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Vegan Chia Jam Recipe

Chia Jam

Prep: 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 6

How do you make easy chia jam? Use frozen mixed berries and it'll be ready in no time! Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and even cherry mix for a fabulous, thick jam.

Author Sixolisiwe Magula
by Sixolisiwe Magula
Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients & Directions

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients

Yield: ~1 Cup (6 Servings)
Needed Kitchenware: 1 Saucepan, 1 fork
  • 1½ cup frozen berries
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
Recipe Directions

Directions

  • Cook the frozen berries on low heat for about 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble.
  • Add maple syrup and vanilla and continue to cook while mashing the berries with a fork.
  • Turn off the heat and mix in the chia seeds. Allow to cool before serving, storing, or freezing.
Notes

You can substitute maple syrup for your favorite sugar. You can use any berry you would like, fresh or frozen!

Recipe nutrition

Nutritional Information

Yield: ~1 Cup
Servings: 6
Information per serving:
Energy: 63 kcal
Carbohydrate: 10.9 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sugar: 7 g
Fat: 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsatured Fat: 1 g
Omega-3: 0.9 g
Omega-6: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Choline: 3.4 mg 0% DV
Folate: 2.4 µg 0% DV
A: 27.2 IU 1% DV
B1: 0 mg 1% DV
B2: 0.1 mg 7% DV
B3: 0.3 mg 2% DV
B5: 0 mg 0% DV
B6: 0.1 mg 5% DV
B12: 0 mg 0% DV
C: 3.1 mg 4% DV
D: 0 IU 0% DV
E: 0 mg 0% DV
K: 35.4 µg 39% DV
Calcium: 53.4 mg 5% DV
Copper: 0 mg 5% DV
Iron: 1 mg 5% DV
Magnesium: 21 mg 6% DV
Manganese: 0.3 mg 6% DV
Phosphorus: 43.2 mg 6% DV
Potassium: 36.4 mg 0% DV
Selenium: 2.8 µg 5% DV
Sodium: 5.5 mg 0% DV
Zinc: 0.3 mg 4% DV

Please note nutritional information varies dependent on agricultural conditions, consistency in manufacturing processes, and honesty in reporting. We cannot accurately report on the amount of harmful chemicals or beneficial plant constituents that might be present in these ingredients. We cannot report on the content of material added during the cooking process. We cannot guarantee if the vitamins present are natural or synthetic. We make no guarantees to the accuracy of this information and continue to suggest purchasing organic, high-quality, fresh ingredients from local, trusted sources. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and values come regulated from the FDA. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your needs.

Tips, Suggestions, Photos, & More Information

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I have been seeing a trend of people trying to make different kinds of chia jams. I decided to try it using frozen mixed berries. It's worth the hype! Since we rely on chia seeds to create thickness, we do not have to add a lot of sugar. This gives us a very thick fruit compote

How can I store this and for how long?

You can store in the refridgerator for about 1 week. You can also store this in the freezer in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.

Can I substitute the frozen berries with fresh fruit?

Absolutely!

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Can I use different fruits?

Absolutely! Some suggestions: strawberry, cherry, blueberry, gooseberry, blackberry, raspberry, currant, grape, peach, apricot, pineapple, apple, etc.

Is this considered a whole food?

If you use a whole sugar and the whole fruit, yes. As the recipe is written, it is considered a whole food.

Can I make jam a raw food?

Yes because the recipe uses chia seeds to thicken up the jam, you can keep the temperature low to soften the fruit.

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