Strawberry Chia Jam {3 Ingredients}
This homemade 3-ingredient strawberry chia jam is so easy to make under 10 minutes. It is paleo, gluten-free, and can be made vegan, keto as well.
Servings: 4
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries *
- 2 heaping tbsp chia seeds
- 1 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup **
- 1/2 lemon squeezed optional
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries. Remove stems and cut into small cubes.
- In a medium saucepan, add strawberries and cook over medium to low heat.
- Stir occasionally. Cook until the strawberries break down and juice starts to appear in the pan.
- Mash the strawberries with a fork or a potato masher.***
- Stir in honey (or maple syrup for vegan option). Add chia seeds and lemon juice (if using any), stir to combine.
- Let sit for 5 minutes until the chia seeds absorb moisture and the jam thickens.****
- Once the jam has cooled, transfer into an airtight container or sealable jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- * If you are using frozen strawberries, there will be more juice when heated. Simmer the strawberries a little bit longer, and add 1 - 2 extra tablespoons of chia seeds to absorb the extra juice.
- ** Vegan Option: Maple Syrup, Keto option: use keto-friendly liquid form sweetener. Add more if prefer sweeter.
- *** Leave as many or as few chunks of strawberries depending on your preference.
- **** Chia Jam will continue to thicken a little bit once refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g