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Strawberry Chia Jam
This strawberry chia jam is sweet, fruity, and easy to make with just three simple ingredients. And it's vegan friendly too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Sitting Time for chia seeds:
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings (yields 2 cups of jam)
Calories: 26 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups strawberries fresh, hulled
- 1 tbsp of liquid sweetener such as stevia, optional
Instructions
- Mix the chía seeds and water in a small container.
- Let the mixture sit for at least an hour, until it thickens into a thick paste.
- Pour the chía seed paste, the fresh strawberries and the sweetener (optional) into a blender.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Now your jam is soft and ready to use.
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Notes
- This chia jam is a great topping for pancakes, waffles, or crepes – along with a dollop of dairy free whipped cream.
- Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3- 5 days.
- Variations – You can substitute other berries or fruits for the strawberries to make a variety of jam flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
26kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (yields 2 cups of jam)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.