This is SO easy and so tasty, you can use any berry or berry combo you like, it's a great basic to have in the fridge.
Free from refined sugars, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids - nourishing for both the brain and the heart!
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This jam is a must to serve with my Gluten Free Orange and Date Scones, or Gluten Free Fruit Spice Bread.
Raw Blueberry Chia Jam
Raw Blueberry Chia Jam.
Raw, dairy free, refined sugar free, full of omega 3 fatty acids.
Makes 1 heaped cup.
Raw, dairy free, refined sugar free, full of omega 3 fatty acids.
Makes 1 heaped cup.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen blueberries or any other berry
- 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup or, coconut nectar / ethically sourced raw, wild honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
Instructions
- Let the blueberries thaw out a little.
- Combine everything in the food processor and blitz till well combined.
- Transfer to a glass jar and let set in the fridge for a little, the chia will swell up and give it that jam-like texture.
- Spread it on toast or get creative and layer it in a fruit parfait.
Notes
If you don't have chia seeds, you can use psyllium husks to swell and bind.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Heather Colie
Can you freeze this?
Debbie Jensen Bruce
Deanna Lynne Maddocks-Steinwand Thank you Dea! Now I know who to go to with my recipe questions!! <3
Lynn Shepherd
You can get vanilla bean paste in the supermarkets next to the essence
Deanna Lynne Maddocks-Steinwan
They sell it at whole foods. The brand I have seen is Singing Dog Vanila Paste http://www.amazon.com/Singing-Dog-Vanilla-Bean-Paste/dp/B0083BJACC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1405485005&sr=8-6&keywords=singing+dog+vanilla
Debbie Jensen Bruce
Hmm - I've never heard of vanilla paste. Can you share what that is please? Thank you!
Susan Jo Shapiro
where would one find vanilla paste? Could one use vanilla beans?
Nadiya Kats
Hi, awesome recipe, yes how long does it last please?
Helen Phillips
great idea..I will give this a go..thank you.
Ascension Kitchen
Hi there - maple syrup will be beautiful with this - you could even use medjool dates 🙂
Back to Earth
Hi Lauren, Im going to make this today and was wondering if I use maple syrup instead of honey will I get the same result? Also, how long will this keep for in the fridge?