Description
These Kid-Friendly Chia Jam Toast Cups are a quick, easy, and delicious snack or breakfast option that’s perfect for busy parents. Made in just 10 minutes, they’re designed to appeal to even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water
- Cooking spray or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from each bread slice.
- Press each bread circle into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming a cup shape.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread cups are lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While the toast cups bake, prepare the chia jam. In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, mashing the berries with a fork as they soften.
- Stir in the chia seeds and maple syrup (or honey). Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the jam thickens. Remove from heat and let cool. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Spoon the chia jam into the cooled toast cups.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- You can use any berries you like for the jam, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
- Adjust the sweetness of the jam to your child’s preference.
- For extra fun, let your kids help press the bread into the muffin tin or spoon the jam.
- These are great for meal prep; make the jam ahead of time and assemble when ready.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast cup
- Calories: Estimated 120-150
- Sugar: Estimated 8-12g
- Sodium: Estimated 100-150mg
- Fat: Estimated 2-4g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 0.5-1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 1.5-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 20-25g
- Fiber: Estimated 4-6g
- Protein: Estimated 3-5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg