Healthy Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
Healthy Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam (No Added Sugar)
A naturally sweet, nutrient-packed vegan jam you can make in minutes!
If you’ve been looking for a healthy vegan jam that’s bursting with flavor, takes only a few minutes to make, and has zero added sugar, this Homemade Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is about to become your new must-have staple! 🌱✨
I make this recipe almost every week because it’s just that good — thick, juicy, sweet, and incredibly nourishing. You can spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, add it to smoothies, use it as a topping for pancakes… the possibilities are endless.
And the best part?
It’s made with just 3 wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar. The natural sweetness from fresh blueberries does all the magic.
💙 Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Chia Jam
✔️ 100% vegan & refined sugar-free
✔️ Thickens naturally with chia seeds
✔️ Ready in under 10 minutes
✔️ Stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer
✔️ Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3s
✔️ Tastes better than store-bought jam
This is truly the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy — until you taste it and wonder why you ever bought jam from a store.
🫐 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2–3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1–2 tsp maple syrup (if you like it sweeter — but totally not needed!)
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Heat the blueberries
Add blueberries to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their natural juices.
2️⃣ Mash to your preferred texture
Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the blueberries.
(Leave some berries whole if you like a chunkier jam!)
3️⃣ Add the chia seeds + lemon
Stir in chia seeds and lemon juice. Mix well.
4️⃣ Let it thicken
Remove from heat and allow the jam to sit for 5–10 minutes.
The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and naturally gel into a perfect jam texture.
5️⃣ Transfer & cool
Pour your jam into a clean jar and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
That’s it — DONE! 💙
🌿 Tips & Variations
✨ Use mixed berries for a more complex flavor.
✨ Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
✨ Sweetener optional — blueberries are usually sweet enough on their own.
✨ Frozen fruit works perfectly — no need to thaw.
✨ Blend the jam for a silky-smooth texture.
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: Up to 7 days
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (store in a freezer-safe jar or container)
