Chia Seed Strawberry Jam

By sidecars

Ingredients

• 2 cups of fresh strawberries
• 6 dates (click here to see -affiliate link), soaked or more depends on sweetness
• 2 Tbsp of chia seeds (click here to buy -affiliate link)
• 1/4 cup of water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from goodgirlgonegreen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Method

Place the water and dates in a high powered blender (click here to see -affiliate link) and combine to break the dates up into small pieces.
Place the chia seeds and 1 cup of strawberries into the blender.
Pulse on low to break up the strawberries.
Now add the remaining 1 cup of strawberries.
Pulse to incorporate.
Place the jam in a glass container with a lid and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. This will allow the chia seeds to thicken the jam and give the flavors time to infuse.
Notes and tips

The strawberries can be substituted for any berry. I am sure raspberries would taste amazing.
If you do not have fresh berries, frozen berries can be used. Just allow them to thaw before using.
Add more dates if you want a sweeter jam.
Do not over blend the jam because you will end up with a pudding consistency instead of a chunky jam.
The jam will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days, if it lasts that long.
Use the jam as you would any store bought jam.