Vegan Strawberry Chia Jam

Vegan Strawberry Chia Jam is a healthy and yummy spread recipe. We will prepare this plant-based jam from strawberries, natural liquid sweeteners, and chia seeds. This jam works well as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, and toast. We can also serve this yummy jam with cakes, pancakes, muffins, or bread pieces. The chia seeds soak the strawberry juice and form a dense texture that’s similar to traditional jam. Chia seeds are a perfect match for a hearty vegan diet because they are high in iron, dietary fiber, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and protein. This Vegan Strawberry Chia jam recipe uses less added sugar. The carbohydrate amount present in this vegan jam is only 4 grams.

Let’s prepare the chia jam with the instructions (discussed below).

STATS

• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free
• Total Time: One hour and five minutes
• Preparation Time: Five minutes
• Setting Time For Chia Seeds: Sixty minutes

EQUIPMENT

• One tiny bowl
• High-quality Food blender
• Container

INGREDIENTS

• Two tbsp of chia seeds
• Half a cup of water
• Fresh two cups of strawberries
• Liquid sweeteners such as stevia one tablespoon

INGREDIENT NOTES

Strawberries:

• Fresh strawberries are preferred to achieve a good-quality jam. But you can replace it with frozen strawberries. We will defrost the strawberries before preparing the jam.

Sweetener:

• We can utilize various liquid and vegan sweeteners such as maple syrup, coconut sugar, agave nectar, or date syrup. Additionally, you can include pureed dates or other fruit for a naturally sweetened.

Chia seeds:

• Choose good-quality chia seeds. They are beneficial to the jam because they provide a dense texture jam.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add half a cup of water and chia seeds to a tiny bowl.
2. Put aside the seeds for approximately sixty minutes or until the size of the seeds doubles.
3. After that, add the soaked chia seeds, stevia, and fresh strawberries to a food blender.
4. Mix all items until a smooth texture forms.
5. The yummy and fruity Strawberry Chia Jam is ready.
6. Place the chia jam in a covered dish or box and preserve it in the fridge.
7. You can also spread the jam over the bread and enjoy.

FLAVOR ENHANCEMENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS OF THE JAM

Spices:

• Add a hint of ginger paste, nutmeg, or cinnamon powder to the jam.

Citrus juice:

• We can improve the strawberry jam flavor with lime juice.

Vanilla extract:

• Include a dash of good-quality vanilla extract in the jam. The almond extract also pairs well.

Chia seeds:

• Try this jam recipe with different sorts of chia seeds such as white chia seeds. I used black seeds to create the jam.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Pair the tasty jam with rice cakes, whole wheat toast, crackers, or sourdough.
• Utilize the jam as a topping oatmeal, pancakes, or porridge.
• Serve it vegan scones, biscuits, or muffins.
• You can utilize the chai jam as a spread for cheese sandwiches.
• Fill vegan crepes with strawberry jam.

TIPS

• Utilize fresh and ripe strawberries to prepare this jam.
• Frozen strawberries also work because of affordable and easy options.
• We will add a dash of sweetener to the jam. After that, add more if needed.
• Utilize fresh and good-quality chia seeds.
• Try this strawberry jam with different kinds of berries or fruits such as pear, mango, peach, or blackberry.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We can store the tasty strawberry chia jam in a covered jar and refrigerate it for eight to twelve days.

Freezer:

• You can freeze the strawberry chia jam in a freezer-safe container for sixty to ninety days.

FAQs

What function do the chia seeds provide in this jam?

• Chia seeds are a natural thickening agent. They soak the strawberry juice and create a dense consistency similar to pectin in a classic jam.

Can we incorporate flavorings or spices into the jam?

• Yes, you can add flavorings or spices to the jam such as a dash of crushed cinnamon, a splash of vanilla essence, or lime juice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 8
Total quantity Two cups of chai jam
Total Calories 26 kcal
Carbohydrates 4 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 2 mg