Chia seeds are not only rich in omega 3s and are incredibly high in fibre but they can also absorb approximately 10 times their weight in liquid, making them great in puddings (here) & smoothies (here) but yep...you guessed it....jam!
Normal jam is packed full of at least 50% sugar, not to mention what other nasties if it's from the supermarket. This jam is super healthy because it's basically just berries and chia seeds. It works great on toast but other uses include as a topping on pancakes, scones, cakes, in panacotta etc
This jam will not have the sweetness that you're used to with jam but I love that the berries become the hero of the dish rather than the sweetner. The other bonus is so super fast to make!
Raspberry Chia Jam
500g berries (i used raspberries, can use blueberries, strawberries, blackberries etc)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or essence (recipe here)
1 Tablespoon coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
pinch Himalayan or fine sea salt
2 Tablespoon chia seeds
METHOD
Add 400g or the berries to the TM bowl
Add vanilla, salt,lemon juice & sugar and mix speed 4 for 5 seconds
Add remaining 100g berries to bowl. Add chia seeds
Cook 8 minutes 100/speed 1 
Pour into sterilized jar and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month (or can be put into zip lock bag and stored in the freezer.
NOTES
If you don't have a thermomix simply use your food processor for the first 3 steps. Then place everything in a saucepan and cook over medium heat 10 minutes.
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