Chia Seed Berry Jam
SnackChia seed berry jam is a beauty. Once you make it you will find yourself going through it in a flash.
Calories21kcal
Carbs3.4g
Protein0.5g
Fats0.5g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
Jam is great to add to your breakfast on days when you are physically active for an extra hit of carbohydrates.
Health Benefits
Berries are a great source of antioxidants. These antioxidants protect your body from substances called free radicals, which cause damage to cells.
Expert Tips
This jam goes well with your overnight oats, toast, natural yoghurt and protein pudding.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 200 g Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- ½ Lemon (zest from ½ a lemon)
Instructions
- Pour the berries into a pot with a little water and simmer stirring regularly for about 20 minutes until the liquid is reduced.
- Next add in the honey, lemon and chia seeds and mix well.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- When the mixture is cool pour into a jar. You can keep the jam in the fridge and it will keep for a week.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1.8mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 0.7ugVitamin C: 4.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.24mg
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