Did you know? Store-bought jam is typically packed full of sugar. Here is our healthy, sugar free homemade Jam recipe using just naturally sweet berries and protein packed Chia Seeds.
Serve with Coconut Pancakes, spread on toasted Gluten Free, Grain Free Bread or dollop onto sweet treats.

Nourish 101:

  • This recipe for Smashed Berry Jam is a great sugar free alternative to store bought jams that typically have a high sugar content. Too much refined sugar negatively impacts your body’s functions by disrupting blood sugar levels, impacting hormone regulation, triggering inflammation and can also lead to unwanted weight gain.
  • Berries are a low-sugar fruit that provide a good dose of vitamin C and anti-oxidants.
  • Chia Seeds are rich in fibre, protein and omegas adding to the power-packed nutritional quality of this recipe.

Dietary Notes:

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free and soy free.
To make this recipe low FODMAP see recipe notes below.

Sugar Free Smashed Berry Jam

Did you know? Store-bought jam is typically packed full of sugar. Here is our healthy, sugar free homemade Jam recipe using just naturally sweet berries and protein packed Chia Seeds
Keyword Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP, Nut Free, Preservative Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, chopped or Raspberries, Blackberries or Mixed Berries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons raw honey, pure maple syrup or liquid stevia to taste Optional Sweetener

Instructions

  • Make smashed berry jam by mashing berries with a fork to form a rough paste. Alternatively blitz with a small hand mix or spice grinder. Add sweetener if using. 
  • Stir through chia seeds and set aside in refrigerator for a minimum of 25 minutes to set. 
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to use. 

Notes

Make It Personal:
  • Choose your favourite berry or use a combination of mixed berries.
  • Add extra Chia Seeds if you like your jam thicker.
  • To add extra sweetness to your Smashed Berry Jam add a touch of Pure Maple Syrup or Raw Honey.
Recipe Tips:
  • When chia seeds mix with a wet ingredient they swell and will naturally thicken to a jam-like consistency.
Sensitive to FODMAPs?
  • If using sweetener opt for Pure Maple Syrup instead of honey.

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