Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

This is the best jam I have ever made (or tasted) and I feel good eating it because it’s low in sugar and has a good dose of both protein and healthy fat so it doesn’t spike blood sugar levels like most conventional jams. Blueberries are super  high in anti-oxidants, vitamin K, vitamin C and fibre and are low in sugar. Chia seeds are also high in fibre (double whammy!), high in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and manganese and are great for digestion, so this is a jam you actually want in your fridge! Here are some additional blueberry and chia seed benefits. You can spread the jam on toast, stir it into some organic kefir , add it on top of a warm bowl of oatmeal or use it to make some blueberry nice-cream (frozen banana ice cream – just blend 2 frozen bananas along with a dollop of blueberry jam and enjoy). I love this jam because it tastes so good that no one will ever guess its good for you!

Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

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Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh organic blueberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Add the blueberries to a medium sized pot and mash them slightly with a potato masher.
2. Add lemon juice, rind and maple syrup and bring to a boil.
3. Turn down the heat to low-medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add chia seeds , cinnamon and cloves and simmer for 5 more minutes, mixing with a whisk to break down any clumps and to prevent burning.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then transfer to the firdge in an air-tight glass container.
6. Store jam in the fridge for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long).

Blueberry Chia Seed Jam was last modified: January 31st, 2017 by Michelle

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Jane is a health, fitness & nutrition enthusiast, and the primary contributor of The GAF Way. She is a nurse by profession and a writer by passion, who loves reading and writing about anything health and fitness related. She has a soft spot for macadamia chocolate.