Description
A simple, healthy jam made with fresh or frozen berries and chia seeds, offering a fruity flavor without cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- A tiny splash of vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Add berries to a bowl. If using frozen, let them sit for 10 minutes to soften and release juice.
- Mash the berries to desired consistency.
- Stir in lemon juice and sweetener if using, and taste for sweetness.
- Add chia seeds and stir well to prevent clumping.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken.
Notes
Chia jam is best stored in the fridge and consumed within 5 to 7 days. For long-term storage, it can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg