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Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

5th May 2020 by Jamie Raftery Leave a Comment

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Naturally sweet, fresh, fruity, and a little sour, this blueberry chia seed jam comes loaded with plant protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

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Blueberry, chia, and lime jam

I discovered chia seed jams in 2015 when exploring raw food cuisine in more depth. The technique really blew me away!

I was developing a 100% plant-based healthy afternoon tea for a special event, these healthy chia seed jams were a perfect fit in place of their high-sugar counterparts! The technique is simple and versatile to utilize different fruits.

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Blueberry chia seed jam ingredients

Why you will love this recipe

It's:

  • Quick and easy to make
  • Cost-effective
  • Packed with nutrition
  • Delicious
  • Versatile to eat with lots of dishes
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Star ingredients for blueberry chia seed jam

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Chia seeds: Full of protein, good fats, fiber, and minerals

Blueberries: Full of antioxidants

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Blueberry chia seed jam

How to make healthy blueberry chia seed jam

  • Assemble the ingredients
  • Add the blueberries to a saucepan, and bring to boil
  • Add the chia seeds, and cook for 3 minutes on a gentle heat
  • Take off the heat, add the lime juice and sweetener to taste
  • Allow to cool - mash up a little bit as it's cooling
  • Transfer to a storage container
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What to serve with

This chia seed jam makes a delicious addition to muesli, granola, pancakes, porridge, ice-creams, and many more recipes. Try adding it to my plant-powered banana pancake recipe or oat porridge.

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Recipe variations

This is a fantastic healthy jam recipe that can be used on many different dishes. 

I serve it on top of my porridge or pancakes in the morning or have it on sourdough toast with peanut butter as a snack.ย It is a very nutritious jam that can lift many sweet and savory recipes.ย It is a great staple sauce to have in stock.ย 

You may use any berries that are available and in season.ย If you are using fresh berries, crush them up a little bit before heating them up to release the juices.ย 

fresh-blueberries

How long does it last

This recipe will last for five days in the fridge, the fresher it is the better it tastes. When stored in the refrigerator for a long time it will lose its vibrancy.

You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. You may need to add another splash of lime or sweetener before serving and give a mix to freshen the jam back up.

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Blueberry chia seeds jam, a staple breakfast condiment

More recipes to try

  • Chia Seed Pudding & Black Sesame Milk
  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
  • Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
  • Buckwheat Kasha
  • Try some of my favorite breakfast recipes to enjoy with chia seed jams.

We hope you enjoy this delicious recipe. We're happy to share it with you. If you make this recipe please let us know in the comments below what you think. We love seeing your recreations. Happy cooking friends!

๐Ÿ“‹ Recipe

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Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

Jamie Raftery
Healthy protein-powered blueberry chia seed jam charged with antioxidants and nutrients.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Difficulties Beginner
Course Sauces
Cuisine French
Servings 4 50g portions
Calories 68 kcal
Allergens Gluten free, Grain free, Nut free, Oil free, Sesame free, Soy free, Vegan

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Chefs knife
  • Saucepan - medium size
  • Spatula
  • Storage container

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g Blueberries frozen
  • 20 g Chia seeds
  • 1 each Lime juice to taste
  • 20 ml Maple syrup or honey
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Instructions
 

  • Assemble all ingredients.
  • Frozen blueberries work great for this recipe.
  • Add blueberries to saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add chia seeds and cook out gently for 3-5 minutes.
  • Take off the heat, add the lime juice and honey.
  • Adjust the sweetness and acidity according to your preference.
  • Transfer to storage container and chill until required.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
Serving Size
 
50 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
68
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
59
mg
2
%
Vitamin A
 
27
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Alkalising, Anti-inflammatory, Brain food, Gut health, High protein
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Hi, I'm Jamie

I'm from Galway in the West of Ireland. I've been cooking in Michelin Star kitchens for most of my career. In 2015 I launched The Holistic Chef Academy to focus on the nutritional aspects of food.

Educate - Inspire - Empower became my mantra and mission. Currently, I'm living and cooking between Ireland and Thailand.

The Holistic Chef Academy is a place for discovering healthy and wholesome plant-based vegan recipes.

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