Description
Transform your breakfast with this incredibly simple and vibrant Raspberry Chia Jam that requires no cooking! Enjoy a fresh, healthy spread bursting with natural raspberry flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- If you're using frozen raspberries, let them thaw in a medium-sized bowl for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge. If using fresh raspberries, rinse them gently under cool water and place them in your bowl.
- Mash the raspberries using a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Add the chia seeds, your chosen sweetener, and the fresh lemon juice to the mashed raspberries. If using vanilla extract, add it now.
- Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed and let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- After the initial rest, stir the mixture again. If you prefer a smoother jam, you can mash it again or use an immersion blender for a few pulses.
- Transfer the jam into a clean, airtight jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour to set.
- Taste the jam after it has chilled. If it's not sweet enough, stir in more sweetener. If it's too thick, add a little water or more lemon juice to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Adjust the sweetness to your taste, as raspberries can vary in natural sweetness. You can also experiment with other berries or flavor variations like almond extract or spices.