Easy Vegan Strawberry Chia Jam
PB&J is such a classic, but jams and jellies have such high sugar content. This healthy vegan strawberry chia jam is a healthy low sugar alternative to the classics. It's easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, rinsed and chopped can substitute frozen
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and remove tops. Quarter with a knife.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the strawberries to the skillet and allow them to start breaking down.
- Stir for about 10 minutes to prevent burning to the pan.
- Once they are softened, mash with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir in the maple syrup and taste. You may want to start low and taste to ensure you don't over sweeten. Add more until it is sweetened to your liking.
- Stir in the chia seeds and spoon into a bowl.
- If you want smooth jam, puree with an immersion blender, otherwise it'll be more chunky.
- Place in the fridge for about 20 minutes to thicken. It is ready to use at this point! Otherwise it'll store for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to substitute other berries for strawberries. If you use raspberries or blueberries you may need to use more maple syrup to get the same sweetness!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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