This Healthy Homemade Jam consists of only two ingredients and can be used on sandwiches, on top of toast or pancakes, in Greek yogurt, or anywhere else you normally use jam. Once you realize how simple this recipe is, you’ll never buy jelly or jam from the store again!
HEALTHY HOMEMADE JAM
Who doesn’t love the classic peanut butter and jelly/jam combination?! However, it’s hard to find jelly or jam at the store that doesn’t have added sugars and isn’t super expensive. I decided to try something a little different and my first attempt turned out great! This is an easy, healthy alternative to store-bought jam.
WHY CHIA SEEDS?
This recipe only contains two ingredients: frozen fruit and chia seeds.
This homemade jam is naturally sweet and even contains a little protein thanks to the chia seeds (four grams of protein in two tablespoons) and is the key to the gelatin-like texture that makes it “jam.”
All you need in addition to chia seeds is your choice of fruit! We’ve made this using frozen strawberries and also frozen mixed berries. Both were great! Store this jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Healthy Homemade Jam
- Total Time: 8 hours 3 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This Healthy Homemade Jam consists of only two ingredients and can be used on sandwiches, on top of toast or pancakes, in Greek yogurt, or anywhere else you normally use jam. Once you realize how simple this recipe is, you’ll never buy jelly from the store again!
Ingredients
- 16 oz organic frozen fruit
- 4 TBSP chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend the fruit in a blender until smooth
- Stir the chia seeds into the pureed fruit until combined (do not blend, just use a spoon)
- Pour the jam into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Time in Refrigerator: 8 hours
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
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