Healthy Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam with No Added Sugar 🌱💜

Ingredients:
2 cups / 300g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
3 tablespoons / 36g chia seeds
1/4 cup / 60ml water
1 tablespoon / 15ml lemon juice
Optional: Pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine blueberries, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the mixture becomes juicy. Mash some of the berries with a fork for desired texture.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. Stir in the chia seeds and optional cinnamon or vanilla. Mix well.
5. Let the mixture stand for about 15-20 minutes, stirring a couple of times. The jam will thicken as the chia seeds gel. It will continue to thicken upon cooling.
6. Taste the jam. If you prefer it sweeter (depending on the natural sweetness of your blueberries), you can add a touch of stevia or monk fruit sweetener, but the goal is sugar-free.
7. Once cooled, transfer to a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid.
8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Setting Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Calories per Serving: Approx. 25 per 2 tbsp | Number of Servings: Makes approx. 1.5 cups