Healthy 5-minute Chia Jam

This 5-minute, chia seed jam recipe is refined-sugar free, easy to make, and thickened with chia seeds. 


Have you ever turned over a jar of jam or jelly and read the label? I have. That’s the day I decided to learn how to make my own. There is so much sugar, artificial flavor, and preservatives in typical, store-bought jams. This jam is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, has no refined sugar, and is a healthier option than store-bought jellies and jams. I have made this jam with cherries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. I plan to make it with peaches this summer! Which flavor will you make first?

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You will love Healthy 5-minute Chia Jam because:

  • Works well in a variety of recipes
  • Super yummy and easy to make
  • No refined sugars
  • Healthier than store-bought alternatives
  • Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan

Healthy 5-minute Chia Jam is made with:

  • Berries or fruit: fresh or frozen berries or fruit work well to add a little extra color, fiber, and flavor
  • Maple syrup: lower glycemic sweetener with antioxidants
  • Chia seeds: to soak up the liquid and turn it into a pudding that supports blood sugar regulation and provides healthy fats and fiber
  • Lemon juice: freshly squeezed lemon to add a little zesty kick to this recipe

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Recipe Tips:

  • *You can leave out the sweetener altogether and add water, if needed, for more liquid
  • Use any juicy fruit to make jam including berries, strawberries, cherries, plums and more
  • Use in your oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, chia seed pudding, turkey wraps or sandwiches, or to top toast, jam bars, thumbprint cookies, waffles, pancakes, or French toast

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Healthy 5-minute Chia Jam

This 5-minute, chia seed jam recipe is refined-sugar free, easy to make, and thickened with chia seeds. 
5 from 3 votes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Dip, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen or fresh fruit any juicy fruit will work—berries, peaches, and more
  • 1 small lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup*
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add fruit, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 
  • Once the fruit starts to break down, add in the chia seeds.
  • You can stir or mash with a spoon, spatula, or fork until it reaches your desired consistency. 
  • Remove from heat. Jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes

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Keyword 5-minute, blueberry, cherry, chia seed, dairy-free, easy dessert, gluten-free, jam, peach, raspberry, strawberry, sugar-free, vegan
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