A healthy recipe for easy chia jam made with fresh or frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a combination of them all. This is the best easy recipe for homemade chia jam!
You guys. I am OBSESSED with this easy chia jam and put it on everything. This simple recipe only has three ingredients, and I honestly think I will never ever use regular jam again because this one is so easy to make and goes well with everything!
I’ve been making this jam for a while, but I finally decided to get the recipe up and photographed for everyone so that they can enjoy this jam as much as I am!
So why chia jam? Why not just eat regular jam or jelly? Well first off, those jams are typically loaded with added sugar. I grew up thinking that peanut butter and jelly was healthy, and while I don’t necessarily think its unhealthy (and hey, I like to live a little) I think that companies put far too much sugar in them.
So in an effort to reduce the amount of sugar, I’ve been making homemade chia jam with just a hint of maple syrup, and have been relying on the natural sweetness from the berries.
The maple syrup just adds the perfect little sweetness, but honey can also be used! I find that eating a naturally sweetened chia jam makes me feel so much better about what I’m putting into my body!
Do chia seeds thicken?
In order to make it ‘gel’ and thicken, in comes the chia seeds. Chia seeds are little tiny black or white seeds that are full of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. They absorb 10x their weight in liquid and form a gel on the outside, causing them to thicken sauces or stews.
Fruit for homemade jam
For the fruit portion, this recipe calls for raspberries, but I’ve successfully made it with blueberries, strawberries, and mango! I think the possibilities are endless when it comes to fruit.
The fruit can either be fresh or frozen, too. Either works and that’s what makes this recipe so awesome and flexible.
It also can be stored in the fridge for up to ten days so it is great to have on hand when you want to make yourself a piece of toast or an oatmeal bowl with some chia jam on top.
Just follow the below steps for this easy chia jam and you will never need to buy another store bought jam again!
How to serve easy chia jam
I love to put this jam on everything. I’ll toast up a big piece of sourdough bread, add some peanut butter, and then slather on a thick layer of it.
The jam is also excellent in bowls too. Grab a big spoonful and add it to your next oatmeal or yogurt bowl for a nutritious and fruity addition to any breakfast bowl.
On bagels, on sweet potato toast, eaten with your favorite crackers and brie cheese, there are so many options for homemade chia jam!
If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!
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Easy Chia Jam
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Description
A healthy recipe for easy chia jam made with fresh or frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a combination of them all. This is the best easy recipe for homemade chia jam!
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen fruit (like blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the fruit to a saucepan and turn on low for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once warmed through, smash the berries down with the back of a fork.
- Add in maple syrup and stir.
- Turn off burner and remove from heat.
- Stir in chia seeds and let “gel”.
- You can speed up the gel process by putting in refrigerator, but they will also gel by leaving on counter.
- Store in fridge for up to 10 days!
- Category: condiment
- Method: stove
Keywords: easy chia jam
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Harpreet Kaur says
This is amazing. I am definitly going to make this today as soon as i get home. Thanks XoXo
Hayley says
Made this with frozen blueberries and turned out great. Very simple and quick recipe.
★★★★★
Erin says
Glad you like it Hayley!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Camila says
Hey! This looks amazing and can’t wait to try it out.. would the consistency of the jam be affected if I activate the chia with some water before mixing it in?
Erin says
It may be a little thinner but should be okay!
Grace says
This is a very fast and easy recipe that turns out delicious! Most jams and jellies I’ve seen have sugar in them, so this is a great healthy alternative!
★★★★★
Erin says
Hi Grace, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you liked it!
Stacey says
Can I use a flax/chia seed combo?
Erin says
I think it should work just fine!