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Blueberry Chia Jam

This blueberry chia jam is an easy healthy recipe that’s got more fiber and less sugar than the average supermarket jam!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry chia jam, blueberry chia seed jam
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 53kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey or sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  • In a small pot, heat the blueberries and maple syrup over medium heat.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have started to break down and release their juices.
  • Mash the blueberries with a potato masher or the back of a fork.
  • Mix in the chia seeds and cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes and then enjoy as you please. Store any leftover jam in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately ¾ cup of jam.
  • One serving equals approximately 2 tablespoons.
  • This jam can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • You can also make this recipe using raspberries or strawberries rather than blueberries.
 
Nutrition Analysis (per 2 tablespoon serving): 53 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 2 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 1 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 4%, Potassium: 1%

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal