Three ingredient, homemade Chia Seed Jam! Use your favourite fruit, and touch of sweetener and a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds to make your very own healthy chia seed jam! | Gluten Free + Vegan + Low FODMAP + Paleo
This is probably one of those times when I’m being really dim, but I just now made the connection that the chia seeds that we eat are in fact the same chia seeds we use to grow the Chia Pets I used to love so much as a kid. I still can’t help but sing the ‘Ch-ch-ch-chia‘ jingle in my head every time the word comes up because I am a child at heart always and forever.
As much as I loved chia pets as a kid, I think I might actually love eating chia seeds more now as an adult. I love all the health benefits they provide: healthy fats, antioxidants, extra fiber, etc. More than that though, I just really dig that added crunch.
Not only that but when added to liquid, chia seeds gel up absorbing several times their mass and develope a gelatinous coating all around. This ability is how we end up with things like chia puddings, smoothies and in this case chia seed jam without all the fuss of traditional jams.
Making chia seed jam is a breeze and it’s entirely up to you – like a choose your own adventure type story. Simply wash and prepare your fruit of choice, cook , mash, add your seeds and then wait for the jam to do its thing. You can also adjust the amount of sweetener adding as much or as little as you would like.
Chia Facts, Questions & Tips
How long does chia seed jam last?
- This will keep about two-three weeks. Keep it stored in an airtight container kept in the fridge.
Can you freeze chia seed jam?
- Yes! Once the jam has cooled completely store in a freezer safe bag for up to a year. Allow it to defrost in the fridge overnight and then use as you normally would.
Can chia seed jam be canned?
- I personally don’t have any experience when it comes to canning, but based on my own google search it does seem like you can can chia seed jam. Here’s a link to a site that breaks down step-by-step how to do it.
Can I make this low carb/Keto?
- Yes! Simply use whatever your preferred sweetener is in place of the honey or maple.
You might also like:
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Warm Chai Chia Pudding
- Fruit Chia Seed Coconut Popsicles
- Strawberry Chia Seed Lemonade
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Chia Seed Jam
Three ingredient homemade Chia Seed Jam
Ingredients
- 1 pound fruit of your choice, about 500 grams
- 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
- 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Clean and prepare your fruit as needed (removing pits, skin, seeds, stems etc).
- Heat a medium sized sauce pan over a medium heat and add the druit. Add 2 tablespoons of your sweetener to start with. If you need you can add the remaining 2 tablespoons later.
- Continue heating the fruit for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring the fruit to a boil and break down until it becomes a saucy mixture - that should take about five minutes. With a fork or a potato masher, mash the fruit to help break it down faster.
- At this point you can taste the jam and add more sweetener if you need.
- Remove the sauce pan from the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and let sit for 10 minutes. If the jam consistency is too thin add the extra tablespoon of chia seeds and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
- Once the jam has cooled store it in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Notes
How long does chia seed jam last?
- This will keep about two-three weeks. Keep it stored in an airtight container kept in the fridge.
Can you freeze chia seed jam?
- Yes! Once the jam has cooled completely store in a freezer safe bag for up to a year. Allow it to defrost in the fridge overnight and then use as you normally would.
Can chia seed jam be canned?
- I personally don't have any experience when it comes to canning, but based on my own google search it does seem like you can can chia seed jam. Here's a link to a site that breaks down step-by-step how to do it.
Can I make this low carb/Keto?
- Yes! Simply use whatever your preferred sweetener is in place of the honey or maple.
Calories calculated using 1 pound of strawberries, 3 tablespoons maple and 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
2 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 30 Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g
can I use flax seed insead?
Ooh interesting! I haven’t tried it out myself so I can’t say for sure but I do think that would work! I just did a quick google search and it’s not as popular as chia jam but it looks like it is something that you can make. From what I can see it’s pretty much the same, just with flax instead of chia.
Thanks for asking that – I want to go play around with that now!
Can you use frozen fruit?
Yes! It will just take a little longer but you can definitely use frozen fruit
THank you for this recipe. What do you think about Mango? Will it work?
We have 5 mango sitting around that have no tase, maybe in a jam we will inhance their flavor 😂
Absolutely! I really want to make a mango one now myself!
Can you freeze or can this jam?
I personally have no experience with canning so I don’t know the ins & outs of the process, but according to this post by Super Healthy Kids it sounds like you can! http://www.superhealthykids.com/strawberry-chia-jam/ Hope that helps!
Can this be canned? Thanks!!
I personally have no experience with canning so I don’t know the ins & outs of the process, but according to this post by Super Healthy Kids it sounds like you can! http://www.superhealthykids.com/strawberry-chia-jam/ Hope that helps!
Thanks Sarah!
I used to be a Master Food Preserver. I believe you can can it. Boiling water bath for 5 mins pints, 10 mins quarts. I am going to try it. Will repost results. I am going to try with blueberries.
Thanks Joy! That’s really helpful to know!
I need to find myself some chia seeds so I can give this a try… Thanks so much for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays!
You should! There’s so much you can do with them! Thanks Raia!
This looks so tasty and so easy to make! I have become a huge fan of chia seeds and we always keep them stocked in our house. I can’t wait to try out this recipe! Thanks for sharing, stopping by from SITS.
Thanks Bev! Hope you like it!
I Love simpel recipes! Love your photos!
Thank you so much!
Yum! I’ve been wanting to try and incorporate chia seeds into our diet somehow but must admit I don’t really know what to do with them. This sounds pretty easy and looks so good. This is probably a dumb question but are there different types of chia seeds? Yours look light-colored and the ones I’ve seen are dark? Oh, and that bread…it looks amazing!
Stopping over from SITS~
Thanks Kari! Not a dumb question at all – I had to look it up to double check. The only real difference is the color. The only time you might care about using one color over another is when you’re making something that you want color to show through. In that case you’ll want to use white seeds, but unless you’re taking pictures of it you probably wouldn’t care.
I’ve started adding 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds to my oatmeal to get them into my diet. I love the added fiber and I really love the aded crunch!
I love how easy this is! Pinning!
Thanks Lisa!
Chia jam ia literally the best idea that was ever created! I would love to add peaches!
Oooh I like the way you think!
I always have a jar of chia jam in the fridge when fresh berries are in season as it’s SO easy to make – and so so delciious!
I’m looking forward to when more summer fruit becomes available -I’ll have chia jam for aages!
Not sure why I didn’t make chia seed jam before. They look so delicious and I need to make them ASAP. Pinning!
Thanks Ilona! You’ll love it!
I LOVE chia jam… since I enjoy jam on my morning oatmeal, I always have at least one flavor in the fridge! 🙂
Yes! I love it on toast – the crunch from the seeds are seriously the best!