Chia Berry Jam

Why I Love This

This is one of those simple staples that checks a lot of boxes:

• High in fibre → supports digestion, blood sugar, and hormone health

• Naturally sweet → no need for refined sugar

• Easy to prep → takes under 15 minutes

• Versatile → great on toast, yogurt, smoothies, or chia pudding

It’s a small habit that adds up quickly.

Ingredients

• 500 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

  (I love a mix of dark sweet cherries, wild blueberries, and strawberries)

• ½ cup chia seeds

• Juice of ¼ lemon (freshly squeezed)

• 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. Add berries to a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Let them simmer until they release their juices and begin to soften (about 8–10 minutes).

3. Gently mash the berries to your desired texture (I like it slightly chunky).

4. Turn off the heat.

5. Stir in chia seeds, lemon juice, and maple syrup.

6. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken.

7. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate.

Storage

• Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week

How to Use

• On sourdough or toast

• Swirled into yogurt or cottage cheese

• Added to smoothies

• Paired with nut butter for a balanced snack

Estimated Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon)

(Approximate, based on full recipe yield ~530 g)

• Calories: ~35

• Fibre: ~2–3 g

• Sugar: ~2–3 g (from fruit)

• Fat: ~1.5 g