Description
This easy blueberry chia jam is a diabetes-friendly alternative to traditional jam, made with whole blueberries, fiber-rich chia seeds, and no added sugar. Learn how each ingredient supports blood sugar balance and how to sweeten it to fit your needs.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Optional:
- 1/2-1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- or a non-nutritive sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Gently mash the blueberries with the back of a spoon to reach your preferred texture.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice. Taste and add sweetener only if needed.
- Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until thickened. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. The jam will continue to set as it cools.
Notes
- This blueberry chia jam doesn’t rely on sugar for preservation, so it won’t have the same shelf life as store-bought or home-canned jam. That’s not a flaw—it’s a tradeoff. Think of this recipe as a fresh, refrigerator jam, meant to be enjoyed within about a week and kept chilled between uses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Condiments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 38
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 0.9 mg
- Fat: 1.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
