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Easy Strawberry Chia Jam | 15 Minute Recipe

March 7, 2016 by Sandra Shaffer 28 Comments

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Strawberry Chia Jam is made without refined sugar and takes less than 15 minutes to make! Chia is a nutritional powerhouse adding protein, fiber and Omega-3s to your diet.

 

Strawberry Chia Jam spread on bread on a red plate

Strawberry Chia Jam

I love making jams and sauces with seasonal fruits! Last spring I shared this Mixed Berry Sauce and during the summer months I made this Peach Freezer Jam, which we devoured in just a couple of weeks!

This chia seed jam is also going to be gone in no time too, but I’m ok with that because Strawberries are STOCKED in every store right now!

Luckily, I loaded up with an awesome sale Grocery Outlet has going on. Only 99 cents for a whole pound!

 

Strawberry Chia Jam ingredients : seeds and fresh berries on a red plate

 

Chia jam is easy way to add Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet!

Have you gotten on the chia seed bandwagon yet? You should because these little nuggets are loaded with healthy nutrients (learn about the health benefits of chia seeds ) and are so easy to add to your diet.

I don’t know about you, but I can never get enough natural omegas-3’s in my diet.  Fish is my go to source, but it’s not on my plate often enough.

One easy way to get those omegas is to toss those little chia babies in smoothies.

At first I would gell the seeds with filtered water so they would plump up before adding it to any liquid like I showed you in this Ch-Ch-Chia post, but now I don’t bother with that extra step. 

They’ll plump up on their own adding more fiber to fill you up, which is why they’re so perfect in this strawberry chia jam!

 

fresh red strawberries for chia jam

Natural thickener for chia seed jam

Chia seeds act as a natural thickener for jam, which is so convenient when you want a quick jam. No pectin or any special equipment is needed to make this chia seed jam. The seeds soak up the strawberry juice beautifully!

Lather up your toast with this chia seed jam or swirl in oatmeal or yogurt for a tasty breakfast or snack! Be sure to make an extra batch because I have a recipe that you’ll want to use it for coming up later this week!

You also might be interested in trying this versatile Sugar Free Strawberry Topping!

 

Strawberry Chia Jam in a mason jar with a wood spoon

 

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Yield: 1 cup

Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is made without refined sugar and takes less than 15 minutes to make! Chia is a nutritional powerhouse adding protein, fiber and Omega-3s to your diet. The Foodie Affair

Strawberry Chia Jam is made without refined sugar. Enjoy over toast or top on yogurt or ice cream.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan add strawberries and maple syrup and heat over medium heat. For about 5-10 minutes cook strawberries until the berries release their juices and begin to soften. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes cooking down some of the liquid and break up some of the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat and add the chia seeds stirring well. Add the vanilla and let cool.
  • Spoon jam into a jelly jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 month.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 47Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Condiment

     

    Strawberry Chia Jam in a clear mason jar with a black and white napkin on a red plate

    Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is made without refined sugar and takes less than 15 minutes to make! Chia is a nutritional powerhouse adding protein, fiber and Omega-3s to your diet. The Foodie Affair

    Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is made without refined sugar and takes less than 15 minutes to make! Chia is a nutritional powerhouse adding protein, fiber and Omega-3s to your diet. The Foodie Affair
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    Filed Under: DIY, Fruit, Sauces, Snack Tagged With: Chia seeds, easy recipe, healthy, jam, sauce, strawberry

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    1. sue|theviewfromgreatisland

      March 7, 2016 at 11:55 am

      I love this idea, I’ve been experimenting with chia jams and I’m so happy with the results — I really hate the bother of using pectin, and the chia seeds add a nutritional boost as well, it’s a win win 🙂

      Reply
    2. Bam's Kitchen

      March 7, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      I just love how your strawberry jam thickened up without the use of sure jell or loads of sugar. I can’t wait to try this at home for my hungry crew. Sharing!

      Reply
    3. Norma chang

      March 7, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Making this as soon as my strawberries are ready.

      Reply
    4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      March 7, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      I have to go to bed but this jam has got me feeling hungry! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    5. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

      March 8, 2016 at 12:25 am

      This is so clever! I wish I had thought of it :-p will definitely make this weekend!!!

      Reply
    6. Barely Vegan

      March 8, 2016 at 12:25 am

      I LOVE making chia seed jam!! This looks really great. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Diana

      March 8, 2016 at 12:46 am

      I love homemade strawberry jam and usually make it in the summer. Excellent idea to add chia seeds to the jam, I will have to try this next time I’m making jam 🙂

      Reply
    8. Brian Jones

      March 8, 2016 at 1:40 am

      What a great looking jam, the texture looks spot on!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 9, 2016 at 7:34 am

        Thanks, Brian! It’s amazing how well the chia gels up just right!

        Reply
    9. April

      March 8, 2016 at 4:21 am

      Looks delicious! I love strawberry jam. I’ve made it with chia seeds as well. Yours look like I can reach out and grab it. Great photo!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 9, 2016 at 7:34 am

        I’ll be trying some other fruits with chia. Have you tried blueberries?

        Reply
    10. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

      March 8, 2016 at 5:02 am

      Strawberry chia seed jam has been on my must-try list for a while now! 🙂 I love chia seeds! Definitely making this the next time I snag strawberries for a good price at my grocery store.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 9, 2016 at 7:32 am

        The season is revving up, so I bet you’ll find strawberries soon!

        Reply
    11. Christie

      March 8, 2016 at 5:24 am

      I keep meaning to try this. Your jam looks incredible. I have to make it!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 9, 2016 at 7:32 am

        Put it on your list of things to make, Christie! It’s super easy to make!

        Reply
    12. [email protected]'s Kitchen Adventures

      March 8, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      I have never made chia seed jam, but I think that needs to change with this recipe. I like that you can control the sweetness with the maple syrup.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 9, 2016 at 7:29 am

        You’ll love this jam, Renee. It’s easy to make and if your strawberries are super sweet you may not need any sweetener at all!

        Reply
    13. Sandra Shaffer

      March 9, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Thank you, Mary! When you have such a pretty fruit for the subject it’s much easier to photograph 🙂

      Reply
    14. Sandra Shaffer

      March 9, 2016 at 7:33 am

      It is a great duo! So tasty! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

      March 9, 2016 at 8:23 am

      I really enjoy making jam – will be giving this a try. Wanted to add LOVE your pictures, the strawberries look so bright and vibrant, YUM!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 10, 2016 at 7:27 pm

        Strawberries are beautiful right now! I can just imagine that the season will be great. Thank you for the compliment 🙂

        Reply
    16. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)

      March 9, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      There is a fruit leather with strawberries and chia seeds that I make that I very similar to your jam, just spread on parchment and baked for a couple hours. Love your version to keep it loose and spread it on toast!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 10, 2016 at 7:26 pm

        Oooo, I bet those fruit snacks are tasty! I love how simple this is to make and I add it to yogurt too!

        Reply
    17. Anamarija

      March 12, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Heloo, I’m from Croatia. Your recepies and pictures are wonderfuul….only when I make some of those I need to convert some ingredients to ml or grams…. this strawberry chia seed jam is on my to do list…

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 15, 2016 at 9:51 pm

        So glad you are finding some great recipes to try Anamarija! I’ve been meaning to add a converter to my site. Thank you for the reminder 🙂

        Reply

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