Healthy Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam (No Added Sugar)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups / 300g blueberries (fresh or frozen)

• 3 tbsp / 36g chia seeds

• ¼ cup / 60ml water

• 1 tbsp / 15ml lemon juice

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla extract

‍ Directions:

1. Cook the Blueberries

   • In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and lemon juice.

   • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and release their juices.

   • Mash some of the berries with a fork for your preferred texture.

2. Add Chia Seeds

   • Remove the saucepan from the heat.

   • Stir in chia seeds (plus cinnamon or vanilla, if using).

   • Mix well.

3. Thicken the Jam

   • Let the mixture sit for 15–20 minutes, stirring a couple of times.

   • The jam will thicken as the chia seeds gel and will continue to firm up as it cools.

4. Taste & Adjust

   • If your blueberries are very tart, add a touch of stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional).

5. Store

   • Once cooled, transfer to a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid.

   • Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Information:

• Prep Time: 5 mins

• Cooking Time: 10 mins

• Setting Time: 20 mins

• Total Time: 35 mins

• Calories: ~25 per 2 tbsp

• Yield: About 1.5 cups

✅ Tip: Spread this jam on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a healthy topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or chia pudding.