Strawberry Chia Jam

GF V DF VG NF SF Jun 13, 2024

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Here I'm using strawberries (or blueberries) and chia seeds to make a delicious jam that really lets the flavor of the fruit shine. Most fruit jams contain significantly more sugar than actual fruit, but not this one. Each serving is about 1 tbsp, or 19g.
 Pictured here is a rice cake topped with Homemade Natural Nut Butter (using a blend of peanuts and pistachios) and the strawberry jam for a delicious snack. Strawberries and blueberries are lower in pectin compared to other berries, so chia seeds are used as a thickener. You can also check out my Low Sugar Berry Jam for a blackberry (or raspberry) version, which has no chia seeds since these berries contain more pectin

- 12 oz (340 g) Frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp (20 g) Sugar free syrup
- 2 tbsp (24 g) Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Lemon juice

1. Add your berries to a medium bowl, and microwave until soft. Or you can leave on the counter for a bit to defrost

2. In a large pan over medium heat, add the berries and sweetener. Roughly mash with a potato masher

3. Bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thickened

4. Remove from heat, stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice, and transfer to an airtight container. The jam will thicken as it cools

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Description

 Here I'm using strawberries (or blueberries) and chia seeds to make a delicious jam that really lets the flavor of the fruit shine. Most fruit jams contain significantly more sugar than actual fruit, but not this one. Each serving is about 1 tbsp, or 19g.
 Pictured here is a rice cake topped with Homemade Natural Nut Butter (using a blend of peanuts and pistachios) and the strawberry jam for a delicious snack. Strawberries and blueberries are lower in pectin compared to other berries, so chia seeds are used as a thickener. You can also check out my Low Sugar Berry Jam for a blackberry (or raspberry) version, which has no chia seeds since these berries contain more pectin

Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

5 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.23

Ingredients

Serving(s)

12 oz Frozen strawberries
1 tbsp Sugar free syrup
2 tbsp Chia seeds
1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

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1. Add your berries to a medium bowl, and microwave until soft. Or you can leave on the counter for a bit to defrost


2. In a large pan over medium heat, add the berries and sweetener. Roughly mash with a potato masher


3. Bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thickened


4. Remove from heat, stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice, and transfer to an airtight container. The jam will thicken as it cools

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 10

Serving Size: 1 tbsp (19 g)
Calories: 25

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Total Fat: 0.8g (1 %)
 Saturated Fat: 0.1g (0 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 2mg (0 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 5.7g (2 %)
 Fiber: 1.6g (6 %)
 Net Carbs: 3.0g
 Total Sugar: 1.6g
 Sugar Alcohol: 1.1g
Protein: 0.6g (1 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 21mg (2 %)
Iron: 0.45mg (2 %)
Magnesium: 12mg (3 %)
Potassium: 62mg (1 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

29.7

Glycemic Load

:

1.3

Sources of Inspiration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5KhL0Al9vE

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