Mixed berry chia jam
A delicious healthy chia jam made with mixed berries, lemon juice, maple syrup and chia seeds. Much lower in sugar than traditional jam, easy to make and suitable for vegans.
Ingredients
- 400 g mixed berries* fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup, adjust quantity to taste
Instructions
- Place 400g berries and a tablespoon of lemon juice in a small saucepan and heat through gently, stirring often, until the berries start to break down and become sauce like*
- Remove from the heat and stir in 4 tablespoons of chia seeds and a tablespoon maple syrup.
- Allow to cool slightly, then taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
- Leave to cool completely then place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 2-3 hours to allow it to set.
- Keeps for around three days in the fridge.
Notes
- *Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and redcurrants are all good.
- If you've used strawberries they tend to hold their shape more - you can mash them to help them break down into a sauce.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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