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A quick and healthy chia seed jam made with berries and chia seeds, optionally sweetened with maple syrup. This jam is vegan, gluten-free, fiber-rich, and ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or mixing into yogurt and oatmeal.

  • Total Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups frozen berries (280 g; blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry or a mixture)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (24 g)
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add 2 cups frozen berries to a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until thawed and juicy (about 5–7 minutes).
  2. Mash the warmed berries with a fork or potato masher to desired consistency.
  3. Stir in 2 tbsp chia seeds and any optional sweetener or flavorings (vanilla, lemon zest); turn off heat and let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or flavorings as needed.
  5. For no-cook version: thaw frozen or use fresh berries and mash well in a bowl.
  6. Add 2 tbsp chia seeds to the mashed fruit and stir thoroughly to combine.
  7. Add optional sweetener and a squeeze of lemon juice or other flavorings, stir and taste, adjusting sweetness to preference.
  8. Cover and leave at room temperature for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5–10 minutes, until chia seeds have thickened the jam (up to 30 minutes).
  9. If jam is too runny, stir in an additional teaspoon of chia seeds and wait a few more minutes for thickening.

Notes

Use any soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, stone fruits like peaches or apricots, or tropical fruits like mango and pineapple., For a firmer jam, increase chia seeds to 3 tbsp; for a looser spread, reduce to 1–1.5 tbsp., Sweeteners like agave, honey (if not vegan), coconut sugar or sugar substitutes like monk fruit or stevia can be used., Flavorings such as lemon or orange juice, zest, vanilla, cinnamon, or fresh ginger can be added., Chia seeds soak up fruit juices and create jammy texture without pectin or cornstarch., Jam keeps fresh in fridge for up to 1 week, and can be frozen for up to 3 months., Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
  • Category: Spread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 35 kcal per 2 tbsp serving
  • Fat: 2 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g per serving
  • Protein: 1 g per serving