Description
This easy and healthy Blueberry Chia Jam combines fresh blueberries, chia seeds, and a touch of maple syrup to create a naturally sweet, spreadable jam perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, it’s a nutritious alternative to traditional jams with added fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids from chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Jam Base
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Soak Chia Seeds: In a small dish, stir together the chia seeds and water, and let them soak for 10 minutes until they form a gel-like consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the blueberries and maple syrup to a blender, then add the soaked chia seed gel.
- Blend to Jam Consistency: Pulse the blender a few times until the mixture reaches a thick, jammy texture. Use ripe blueberries for the best result.
- Store the Jam: Pour the jam into a clean glass jar and refrigerate. The jam will thicken further as it cools and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use ripe blueberries for natural sweetness and better texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- The jam thickens as it chills; if too thick, stir in a little water before serving.
- Suitable as a spread, topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts.
- Keep refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending and soaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry jam, chia jam, vegan jam, healthy jam, homemade jam, quick jam, gluten free jam
