3-Ingredient Blueberry Chia Jam (refined sugar free)
Once you see how easy it is to make homemade jam, you will never buy the store bought stuff again! This 3-ingredient blueberry chia jam is refined sugar free, and takes a mere 5 minutes to make! It is perfectly spreadable and can be made with any type of berries you’d like! Use this jam on your peanut butter jelly sandwiches or add it on top of your oatmeal!
What ingredients do I need for my blueberry chia jam?
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Chia Seeds
- Water
How to make 3-ingredient blueberry chia jam (refined sugar free):
The 3-ingredient blueberry chia jam takes a mere 5 minutes to make! Just add your blueberries, chia seeds and water to a small pot and cook over medium heat. The liquid from the berries will get released into the pot and the chia seeds will soak up all of the delicious berry juice! Cook until it becomes thick and jammy, this should only take about 5 minutes. Then transfer to a jar and store in your fridge! The jam will thicken even further once the chia seeds sit and absorb even more water!
What’s the deal with Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are a part or the Omega-3 Super seeds along with flax and hemp seeds! Thy are small black seeds that were an important food for the Aztec Mayans many years ago! Don’t let the size of these tiny seeds fool you! They are loaded with omega 3-fatty acids, essential minerals and antioxidants, fiber, and are a complete plant-based protein! In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength”! Chia seeds can absorb up to 10-12 times their weight in water! Let them sit for a few hours in water and you’ll get the most delicious chia pudding, which is nutritious and has a texture resembling tapioca pudding.
Info on chia seeds from the book Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz! A great read all about how to improve your gut health and prevent disease through lifestyle changes!
How to store your 3-ingredient blueberry chia jam:
Store your blueberry jam in the fridge for up to 10 days! I usually store it in a mason jar but any jar or airtight container will do!
Substitutions/Additions:
- You can make chia jam using any of your favorite berries! Raspberries and strawberries work well! You could also try mixing a few together!
- Fore a sweeter jam add in a few tablespoons of maple syrup, monkfruit sweetener, or coconut sugar!
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3-Ingredient Blueberry Chia Jam (refined sugar free)
Ingredients
- 3 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1½ tbsp Chia Seeds
- 3 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small pot and cook over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes thick and jammy!
- The berries will release their liquid and the chia seeds will soak it up and hold everything together just like a jam!
- Transfer to a small jar or airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
- The jam will thicken as it sits in the fridge as the chia seeds soak up all of the excess liquid!
- If you like your jam sweeter try adding in a few table spoons of maple syrup!
- Recipe seen originally on Plant You’s page! She has absolutely amazing easy recipes!