Description
Here I'm using strawberries (or blueberries) and chia seeds to make a delicious jam that really lets the flavor of the fruit shine. Most fruit jams contain significantly more sugar than actual fruit, but not this one. Each serving is about 1 tbsp, or 19g.
Pictured here is a rice cake topped with Homemade Natural Nut Butter (using a blend of peanuts and pistachios) and the strawberry jam for a delicious snack. Strawberries and blueberries are lower in pectin compared to other berries, so chia seeds are used as a thickener. You can also check out my Low Sugar Berry Jam for a blackberry (or raspberry) version, which has no chia seeds since these berries contain more pectin
Pictured here is a rice cake topped with Homemade Natural Nut Butter (using a blend of peanuts and pistachios) and the strawberry jam for a delicious snack. Strawberries and blueberries are lower in pectin compared to other berries, so chia seeds are used as a thickener. You can also check out my Low Sugar Berry Jam for a blackberry (or raspberry) version, which has no chia seeds since these berries contain more pectin
Time
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.21
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 12 oz Frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp Sugar free syrup
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
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- Add your berries to a medium bowl, and microwave until soft. Or you can leave on the counter for a bit to defrost
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the berries and sweetener. Roughly mash with a potato masher
- Bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thickened
- Remove from heat, stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice, and transfer to an airtight container. The jam will thicken as it cools
Nutrition Facts
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Servings: 10
Calories: 25
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Total Fat: 0.8g (1 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.1g (0 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 6mg (0 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 4.5g (2 %)
Fiber: 1.6g (6 %)
Net Carbs: 2.7g
Total Sugar: 1.6g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Sugar Alcohol: 0.2g
Protein: 0.6g (1 %)
Total Fat: 0.8g (1 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.1g (0 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 6mg (0 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 4.5g (2 %)
Fiber: 1.6g (6 %)
Net Carbs: 2.7g
Total Sugar: 1.6g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Sugar Alcohol: 0.2g
Protein: 0.6g (1 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 21mg (2 %)
Iron: 0.45mg (2 %)
Magnesium: 12mg (3 %)
Potassium: 62mg (1 %)
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Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 21mg (2 %)
Iron: 0.45mg (2 %)
Magnesium: 12mg (3 %)
Potassium: 62mg (1 %)
Glycemic Index:
30.0
Glycemic Load:
1.2