Description
This homemade Strawberry Chia Jam is a healthy and simple way to enjoy the sweetness of fresh strawberries without the added sugar and preservatives found in store-bought jams. Made with just a few ingredients, including chia seeds for thickening, this jam is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, making it a nutritious spread for toast, yogurt, pancakes, or even as a filling for baked goods.
Ingredients
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp water
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, soak the chia seeds in water for about 10 minutes. This will allow them to absorb the water and swell up, helping to thicken the jam.
- While the chia seeds are soaking, rinse and slice your strawberries into small pieces.
- Add the soaked chia seeds, sliced strawberries, and maple syrup to a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, ensuring that the mixture stays chunky but is well blended.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar or container with an airtight lid. Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes to allow the jam to thicken and set.
- Once the jam has set, it’s ready to use! Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or add it to pancakes for a sweet, healthy treat.
Notes
- Other fruits: You can easily swap strawberries for other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches. Simply adjust the amount of maple syrup based on the sweetness of the fruit.
- Sweetener options: If you prefer a different sweetener, you can use honey, agave, or stevia instead of maple syrup.
- Add a splash of lemon: Add a little lemon juice or zest to the jam for a touch of citrusy brightness.
- Spices: For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the jam.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
