Raspberry Chia Jam Toast (Printable Version)

Wholesome toast featuring a naturally sweet raspberry chia spread, ideal for any time of day.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Raspberry Chia Jam

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Toast

05 - 2 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread
06 - 1 tablespoon plant-based butter or regular butter (optional)

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh raspberries
08 - Sliced banana
09 - Coconut flakes
10 - Chopped nuts
11 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberries, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down and release juices, about 3 to 5 minutes.
02 - Mash the raspberries with a fork or potato masher to achieve desired consistency.
03 - Stir in chia seeds and maple syrup; cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
04 - Allow jam to rest for 5 minutes to thicken; if too thick, loosen with a teaspoon of water.
05 - Toast bread slices to preferred level of crispness.
06 - If desired, spread plant-based or regular butter on warm toast.
07 - Generously spread the raspberry chia jam over toasted bread.
08 - Add optional toppings such as fresh raspberries, banana slices, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or fresh mint leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually took less time than your morning shower.
  • Chia seeds thicken the jam naturally, so you skip the sugar crash that comes with traditional jam.
  • You can make it once and eat from it all week—it's like having a secret stash of farmer's market goodness ready whenever you need it.
02 -
  • The chia seeds need those 5 minutes of rest to fully thicken the jam; don't skip this or you'll end up with raspberry soup instead of jam.
  • Frozen raspberries work just as well as fresh and sometimes even better because they're already soft and juicy when they hit the heat.
03 -
  • Don't walk away from the stove while the berries are cooking; medium heat cooks them faster than you'd think, and you want to catch them right when they collapse.
  • Toasting your bread is not optional—it gives the jam something sturdy to cling to and prevents sogginess, which is the enemy of good toast.
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