Description
Sweet and satisfying breakfast quesadilla made on the stovetop with nut butter, homemade strawberry chia seed jam, granola, and coconut flakes.
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas:
- 2 medium sized grain-free tortillas (I used Siete Almond Flour Tortillas)
- 1–2 tbsp (32 g) almond butter or your favorite nut or seed butter
- 2–3 tbsp (40-60 g) Strawberry Chia Seed Jam (see below) (or sub your favorite home-made or store-bought jam or jelly)
- 1 tbsp (8 g) Bob’s Red Mill Maple Sea Salt Homestyle Granola
- 1 tsp unsweetened coconut flakes (OPTIONAL)
For the Strawberry Chia Seed Jam:
- 4–5 cups (576-720g) strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Juice from 1 lime, squeezed
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) filtered water
- 2–4 tbsp (30-60ml) pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup (41 g) chia seeds
Instructions
- First, make the jam. In a saucepan, add the strawberries, lime juice, and filtered water. Cook them over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries are fully broken down.
- About halfway through the simmering time, begin to break down the berries by smashing them with a fork into a chunky, uniform texture.
- Once the berries are broken down, stir in the maple syrup and chia seeds and stir until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat. Let the skillet sit for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chia seeds thicken the jam.
- Transfer the jam into a canning jar and refrigerate; the texture will set even further when chilled. Store jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Next, let’s assemble the quesadillas. Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, build your quesadillas.
- Spread the almond butter onto one tortilla, then layer the strawberry jam on top. Spread/smash into an even layer with the back of a spoon.
- Add in the spoonful of granola and unsweetened coconut flakes and lightly press into the strawberry jam.
- Transfer the loaded tortilla to the warm skillet then add the second tortilla on top. Press down on it gently with the back of a spatula to encourage the tortillas to stick together.
- Heat the quesadilla for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the insides are warm and the outside is slightly crispy. Cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve immediately!
Notes
Prep does not include the time to make the strawberry chia seed jam
- Prep Time: 2 mins*
- Cook Time: 5-6 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free