No Sugar Blueberry Chia Jam (so easy!)

Why you will love this recipe:

• This healthy blueberry jam tastes amazing! It's slightly sweet and bursting with fresh blueberry flavour.
• This chia jam is so quick and easy to make and is made with only 4 ingredients.
• This homemade jam is made with no sugar and no pectin and is sweetened naturally with blueberries and coconut milk just like my raspberry chia pudding.
• You can use this jam in so many ways including for topping toast, grain free waffles, almond flour banana pancakes and English muffins. You can also add it to porridge or oatmeal.
• This sugar free jam stores really well so is great for meal prep.
• This jam recipe is vegan, plant based, gluten free, dairy free, paleo, low calorie, low sugar and safe for diabetics to eat. Just like my sugar free applesauce recipe.

Ingredients and substitutions:

• Blueberries - blueberries are the main ingredients in this homemade jam. You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries to make this jam recipe.
• Chia seeds - chia seeds are what are used to thicken this jam without having to use any pectin. You can use white or black chia seeds to make this berry jam.
• Coconut milk - coconut milk combines beautifully with the blueberries to give this jam a naturally sweet taste and flavour. I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than low fat coconut milk as low fat is too runny and won't yield that thick jam texture that you're looking for.
• Vanilla extract - this helps enhance all the delicious flavours of this fruit jam.

How to make blueberry chia jam:

Step 1

Place a medium sized pot on the stovetop on medium heat and add the blueberries, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the pot.

Step 2

Bring the ingredients to a boil.

Step 3

Turn the heat down to low and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes (until the berries are broken up).

Step 4

Turn off the burner and let the jam sit for about 10 minutes to cool. Then use your immersion blender and blend the blueberries until you have the desired consistency.

Step 5

Stir in the chia seeds.

Step 6

Transfer the jam to a jar or bowl and place it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This will allow it to thicken.

Top tips:

• I recommend using full fat coconut milk to make this jam recipe - low fat coconut milk is more runny and won't yield the same thick texture.
• If you prefer a sweeter jam: add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
• Instead of using an immersion blender you can transfer the jam to a blender and blend it there instead. 

How to serve blueberry chia jam:

You can use this jam in so many ways! Use it to top toast, English muffins, gluten free dairy free bagels, gluten free blueberry pancakes, grain free lemon blueberry muffins or even ice cream! You can also add it to oatmeal or protein powder overnight oats. This jam could also be used to make jam filled cookies or other desserts.

How to store:

Store this jam in an airtight jar or airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.

You can also freeze this jam to use at a later date. It stores well in an airtight container or jar for up to 6 months in the freezer.