This strawberry chia seed jam is delicious and so easy to make, I hesitate to call it a recipe. Chia seed jam does not include any sugar, unlike traditional jams, and is thickened with nutritious chia seeds instead of pectin.
Tiny chia seeds are packed full of healthy nutrients and are a source of antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp water (if needed)
Directions
Thaw the strawberries in a bowl.
Mash the strawberries with a fork to your desired consistency, or blend in a food processor if you want more of a jelly consistency.
Add the water, if needed, to thin the consistency of the jam.
Stir in the chia seeds.
Place into a glass jar and leave to set for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Enjoy!
I don’t add any sweetener to this jam, as the strawberries taste sweet enough to me. If you want to add sweetener, you could use honey, maple syrup or stevia. As there are no preservatives, this jam should be stored in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer for a couple of months.
I love to use this as a topping for pancakes and crackers or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal.
Ah, the perfect sandwich spread. I need this in my pantry, clearly.
Visiting from “What’d You Do This Weekend” I am going to make that jam- I eat low carb, and it looks perfect. It makes me very excited.
Thanks for visiting Marjie! The jam is so good. I hope you enjoy.
You’re so brilliant!! I use chia seeds all the time to make “pudding” but hadn’t thought of a jelly hack… love it!! Pinning… thanks for sharing!
This is great! I never realized I could make jam so easily, it’s always been so intimidating. Thanks for sharing at Mama Moments Monday!
Love anything with chia seeds in it. Easy enough for my kiddos to make themselves. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
I hope your children enjoy it!
I just recently bought some chia seeds, but haven’t figured out what to do with them yet. This sounds so good! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday!
We love chia seeds at my house, great idea to use them in a jam, it sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Good morning!!! 🙂 Just letting you know that your post is featured this week at Mama Moment Mondays. Thanks so much for linking up at A Mama’s Story.
Thank you so much Sara! I hope your readers enjoy the recipe. Have a lovely week.
I have not tried this yet, but love jam & plan to try it. Looks so good. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
WOW! This is SO easy… and healthy! My daughter loves PB & J, so I would not hesitate to make it so often with a healthier alternative. THANK YOU!!! Pinning, stumbling and tweeting this. <3
I hope your daughter loves it Lindsey! Have a lovely week.
I love strawberry jam but haven’t tried it with chia seeds before. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Healthy Living Link Party!
Blessings, Leigh
It’s so easy and healthy! Have a lovely week Leigh.