This 10-minute Chia Seed Jam can be made with literally any fruit! It has no added sugar, is freezer friendly, and it tastes so fresh and delicious!
Serve Chia Seed Jam with homemade bread, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, a charcuterie board, or with any breakfast foods like whole wheat pancakes.
Why I love this recipe:
- No Added Sugar: Unlike my freezer jam recipes, this chia seed jam doesn’t require any added sugar or pectin because the chia seeds act as the thickening agent.
- Healthy: You get all of the benefits from fresh fruit, along with extra protein, fiber and healthy omega-3’s from the chia seeds.
- Easy: You can whip together this jam in 10 minutes! I like to double or triple my recipe and freeze the leftovers.
How to make Chia Jam:
Cook Fruit: Add fruit to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash with a meat masher or fork to break down the fruit then cook for about 5 minutes, until all the fruit is broken down and slightly thickened. Use an immersion blender if you want it really smooth.
Add Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste then add sweetener if needed, depending on the type of fruit used.
Pour chia jam into containers then store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve on Homemade Bread, Buttermilk Biscuits, English Muffins, or Homemade Rolls.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: This sugar free jam recipe can be made in just 10 minutes! Keep in the fridge for up to a week.
To Freeze: Freeze prepared chia smash in a freezer-safe container or jar for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or quick thaw placing the jar in hot water for a few minutes.
Healthy Snack Recipes:
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- Green Smoothie
- Protein Bars
- Vanilla Protein Shake
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Recipe
Chia Jam
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh or frozen berries or chopped fruit , * (about 4 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-3 Tablespoons honey , maple syrup or agave (optional)
Instructions
- Mash fruit: Add fruit to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mash with a meat masher or fork to break down the fruit and cook for about 5 minutes, until all the fruit is broken down and slightly thickened. Use an immersion blender if you want it really smooth.
- Stir in chia seeds. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and add sweetener if needed, depending on the type of fruit used*.
- Pour chia seed jam into containers* and store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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I used strawberries and a pack of blueberries that was about to go bad. It filled four baby food containers and three went straight into the freezer. Served with buttered English muffins and my toddler loved it! We found it plenty sweet without added honey etc.
Seriously so good! My whole family loved this one- even my picky kids. We enjoyed it on both homemade bread then on crepes with fresh berries and cream. Will definitely be using this recipe again!