Blueberry Chia Jam
This blueberry chia jam comes together with only 4 ingredients and is perfect for enjoying as a breakfast topping, on a slice of toast, or even on its own!
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp ground chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a small saucepan along with the lemon juice and maple syrup. Let it come to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the blueberries to cook down.
- After about 5 minutes, once the blueberries soften and release juices, use a fork or masher to mash them down.
- If you prefer a smoother jam, pass the mixture through a sieve and return the strained mixture back to the saucepan. If you don't mind small chunks in the jam, you can skip this step.
- Add in the chia seeds and stir them in well. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the jam to sit for 10 minutes as the chia seeds work to thicken the sauce.
- Let the sauce cool completely before serving.
Notes
- The maple syrup adds some sweetness to the jam, but it may be omitted. The jam will not be as sweet but will have natural sweetness from the blueberries.
- I prefer a smoother jam consistency so I pass it through a sieve to strain out the chunks, but this step is not needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 20.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.13g | Protein: 0.31g | Fat: 0.42g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.55mg | Potassium: 22.54mg | Fiber: 0.77g | Sugar: 2.7g | Vitamin A: 9.39IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 10.85mg | Iron: 0.14mg
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