Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
This quick and easy Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is packed with fresh fruit, fiber, and healthy fats, making it the perfect addition to your favorite breakfast or snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 45kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or sweetener of your choice
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Heat the blueberries and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer 7-8 minutes until the berries start to soften and break down. Mash the berries with a fork, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in the maple syrup and chia seeds and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool. As it cools, the jam will thicken.
- Store jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of jam.
- This jam is can be used in so many different ways! Spoon it on top of Greek yogurt or oatmeal for a delicious and hearty breakfast. It also makes a great alternative to store bought jelly on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. For a sweet after dinner treat, you can spoon some of the jam on top of your favorite ice cream.
- For a touch of extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or some lemon zest. You can also use fresh orange juice instead of lemon juice.
- You can make this chia jam recipe with other berries like blackberries, strawberries or raspberries.
- You can store this blueberry chia jam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg
