Raspberry Chia Jam Recipe – Quick & Easy No-Cook Spread Recipe
This quick and easy no-cook raspberry chia jam is a healthy and delicious spread made with fresh or thawed raspberries, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for adding a burst of fruity flavor to your breakfast or snacks without any cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Raspberries or Frozen Raspberries (thawed)
- 1/4 cup Whole Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Honey or Agave Nectar or Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)
- Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberries: If using fresh raspberries, rinse them under cool water and pat them dry. If using frozen raspberries, ensure they are completely thawed.
- Mash Raspberries: Transfer the raspberries to a medium-sized mixing bowl and gently mash them using a fork, potato masher, or the back of a spoon.
- Add Ingredients: To the mashed raspberries, add the chia seeds, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Mix Well: Stir everything together well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Initial Rest: Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and swell.
- Stir Again: After the initial rest, stir the jam again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture into a clean airtight container or glass jar and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to set.
Notes
- Letting the mixture rest both at room temperature and in the refrigerator helps the chia seeds swell and thicken the jam naturally without cooking.
- You can customize the sweetness by choosing your preferred sweetener among maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, or granulated sugar.
- For a smoother texture, mash the raspberries more thoroughly or pulse gently in a blender before mixing with chia seeds.
Keywords: raspberry chia jam, no-cook jam, chia seed spread, healthy fruit jam, easy chia jam
