Raspberry Chia Jam

Did you know you can have homemade jam in 10 minutes??! This raspberry chia jam is so simple, with only 5 ingredients (one of them being water)! The chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids and some protein to the jam (as well as a fun texture). The maple syrup makes it refined sugar-free. The lemon is there to add some citrus and balance out the sweetness from the raspberry.

5 Simple Ingredients

This recipe comes together quickly and uses 5 ingredients you likely have in your house right now! Start with frozen or fresh raspberries as the base. If you are using frozen raspberries, put them on the saucepan for an extra 2-3 minutes and squish them with a fork or spatula until they're mushy. Then add in your chia seeds. They're here to add omega-3 fatty acids and some protein. Add maple syrup for more sweetness and lemon for citrus to balance out the sweetness. The final ingredient is water to thin a bit!

Why Refined Sugar-Free

It’s no secret that refined sugar, while delicious, isn’t the best for our health, especially when consumed frequently. It can spike blood sugar levels and even affect your mood. That’s why this raspberry chia jam (and most of my recipes) are crafted without it. I think you can still get the sugar flavor with using refined-sugar free alternatives like maple syrup!

Refined sugar is essentially sugar that has been processed to remove the molasses, resulting in a finer grain. It’s everywhere in our diets, from sodas to store-bought desserts. But fear not, my sweet-toothed friends, there are alternatives like maple syrup and coconut sugar that are refined sugar free. These natural sweeteners not only provide a rich depth of flavor but also retain some nutritional benefits.

Raspberry Chia Jam

This raspberry chia jam is made with just 5 ingredients and ready in 10-minutes. It's refined sugar-free and perfect to spread on toast!

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Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Servings 16

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups frozen raspberries
• 3 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ lemon juiced
• 2 tablespoon water

Instructions

 

• Heat a pot on medium high heat and add your raspberries. Mash with a fork or tool until mushy then add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir for 5 min then remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Can and enjoy! Best to eat within 1 month.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for a great thing to spread this on, check out my sweet and smokey tofu sandwich recipe!