Description
This quick and healthy berry chia seed jam is naturally sweetened and thickened with chia seeds. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal, or dolloping on yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the berries to a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring occasionally until they start to break down, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Use a fork or masher to break down the berries to your desired consistency.
- Stir in maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice as it thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Let cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful berries for best results.
- Chia seeds need time to gel, so allow jam to rest before serving.
- You can blend the jam before adding chia seeds for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Spreads & Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: berry chia jam, healthy jam, no sugar jam, easy chia seed spread, vegan berry jam