Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
You can make this with fresh or frozen blueberries. Use the yogurt option to turn it into a quick and easy chia seed pudding.
Servings 6 (about 1 half-pint)
Calories 88kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place the blueberries and juice into a saucepan.
- Warm over medium and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the berries start to release their juices.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds and maple syrup, if using. Cover and let cool.
- Stir and mash the berries with the back of a spoon. The chia seeds will have plumped up to thicken the jam. Taste and add more sweetener If desired.
- Store in airtight containers until ready to use.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers in the fridge for about 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey.
- Use jam on toast, pancakes, or waffles.
- Stir into oatmeal or yogurt.
- Use equal parts jam and yogurt to stir together a quick and healthy chia seed pudding.
- Try a different fruit like raspberries, strawberries or blackberries.
- You can also stir, once cooled, with plain whole milk yogurt as a snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg