Apricot Chia Jam Protein Toast
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices of sprouted whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup fresh apricots, pitted and chopped (or 1/2 cup dried apricots soaked in water)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese
- Optional: Sliced almonds or hemp seeds for topping
Instructions
- Place the chopped apricots and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and can be easily mashed with a fork.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Use a fork or potato masher to crush the apricots to your desired consistency. Stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell and thicken the jam.
- While the jam is thickening, place your bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler. Toast until they are golden brown and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
- Spread a generous layer of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese evenly across each slice of toast. This acts as your creamy, high-protein foundation.
- Spoon the thickened apricot chia jam over the protein layer. Top with sliced almonds or hemp seeds if you want an extra crunch and healthy fats. Serve immediately.