Quick Vegan Chia Jam
Whether you’re vegan or not, this chia jam recipe is definitely worth trying. It’s quick, easy, and delicious and can be used in a variety of ways. Spread it on toast, add it to oatmeal or yogurt, or eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen raspberries or other berries (10 oz. bag)
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 to 3 tbsp Coconut sugar or sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine frozen fruit and chia seeds in a saucepan.2 cups Frozen raspberries or other berries, 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency (it will firm up more once it cools). Mash the berries with the back of your spoon as it's cooking.
- Turn off the stove and add optional sweetener one tablespoon at a time, tasting it until it's as sweet as you'd like it.1 to 3 tbsp Coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
- Let it cool and then put it into a jar or glass container and into the fridge!
Notes
- Flavor and sweetness will depend on quality and ripeness, as well as the type of berries that are used.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Makes about a cup of jam once it's cooked down.
Nutrition
Serving: 1TCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
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