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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

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  • Author: Lindsay Pleskot
  • 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

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  • 1 ½ cups raspberries, frozen
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ½1 tsp vanilla extract (depending on how vanilla-y you like it)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Add raspberries, water and vanilla to a medium-sized pot over medium high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil, stirring frequently.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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!


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