Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam

This Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam is sweetened with honey and thickened with chia seeds.  It’s delicious slathered on toast, between sliced bread for a PB&J sandwich, and I also love to swirl it in my hot oatmeal in the morning instead of honey.  

I love to make homemade jam using juicy ripe berries. Adding a little honey for sweetness and chia seeds for thickness, this chia seed jam  is delicious, nutritious and comes together in just 20 minutes.

Traditional homemade jam is often sweetened with sugar and thickened with pectin, but for this jam recipe we use honey as a sweetener (you can also use pure maple syrup) and chia seeds for thickening instead of pectin. Jams that are made without pectin are a little thinner than traditional jams. Even though the texture might not be spot-on, it’s close enough and the flavor makes up for any texture disappointments you might have.

Chia Seed Jam Recipe

• Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
• Honey 
• Chia seeds

How To Make Chia Seed Jam

This easy jam recipe comes together in about 20 minutes start-to-finish.  It’s so easy to make that it’s likely to become one of your favorite jam recipes!

1. Simmer half of the berries in a large saucepan with honey. 
2. Lightly smash the mixture.
3. Add the remaining berries and chia seeds and simmer until jam thickens.
4. After jam cools, transfer to a mason jar and refrigerate.

What Are Chia Seeds?

Chia seeds are a member of the mint family and they’re eaten like whole grains, but they’re actually a carbohydrate-rich seed of a non-grass plant. 

Are Chia Seeds Good For You? 

Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse! They’re a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help to aid digestion, boost immune system, stabilize blood sugar levels and help with weight management goals.

• Antioxidants
• Minerals (Calcium, potassium, magnesium and manganese)
• Omega 3 (they are one of the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids)
• Vitamins A, B, D and E
• Protein (they are a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids, making them a good protein source for vegans and vegetarians)
• Fiber 

Do Chia Seeds Help With Weight Loss? 

Chia seeds are a rich source of fiber, and fiber absorbs water in the stomach which helps to curb appetite.  The protein found in chia seeds also helps to curb appetite by making us feel full longer.   Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain about 140 calories, 4 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. High fiber diets have been linked to weight loss.

5 Easy Ways To Eat Chia Seeds

If you’ve ever wondered how to use chia seeds, here are a few ideas to help you incorporate more chia seeds into your diet.

• Sprinkle them over your yogurt
• Stir them into oatmeal
• Add them to smoothies
• Use chia to make an egg substitute when recipes call for eggs 
• Add to water and juices to make chia seed drinks

More Chia Seed Recipes

• Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
• Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
• Orange Chia Seed Drink

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Yield: 4 servings

Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

This delicious Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam is sweetened with honey and thickened with chia seeds, and it comes together in about 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and sliced
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup clover honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 1/3 cup chia seeds

Instructions

1. Combine half of the berries in a large saucepan over medium low heat.
2. Add the honey and bring to a boil. Stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Using the back of a spoon or a fork, lightly smash the mixture.
5. Add the remaining berries and chia seeds.
6. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the jam has thickened.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add the jam to a mason jar and refrigerate.