chia seed jam
chia seed jamchia seed jamI love a slice of seedy sprouted toast for breakfast topped with nut butter and banana slices, berries, honey or jam. I take the time to eat it with a steaming mug of tea or cup of coffee before the day gets crazy and usually before anyone else gets up. It’s my happy place where I plan my day. I know traditonal jam is super high in sugar. I had heard rumours about chia jam and decided to try it. Such a winner! It was so easy and only took about ten minutes to make.

The chia seeds expand and act like natural pectin to thicken. They are also little superfoods high in fiber and healthy fats. You can use blackberries, strawberries, whatever you prefer. The jam will last a week in the fridge or a few months in the freezer. I  love it stirred into plain yogurt too. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Ingredients:

3 cups of washed fresh raspberries (approximately two small clamshells)
3 tbsp water
3 tbsp whole chia seeds
2 tbsp maple syrup

Combine berries, water and syrup in a small pot and bring to a slow simmer over medium heat. Stir and mash the berries with the back of a fork. Let simmer for two minutes.
Add chia seeds, stir and remove from heat. Pour into a dish or clean jar, let cool and refrigerate covered.

If you want a sweeter more traditional tasting jam try adding a little more syrup. We enjoyed it with just two tablespoons, but go with what tastes good to you. The jam takes about two hours to reach “jam like” consistency in fridge.

This post was sponsored by Metro and all ingredients used in the recipe were purchased there. I only accept sponsorships and collaborations from brands and companies I love and trust, and I always share with my readers when a post is sponsored. In this case I was thrilled to work with Metro to purchase all these healthy summer ingredients and develop this recipe. Hope you enjoy it!

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