Strawberry Chia Jam – Anytime I need a quick jam, I get out this recipe for Strawberry Chia Jam and make it in under 20 minutes. Gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free, it’s made with anti-inflammatory ingredients that supports our 21 Day Anti-Inflammatory Plan.
How to Make Strawberry Chia Jam
There’s just 4 simple steps to making this delicious. The best part, it’s naturally sweetened Strawberry Chia Jam. All you will need a food processor and a medium saucepan!
- In a food processor, process strawberries and beet until mostly pureed.
- Transfer strawberry/beet mixture to a medium saucepan and add orange juice and zest, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chia seeds and vanilla, and simmer 5-10 minutes more, until mixture thickens to desired consistency.
- Add extra chia seeds if needed to make jam thicker. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Strawberry Chia Jam – Beets Are Optional!
I’ve been making strawberry chia jam for awhile. However, a few weeks back I had some extra beets on hand, and decided to add them to my basic strawberry jam recipe. They add such a vibrant color, and have LOTS of health benefits, so they make the perfect addition to this jam!
If you skip the beets, just add in another 1 cup of fresh strawberries to balance out the ingredients. I do think you’re going to love the flavor and with the maple syrup, the beet flavor goes practically undetectable.
Serve With Yogurt, Pancakes or Coconut Ice Cream
This delicious tasting Strawberry Chia Jam is loaded with flavor and is nutrient-dense. We love to add this homemade chia jam to several of our favorite dishes. Try these:
#1: Homemade Coconut Yogurt Bowl – Make our Thick and Creamy Homemade Coconut Yogurt and add a 1/4 cup of this Strawberry Chia Jam. Top with Wyman’s wild blueberries or fresh blueberries. Add some organic hemp seeds for an additional boost of flavor and nutrients.
#2: Pancake Topping – Make a batch of our Vegan Protein Pancakes and then drizzle on some of this tasty Strawberry Chia Jam.
#3: Ice Cream Topping – Oh, we love adding this homemade chia jam to our favorite coconut-based ice cream. Right now, we are indulging in Daily Harvest. Especially since it delivers right to our door and is super reasonably priced.
STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM
Ingredients
- 1 quart strawberries chopped
- 1 medium beet roasted and peeled
- juice and zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup organic maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- In a food processor, process strawberries and beet until mostly pureed.
- Transfer strawberry/beet mixture to a medium saucepan and add orange juice and zest, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chia seeds and vanilla, and simmer 5-10 minutes more, until mixture thickens to desired consistency.
- Add extra chia seeds if needed to make jam thicker. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat.
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