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Ooey Gooey Raspberry Chia Seed Jam
I never used be a huge jam lover, but when I came across chia seed jam, it piqued my interest. Once I tried it, I was hooked.
I add it to everything. Well almost everything…
It’s the perfect natural sweetener for plain yogurt, mixed into oatmeal, spread on top of a warm piece of toast or as a sweet and tangy layer to homemade oat bars, muffins or cookies.
As you all know, I love fiber, I won’t bore you with this but I never even thought a jam could be a blood sugar balancing, keep you full longer, addition to a snack or meal.
Chia seeds are packed with fiber and also contain a good dose of those heart healthy, anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids.
Another bonus that most people don’t know about is that they have a curiously high calcium content as well ( 15% of your daily requirements in just 2 Tbsp!) So for those of you who have troubles getting enough dairy, get on the chia seed train!
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Ooey Gooey Raspberry Chia Seed Jam
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces and Spreads
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
This super easy home made jam is packed with Omega-3s, fiber and spreads like a dream! Vegan, Kid-Friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raspberries, frozen
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ – 1 tsp vanilla extract (depending on how vanilla-y you like it)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add raspberries, water and vanilla to a medium-sized pot over medium high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes until berries soften. Lightly mash the berries with the back of a fork to achieve the consistency you like (if you like a chunkier jam, leave bigger pieces).
- Stir in the chia seeds and cook on low until the jam thickens, about 5 minutes, stirring to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Let the jam cool to room temperature and then pour into a glass jar or air tight container and store in the fridge. You can also store extras in the freezer and pull it out as you need it!
Notes
Optional: add a dash of honey or maple syrup for desired sweetness but it has lots of flavor as is!
Love this recipe. It has replaced regular jam in our house. I use it plain yogurt to add flavor. Also add it waffles.
Awesome! Who knew it was so easy to make homemade jam hey? I love the idea of adding it to the yogurt to flavor your own -so nice to be able to decide your own level of sweetness! Thanks for sharing Kaleigh!
Ok this was sooooo easy and it’s so delicious! I’m kicking myself for not tripling the recipe and freezing some! I made it for the PB&J overnight oats – so good! Thanks Lindsay ❤️
Yayy! So glad you loved it Lauren! Now you’ll know to make extra for next time! haha
Forgot the rating haha – five stars all the way!
Yayy! Thank you so much Lauren!! Glad you loved it!