Description
A nutritious and delicious chia jam made from chia seeds and your favorite fruits, perfect for spreading on toast or mixing into yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
- 2–4 tablespoons natural sweetener (Honey, Maple Syrup, or Agave Nectar)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water (or fruit juice for flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and chop fresh fruit or thaw and mash frozen fruit.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine fruit, chia seeds, natural sweetener, lemon juice, and water. Stir well.
- Let It Rest: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the consistency; add more liquid if too thick or let sit longer if too thin.
- Store and Chill: Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before use.
Notes
Store in an airtight container; chia jam lasts 1-2 weeks in the fridge and can also be frozen for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia jam, healthy spread, vegan snacks, homemade jam, fruit jam
