Blueberry Chia Jam
A simple, healthy, and naturally sweet spread made with blueberries and chia seeds, perfect for toast, yogurt, and desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Microwave blueberries for about 60 seconds to soften and let natural juices seep out.
- Remove from microwave (be careful, it’ll be hot), and mash the larger pieces with a fork or the back of a spoon.
- Stir in chia seeds and allow to set on the counter or in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to gel.
- Store jam in an airtight container with a lid in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
Great for meal prep and stores well in the fridge. To freeze, use small freezer-safe containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry, chia jam, healthy spread, vegan, gluten-free, meal prep
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