Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

This Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam, packed with nutritious ingredients, comes together in 20 minutes, making it the perfect store-bought alternative to try on toast or top your porridge!

This Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is a game-changer!

Made with frozen strawberries, chia seeds, and a touch of white sugar, this homemade jam is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

Why you’ll love this Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

• Nutritious and healthy, this strawberry chia seed jam is packed with wholesome ingredients to nourish your body and soul while satisfying your sweet tooth!
• Delicious. Try it on toast for breakfast, or top your porridge with this fresh and delightful strawberry chia seed jam.
• Kid-friendly. This chia seed jam is kid-friendly and a healthy alternative to store-bought cornflakes or cookies.
• Best alternative to store-bought jam. Nourish your body with this great alternative store-bought jam to kickstart your day.
• This recipe is easy to make. It comes together in 20 minutes, making it a great choice on a busy weekday.

Ingredients

• Strawberries: use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe. Fresh strawberries are perfect for a better natural taste.
• Maple syrup: to sweeten the jam. Feel free to switch to white or canned sugar.
• Lemon juice: to create a balanced acid level to gel the jam.
• Chia seeds. Chia seeds give it a thick, spreadable texture while adding fiber and omega-3s, making it a guilt-free treat.

How to make this Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

S T E P 1

Add the strawberries, chia seeds, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a pot.
Cook them down for about 13-15 minutes and bring to a boil.

T I P S ︱Make sure to stir the mixture often as you cook to prevent the bottom from sticking and burning.

S T E P 2

Blend the strawberries while cooking them using an emulsion or a regular blender until smooth. Cook down for another 5-6 minutes.

T I P S︱If you do not have a blender, smash the strawberries with a fork or a potato masher. You can cut them at the beginning before cooking them to make the work easier.

S T E P 3

Let the jam cool down, and then transfer to a mason jar.
Store in the fridge.

T I P S︱ The mixture will be quite runny when hot. It will thicken and set as it cools.

How to store

This Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam lasts in a mason jar with a tight lid in the fridge for up to seven days.

Gluten-free and vegan

This strawberry jam is gluten-free and vegan, making it an allergy-friendly dessert for those looking for a delicious way to decorate their toast or porridge.

What to serve with this Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

This healthy strawberry jam pairs perfectly on toast, porridge, cake, waffles, pancakes, and yogurt!
You can top it on your favorite breakfast dessert or have it with some rice cakes as a
break-time snack!

5 Tips for making this Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam perfectly

➊ Make sure to stir the mixture often as you cook to prevent the bottom from sticking and burning.
➋ Make this strawberry jam with maple syrup, white granulated sugar, cane sugar, or caster sugar. I highly recommend not using brown sugar to make this recipe, as it may alter its taste.
➌ This recipe does not contain pectin. However, you can use jam sugar instead, which contains pectin as a gelling agent.
➍ The mixture will be quite runny when hot. It will thicken and set as it cools.
➎ Let the jam cool down completely before storing it in a mason jar and placing it in the fridge.