How To Make Chia Berry Jam, Your New Healthy Brunch Hack

Wanna add some chia seed superpower to your diet? We've got just the recipe for you: Chia Berry Jam! You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this jam. PLUS, it's sweetened with honey (healthy!) and packed with protein, fiber and omega-3s.
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Wanna add some chia seed superpower to your diet? We've got just the recipe for you: Chia Berry Jam! You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this jam. PLUS, it's sweetened with honey (healthy!) and packed with protein, fiber and omega-3s. Keep reading for the quick and easy recipe!

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Ingredients:
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 5-6 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 lime

Instructions:
1. Combine strawberries, raspberries, honey, chia seeds and lime juice in a blender. Pulse until combined.
2. Pour berry mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
3. Spoon into a jar and enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Combine strawberries and raspberries in a blender.

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Add honey, chia seeds and lime juice. Pulse until combined.

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Pour berry mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool.

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Spoon into a jar and enjoy!

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For breakfast, spread the jam over cream cheese and toast. Yum!

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Now THAT'S the perfect way to start any day.

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