Mixed Berry Chia Jam Toast, Ricotta, Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: JAM

½ cup Water
1 ½ cup Blueberries
1 ½ cup Raspberries
1 ½ cup Straberries, halved
3 TBSP Lemon Zest, grated
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
3 TBSP Chia Seeds

Ingredients: TOAST

4 slices Multigrain Bread, sliced
½ cup Part Skim Ricotta
4 TBSP Sunflower Seeds

Directions:

In a pot combine water, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Cook over medium. heat until berries let out their juices. Puree fruit with blender. Add chia seeds to jam and return to heat. Simmer for 1 more minute or just until chia seeds have softened. Chill.
Toast Bread. Top each slice with 2 tbsp jam, 2 tbsp ricotta, and 1 tbsp sunflower seeds.

Note: Recipe will produce extra jam.

Serving Size:
1 slice of Multigrain bread with 2 tbsp jam, 2 tbsp ricotta, and 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

Nutritional Information:
Cal: 230, Total Fat: 8g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 215mg, Carbs: 32g, Protein: 9g, Sugar: 8g, Fiber: 4g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

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