19 Mar The easy way to make sugar free chia jam
Starting the day with a toast and jam is a delight not highly recommended if you want to limit the consumption of sugar. But, do you know what? There are options that allow us to have this classic breakfast in a healthier way. Like this sugar free chia jam!
Although the perfect combination to eat it is with a toast, you can also combine it with rice biscuits or put it on top of your favorites desserts. It can also be used to fill cakes, pies, pastries, everything. In short, you can use it as a normal jam, but without the guilt of consuming sugar.
Yes, those tiny chia seeds can convert any fruit pulp into an unctuous jam and, best of all, chia is a great source of nutrients and energy. Remember that it’s a superfood!
We give you the basic recipe to prepare this healthy choice of jam. Then, you can modify it as you want.
It’s so easy to make sugar free chia jam!
Ingredients
- 300 grams of fruit (strawberries, pineapple, apricot, orange, raspberries…)
- 15 grams of Gold Foods USA chia seeds
- 5 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup
Preparation
- Put 300 grams of your favorite fruit in a pot and cook it for 10 minutes on a slow heat.
- Crush the fruit with a fork to get its juices out.
- Add 15 grams of chia seeds, 5 tablespoons of agave syrup, honey or a non-calorie sweetener. Cook it two more minutes. Taste the sweetness and texture. If you need to add some water or more sweetener, just do it! Your recipe, your choices.
Did you know that in a 2014 study they found that Chia seeds were one of the highest sources in the world in antioxidants? It’s true. They’re also super high in fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium, iron and omega-3. Oh, and we didn’t finish jet: they’re also very high in B vitamins and zinc.
For its great content of Omega 3 and antioxidants, chia seeds have become one of the favorite foods of many, this fruit jam with chia, will complement your mornings for a healthier breakfast.
Making your own jams at home has many advantages, among them, that we can make them to our liking, change ingredients and portions, knowing the exact values in the recipe perfectly. Don’t way anymore.
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