If you grew up in the 90's you'll likely remember just how popular Pop Tarts were! I've been wanting to make a yummy but healthier homemade version for my kids and FINALLY this is it! These Healthy Homemade Pop Tarts with a Chia Jam filling are made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and flour, and a simple no-sugar chia jam filling!
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These Healthy Homemade Pop Tarts are part of my Snacks from Scratch Series that I've been doing as we enter 2026. This dietitian here is NOT against packaged snacks, there are many great options out there and honestly sometimes their convenience just can't be beat. AND, I also want to start making more homemade snacks for my kids and not be as reliant on packaged options. For other homemade snack options that taste pretty darn close to the store-bought version, be sure to check out the full series, especially these Homemade Goldfish Crackers!
And if you are in need of all sorts of different snack ideas, I have a full blog post of over 25 easy and healthy snacks for toddlers!
Table of Contents
Ingredients for these Easy Pop Tarts
Here is what you'll need to make these surprisingly easy Pop Tarts!
- Flour
- Full fat Greek yogurt
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla
- Strawberry Chia Jam
- A little coconut oil to brush on top
Optional frosting:
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here is an overview of how to make these pop tarts, or you can scroll down to the recipe card for full details.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl. Whisk together to combine. Add the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix together to start to form a shaggy dough.
Place the dough on a floured surface and gently knead until it forms a smooth dough ball. If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour.
Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle (or as close to a rectangle as you can!). Slice down the middle lengthwise, and then across about 5-6 times to form rectangles.
Place half the rectangles onto a baking sheet and scoop out 1 tablespoon of chia jam into the middle. Place the other pastry piece on top and gently press the edges down with a fork to seal. Brush a little bit of melted coconut oil on top. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
Hint: I found brushing a little coconut oil on top helped the pop tarts crispy up a little more than if I used milk. Also, the end pop tarts may be a little smaller than the others if your rectangle isn't quite perfect - that's ok!
Substitutions
- Filling - you can easily swap in different fillings such as a blueberry chia jam or raspberry chia jam. Or you can always use a regular jam, but just know that regular jams will have a lot more sugar. But honestly, you're only adding a little bit into these pop tarts so not a big deal!
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking Sheet
Storage
You can store these pop tarts in the fridge in an air tight container for 4-5 days, or they can be frozen for 2-3 months. When ready to eat, you can heat them back up in the oven, air fryer or pop 'em in the toaster.
Toddler Tip
Let your toddler help scoop the jam out or press down on the edges with a fork. Involving them in a prep step helps build familiarity and curiosity towards food without any pressure!
FAQ
Yes, absolutely. You can swap the strawberry chia jam for a regular jam. Just know that regular jams will have more sugar than the chia jam, which is naturally sweetened with only the strawberries. You'll also want to make sure the filling is thick, otherwise it will leak out.
Yes! This recipe uses a full fat Greek yogurt in the dough, adding healthy fats and protein, and has very minimal sugar in the whole recipe (unless you add the optional frosting). The chia jam is full of berries and chia seeds, providing vitamin C, fibre and omega-3 fats.
You better believe they can! Just make sure you leave the frosting off until afterwards, or it will make for a very messy situation. Because these pop tarts are on the smaller side, I put them in the tall way, so that you're able to get them out once they are done. Also, make sure there is no chia jam filling coming out the sides, or just wipe that off before popping them in.
Recipe
Healthy Homemade Pop Tarts
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 cup flour all purpose flour, plus a little more for rolling
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsps vanilla
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Filling
- ⅓ cup strawberry chia jam Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe
Optional Frosting
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsps milk start with 1 tsp, add as needed to desired consistency
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the full-fat Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla to the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough starts to form.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently to form a smooth ball of dough. If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle with a little extra flour as needed.
- Roll the dough with a lightly floured rolling pin into a rectangle shape. Then slice the dough lengthwise down the middle, and then again, about 5 times, in the opposite direction to form small rectangles (about 10 in total).
- Place 5 of the rectangles onto the lined backing sheet. Spoon out just under a tablespoon of the strawberry chia jam into the middle of each rectangle. Then place the other rectangle pieces on top. Seal each one by gently pressing with a fork around the edges. Brush a little melted coconut oil on top.
- Bake the pop tarts for 20-24 minutes, until golden brown on top. Allow to cool before adding optional glaze.
- These pop tarts are delicious without the frosting, but if you'd like to add a frosting, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and whisk together until a thick frosting forms. Once the pop tarts have cooled, add the frosting. Optional to add a few sprinkles on top!
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