Sugar-Free Chia Jam - Only 2 Ingredients!

This 10-minute chia seed jam recipe couldn't be simpler! You only need 2 ingredients and a pot. It works well with any fruit and it's naturally vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free.

Real food never tasted so good! This simple chia jam recipe is going to become a staple in your house - believe me.

It goes with everything (think granola parfait, overnight oats, pancakes), tastes amazing, and is ideal for those looking to cut back on added sugars.

What Is Chia Seed Jam?

Chia jam is basically a healthier, quicker and (most of the time) sugar-free alternative to your shop-bought/ traditional jam. It takes literally 5-10 minutes to make and then 15 minutes to set in the fridge. I sometimes can't even wait that long!

Chia seeds are the main ingredients along with your choice of fruit. I love chia seeds, they are so versatile and can be used to create lots and lots of delicious recipes (like this chia seed cake, chia lemon water, or chia pudding) as well as being a great source of protein, fats, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and fibre.

You can buy these in any supermarket, or health shop. A small bag will last you for ages unless you are like me and add them to your diet daily!

Sugar-Free Chia Jam Ingredients

• Chia Seeds - any brand is fine as long there is nothing else added.
• Frozen or Fresh fruit - I used frozen pitted cherries to make a cherry chia seed jam here. You can use any fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or mixed berries. I found the jam to be thicker when using frozen fruit, but you can use fresh fruit too especially if it is seasonal.
• Optional - I don't like the jam too sweet, so I don't add sugar, but you could use maple syrup, coconut sugar or whatever you have in your cupboard. You could also add cinnamon, vanilla extract or lemon juice. They all work well.

How to Make Chia Berry Jam

1. In a pot over medium heat, add the frozen cherries (or whichever fruit you're using) and bring it gently to boil.
2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Using a fork or a potato masher break up some of the larger pieces.
4. Now add the chia seeds and mix well.
5. Let it simmer for another minute or until the jam starts to thicken, then take it off the heat and let it cool down.
6. Once cooled, transfer the chia seed jam to an airtight jar and pop in the fridge to set for around 15 minutes

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How Do You Store Chia Jam

The recipe below makes approximately 1.5 cups, so this is not a huge amount. I usually get through it within a couple of days. But if you are not as greedy as me, it keeps well for about a week in a closed jar in the fridge.

How to Serve Chia Seed Jam

My favourite way to serve chia seed jam is by spreading it onto warm toast. Or in a sandwich with peanut butter and banana. You can stir it into my overnight oats, mix it in a smoothie bowl, or add it to chia pudding.

You could also try it on banana bread, serve it with granola or just have full spoonfuls straight from the jar!

If you want to try more recipes with chia seeds, then check out these:

• Easy Chia Pudding
• Chia Biscuits
• Easy Green Smoothie
• Lemon Chia Fresca

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