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    3 Ingredient Strawberry Chia Jam

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    This easy strawberry chia jam is so good, you’ll never need to buy store-bought jam again. It only takes 3 ingredients, a few minutes, and is so much healthier than sugar-filled ones you find in the store. 

    This jam is: 

    • Perfectly thick and juicy
    • Naturally sweetened
    • Full of omega-3-rich chia seeds
    • Quick and simple

    What is Chia Jam?

    Chia jam is just like “normal” jam but made with chia seeds. 

    By adding chia seeds to mashed up fruit, it becomes gelatinous and thickens up the same way that you expect from your favourite store-bought jams. The magic of chia jam is that you can use any fruit and any sweetener, adjusting each batch to your taste.

    While other jams sometimes require long simmering times, this chia jam only requires 5 minutes of simmering. Then it simply rests in the jar to thicken, and you’re left with a beautiful healthy jam. 

    Is Chia Jam Good for You?

    chia jam

    Chia jam is good for you for two main reasons: 

    • It contains chia seeds
    • It has much less sugar than your average jam

    Because chia seeds contain omega-3, they’re a great addition to any diet — but are particularly helpful for those of us who eat plant-based. I like adding chia seeds wherever I can, so this jam is perfect for me!

    Additionally, store-bought jams can sometimes contain up to 14 grams of sugar per serving! With this recipe, you can adjust the sweetness to your taste, but I bet that you’ll use less sugar than the grocery store options. In this recipe, I use monk fruit, which is a natural sweetener to keep the sugar level low. 

    How Do You Store It?

    To store this strawberry chia jam, just pour it into a re-used jar and keep it in the fridge. I use a recycled Mayver’s peanut butter jar since I always have them on hand. It’s also the perfect size to store this amount of jam. It will last in the fridge for up to one week. 

    Don't know how to use your chia jam? Check out these recipes:

    • Strawberry Kiwi Oatmeal
    • Vegan Ricotta Toast With Jam

    FAQ

    How do you eat chia seed jelly?

    Chia jelly/jam is great to use anywhere you'd typically use jam. It's great with Vegan Ricotta Toast, Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats and more!

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    Strawberry Chia Jam


    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 20 tablespoons 1x
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    This strawberry chia jam is a super-simple alternative to store bought jam. You'll love this low-sugar, healthy option.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 cups strawberries (frozen)
    • 3 tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener (or other sweetener)
    • 3 tbsp chia seeds

    Instructions

    1. Heat frozen strawberries in a saucepan until they begin to bubble and soften. Squish the berries with a fork or potato masher, until they are all mashed and bubbling.
    2. Add sweetener and chia seeds, and reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer the mixture for five minutes.
    3. Pour into a heat-proof jar (a recycled jam jar is perfect) and let sit for 20 mins. The jam will thicken a bit as it sits.
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Snack
    • Cuisine: Australian

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 16
    • Carbohydrates: 3.2
    • Protein: 0.5

    Keywords: chia, jam, sugar free

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