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?

• 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

• 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

• *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

• Vegan Berry Crumble Bars
• Protein PB&J Jam Bites
• Sweet Potato Smoothie

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

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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Dip, Side Dish, Snack

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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