Sunrise Power Berry Pulse Toast

I enjoyed pulses before I even knew what they were, and they’ve really been getting the spotlight for how good they are for you. Not quite sure what pulses are?

Some examples of pulses are dry beans, dry broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, cow peas, lentils, Bambara beans, vetches & lupins. Since they require very little water to grow, they are a viable crop worldwide. Pulses are nutritious, healthy, and economical as well, and are packed with protein, fibre and essential nutrients like iron, folate and potassium. It’s no wonder I’ve been seeing so many ‘pulses recipes’ pop up.

It’s been discovered that in eating just one serving of pulses three times a week lowered the bad LDL cholesterol by 5%. They are also a low glycemic index food, ideal for people with diabetes or anyone watching their blood sugar levels.

Now that you know what pulses are, and how great they are for you – you just have to incorporate them into your diet. With the cooler weather, you could make a three-bean chili, or puree them into any of your favourite dishes. Actually, I’ve been making seasoned baked chickpeas for years as a snack!

You can also look for more products made with pulses, like Country Harvest Rustic Bean Bread. It’s made with whole grains and a blend of pulses that are 100% Canadian and are sourced from Western Canada {chickpeas, beans, lentils and peas}.

One slice of Country Harvest Rustic Bean Bread contains 6g of protein {the equivalent of one XL poached egg}, 3g of fibre {the equivalent of one small banana} and 22g or whole grains.

I recently made Sunrise Power Berry Pulse Toast, pictured here throughout this post, it’s a Country Harvest recipe. The blend of tasty Country Harvest Rustic Bean Bread toast with a ricotta honey spread, and fresh berries – it’s truly amazing.

When I first saw the recipe for Sunrise Power Berry Pulse Toast, I wondered why ‘sunrise’ was in the title. After tasting this toast I realized how much it kickstarted my day, because if you break down the ingredients – that’s a whopper of nutrition right there. Also – just so delicious, a morning smile!

Country Harvest is an innovative leader in quality grain products for over 40 years, and is the first national brand to market a PULSE grain bread product.

With the launch of the new Canadian Rustic Bean Bread from Country Harvest, Canadians can confidently indulge in bread knowing that it contributes to good health, nutrition and environmental sustainability—all while enjoying a flavourful meal!

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Sunrise Power Berry Pulse Toast

Sunrise Power Berry Pulse Toast recipe,Country Harvest Rustic Bean Bread toast with a ricotta honey spread, and fresh berries - amazing!

Course: Side Dish

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 Slices of Country Harvest Canadian Rustic Bean Bread lightly toasted
• ½ cup light ricotta
• ¼ tsp orange zest grated
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 cup mixed berries blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
• 1 tbsp slivered almonds toasted
• Mint

Instructions

1. Mix ricotta in a small bowl with honey and orange zest. Divide mixture and spread onto each slice of toast.
2. Divide berries between both slices of toast.
3. Sprinkle almonds over top. Garnish with mint. Drizzle with additional honey if desired

Shop for your delicious loaf ofCountry Harvest Canadian Rustic Bean Bread at grocers such as Loblaws, No-Frills, Real Canadian Superstore or Save-On Foods. With a SRP of $2.79, it’s a frugal and healthy loaf and a great way to get those PULSES into your diets.

What would you make with Country Harvest Rustic Bean Bread?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post yet as always, all opinions are my own.
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