Berry and Chia Jam
This jam made with berries and chia seeds is packed full of goodness and is a great addition to your breakfast
Servings
400ml
Ready In:
30 minutes
Good For:
Breakfast or on pancakes for a teatime treat
Introduction
About this Recipe
By: Amanda Higgins
I love jam but with the high sugar content most store-bought jams have it’s not worth the money or health drama attached. I have been playing around with healthy granola recipes and thought a delicious addition would be a protein-rich jam. Berries are packed with fibre and antioxidants and chia seeds are a valuable source of protein, fibre, and all-around goodness.
This jam is so simple to make and is delicious too.
Ingredients
2 cups of berries – I used strawberries, blackberries, and a handful of blueberries. It’s a great way to use up berries which are a little tired
Splash of water
Juice of 1/2 lemon and the zest
2 Tablespoons of chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup – adjust to taste if berries are very sweet. I like the jam tart
A sterilised glass jar
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Pop the washed berries into a pot with a splash of water and simmer till the fruit has all broken down.
Take a potato masher and mash them up till they’re not whole fruit. Stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice and zest, and the maple to taste.
Step 2
Allow this to cool.
Step 4
Add to the sterilized jar and store in the fridge. It will keep for 2 weeks.
Serve this on hot oats, overnight oats, pancakes, toast, yogurt, and granola, or simply grab a spoon for an antioxidant hit.
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Berry and Chia jam
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 400ml 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This delicious jam is packed with antioxidants, which help keep your cells clean and working well. It’s amazing on a piece of toast, added to oats in the morning, or added to your yogurt. A jam with only a tablespoon of maple is a jam I’m happy to eat.
Ingredients
2 cups of berries – I used strawberries, blackberries, and a handful of blueberries. It’s a great way to use up berries which are a little tired
Splash of water
Juice of 1/2 lemon and the zest
2 Tablespoons of chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup – adjust to taste if berries are very sweet. I like the jam tart
A sterilised glass jar
Instructions
Pop the washed berries into a pot with a splash of water and simmer till the fruit has all broken down. Take a potato masher and mash them up till they’re not whole fruit. Stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice and zest, and the maple to taste.
Allow this to cool.
Add to the sterilized jar and store in the fridge. It will keep for 2 weeks.
Notes
Serve this on hot oats, overnight oats, pancakes, toast, yogurt, and granola, or simply grab a spoon for an antioxidant hit.
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast, healthy foods
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