This homemade raspberry chia seed jam is a naturally sweet, no-fuss spread made with real fruit and thickened with chia seeds — ready in 20 minutes.
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I love all the fresh berries in the summer and make a few trips to the berry farm to pick them. And one of my favorite things to do is make jam with them. I stock up on freezer jam, but in a pinch when I don’t want to pull a jar out of the freezer, I love this chia seed jam too!
Why Chia Jam?
Traditional jams rely on pectin to gel, but chia seeds absorb liquid and swell, creating a jammy texture all on their own. Plus, they’re loaded with fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants — a win for your taste buds and your health.
Ingredients
- Raspberries: The star of the show! You can use fresh or frozen, but frozen raspberries may release a bit more liquid so you might need a pinch more chia to thicken. Feel free to swap in strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
- Chia Seeds: A natural thickener.
- Sweetener: Start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste depending on the sweetness of your raspberries.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens the jam.
You will also need a small saucepan.
How to Make Homemade Chia Seed Jam
Raspberry chia seed jam is very simple to make and so healthy.
- Cook the berries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the raspberries until they start to break down — about 5 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to mash them to your desired consistency.
- Sweeten and flavor: Turn off the heat and stir in the sweetener, chia seeds, and lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Cool and store: Let the jam sit for 5–10 minutes. The chia seeds will thicken the mixture as it cools. Once the jam has thickened, transfer it to a clean jar or container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze in small portions for longer storage.
Uses for Chia Seed Jam
Spread on toast or pancakes
Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal
Add to PB&J sandwiches
Spoon over ice cream or cheesecake
Other Breakfast Ideas
Looking for other nutritious and delicious breakfast ideas? Check out the following…
Strawberry Pancakes – another delicious use of fresh berries
Acai Bowls – delicious and nutritious
High Protein Oatmeal – a protein packed breakfast in 5 minutes
Homemade Chia Seed Jam
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the raspberries over medium heat. Cook them for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to break down.
- Once the raspberries have softened, use a fork or potato masher to mash them until you reach your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice, sweetener, and chia seeds.
- Allow chia seed jam to sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
Notes
Nutrition
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Can’t wait to try this! It sounds so simple and delicious!