Sourdough with Whipped Cottage Cheese and Raspberry Chia Jam
Sourdough with Whipped Cottage Cheese and Raspberry Chia Jam offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tart flavors. It’s a simple yet delicious breakfast or snack, featuring toasted sourdough topped with smooth cottage cheese and homemade raspberry chia jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (1 slice per serving)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Cooking, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (140g) frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon (13g) chia seeds
2 teaspoons honey, preferably raw
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup (255g) cultured cottage cheese
2 slices thick-cut sourdough or sprouted grain bread, lightly toasted
Finely grated lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Chia Jam: In a small saucepan, combine the frozen raspberries, chia seeds, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries have broken down and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the jam has thickened to your desired consistency, remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. The chia seeds will continue to absorb liquid as it cools, further thickening the jam.
- Whip the Cottage Cheese: In a separate bowl, whip the cultured cottage cheese with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy. You can also use a blender or food processor for a smoother texture.
- Assemble: Spread the whipped cottage cheese generously on the toasted sourdough slices. Top with a spoonful of the raspberry chia jam.
- Finish with Lemon Zest: Grate a bit of fresh lemon zest on top of the jam to add a refreshing citrus aroma and flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to swap the raspberries for other berries like strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
If you don’t prefer sourdough, you can use any hearty whole-grain bread or gluten-free bread.
Maple syrup or agave nectar can be used instead of honey as a sweetener.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger to the jam for a spicy twist.
For added texture, you can top with crushed nuts like almonds or walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
