Chia Jam Recipe

My go-to topping for toast, pancakes, waffles, and more, this homemade chia jam recipe comes together with just four simple ingredients and easy steps. Refined sugar-free and higher in healthy fats and fiber than your standard jam recipe, it's sweet, fruity, filling, and perfect for making in bulk or gifting!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 22 kcal

Equipment

1 Medium Saucepan
1 Potato Masher or Immersion Blender

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries or berries of choice
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Instructions

Wash and dry the berries. Chop the strawverries into pieces.
2 cups fresh strawberries
Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2 Tablespoons chia seeds, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup
Simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the berries break down.
Use a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender to puree the jam to your desired consistency. I leave mine a little chunky!
Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the chia seed jam to a container, and cool completely before storing.

Notes

Storage: Chia jam will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg

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