This Blueberry Chia Seed Jam recipe a great way to use up the fruit in your fridge. Blueberries can be substituted for any berry and this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled depending on how much fruit you have to use up.
This jam is a staple in our fridge. Chia seeds and blueberries are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Every day I put it in Carrington’s cereal or on toast. With very little sugar it’s a great way to naturally sweeten her breakfast. Its a perfect pairing with any nut/seed butter- It makes the world’s best PB & J. Randy and I love it over my Tropical Nice Cream. Stay tuned for that recipe! Or heck, you can eat it straight from the jar it’s that good!
Why We Love Chia Seeds
Did you know? Chia seeds are related to mint. Aztecs and Mayans praised them for their sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength”.
2 tbsp of chia seeds contains:
Fibre: 11 grams.
Protein 4 grams.
Fat 9 grams (5 of which are omega 3’s).
Calcium 18% RDI.
Manganese: 30%
RDI. Magnesium 30% of RDI.
Phosphorus: 27% of RDI.
They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3(niacin), potassium, vitamin B1(thiamine and vitamin B2
Recipe You Will Enjoy
Discover how I used my Chia Seed Jam in Blueberry Chia Seed Twist Bread If you enjoyed this recipe, you may want to try my recipe for Power Protein Spreads.
Scroll below for a full list of ingredients and instructions to make Chia Seed Jam. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comment section below or find me at @SusanCooksVegan on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook , Pinterest and Twitter.
PrintBlueberry Chia Seed Jam
This Blueberry Chia Seed Jam recipe a great way to use up old fruit! Blueberries can be substituted for any berry and this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled depending on how much fruit you have to use up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Spread, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups of berries. Fresh or frozen (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or a mix!)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp maple syrup (depending on taste)
Instructions
- Place berries in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently.
- When berries start to boil add remaining ingredients.
- Stir until it is a thick consistency.
- If the jam is too runny add 1-2 tsp more chia seeds.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container for 7-10 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Fiber: 11 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
