‘Tis the season! Did you know baked Brie is one of my all-time favorite holiday appetizers? I loooove the combo of gooey cheese, sweet jam, and crunchy nuts. However, my only gripe is that it can feel heavy after just a few bites. That’s why I was excited to work with Well+Good and Vegolutionary Foods to create this lighter, gluten-free take on my favorite holiday appetizer.

Why Sweet Potato Toast Works So Well

Even though I’m not gluten free, I love switching up my toast base every once in a while to make sure I’m eating a variety of foods. Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients like fiber and beta-carotene. Plus, when you swap your usual toast for Sweet PotaTOASTS, you get all those benefits while still enjoying something delicious and satisfying.

A Festive Holiday Appetizer

I can’t wait to serve these Sweet PotaTOASTS this year. As you all know, I’m with Turan’s family in DC this year and they always host a big Christmas dinner. So, these will be the perfect appetizers and I’ll feel like I’m contributing to the celebration.


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Baked Brie Sweet PotaTOASTS with Cranberry Chia Jam
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Serves: 12 toasts
 
Ingredients
  • 12 Sweet PotaTOASTS
  • ½ wheel of brie cheese (or vegan cheese alternative)
  • 8 oz Cranberry Chia Jam (recipe below)
  • ½ cup walnuts, crumbled
  • 12 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Lay 12 Sweet PotaTOASTS out evenly on baking sheet (no oil needed!)
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping once
  4. While the Sweet PotaTOASTS bake, slice brie into 12 small slices, about ½ inch thick
  5. Lay one slice of brie on each Sweet PotaTOAST
  6. Bake another 5 minutes, until brie is melted
  7. Remove from oven and promptly spoon 1 Tbsp cranberry chia jam on each Sweet PotaTOAST, on top of the brie
  8. Sprinkle with walnut crumbles and garnish with a sprig of thyme
  9. Serve warm

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Cranberry Chia Jam
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Serves: 8oz
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, and water and simmer on medium low until the cranberries burst and take on a jammy consistency (it helps to stir and pop the cranberries with a wooden spoon)
  2. Stir in chia seeds and remove from heat
  3. Let sit for 5 minutes before spooning into a mason jar
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and enjoy!