Protein Nut Toast & Berry Chia Jam
By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Making your own jam out of fruit and chia seeds is a fun way to sweeten your morning! We love whipping up a batch of protein nut butter at the same time for some added nutrition. Pair those with a slice of whole grain bread and you’ve got a breakfast with staying power!
Servings
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Here’s Why It’s Great
- A jam you can feel good about. Using whole fruit and combining it with chia seeds creates a tasty jam that’s also packed with nutrients that support brain and gut-health thanks to all of the fiber and antioxidants.
- A double dose of protein. To amplify the protein in our creamy almond butter without adding more nut butter, we added a few tablespoons of Peanut Protein Powder. This addition provides 5 grams of protein per serving!
- Fresh or frozen. You can use fresh or frozen berries to make the chia jam. If you choose to use frozen, use the unsweetened version and adjust the microwaving times accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup berries*, divided
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup, divided
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3 tablespoons Once Again Creamy Almond Butter
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2 tablespoons Once Again Peanut Protein Powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 slices crusty whole grain bread, toasted
Directions
- Place ½ cup of the berries in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a clean towel or paper towel. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Uncover and stir, then return to the microwave and microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Uncover, add chia seeds and 1 teaspoon maple syrup and stir to combine. Let cool until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ teaspoon maple syrup, almond butter, protein powder and salt. Cover bread slices with nut butter mixture, then top with chia jam and remaining berries.
Recipe Note
Any variety of berry will work. If large, roughly chop first before microwaving.
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