Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Whole grain toast for serving
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries, then chop into small pieces
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, water, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until strawberries break down
- Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds until evenly distributed
- Transfer to a jar and let cool to room temperature
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to thicken
- Serve on whole grain toast or your favorite breakfast item
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available – just thaw and drain first
- Customize with other berries or spices like cinnamon or vanilla
- For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey
- The jam will continue to thicken as it chills
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg