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    July 9, 2021 Breakfast

    Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam

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    Pump up the jam! This raspberry chia jam will give your morning meal a fruity and tangy upgrade. Full of nutrients and without refined sugar, it is the perfect addition to any balanced breakfast.

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    • Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam

    Berry season is in full swing, and raspberries are one of my favourite fruits. When they are in season, I always incpororate as much of them as I can into my daily meals. The seasonal produce is filled with nutrients, low in calories and oh so delicious.

    When it comes to preserving the delicate fruit, my take on a Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam is the perfect way to reap all the benefits of this delicious berry. Packed with fresh fruit, a tangy orange flavour, protein-rich chia seeds and a hint of agave nectar, it is the ideal upgrade to any balanced breakfast.

    Love berries? Try my Healthy Mixed Berry Compote, Berrylicious Chia Seed Pudding and Crunchy Berry and Yoghurt Parfait to reap all the benefits of the seasonal produce.

    What are chia seeds?

    The little black seeds are a superfood to watch out forbecause they are a true superfood. Chia seeds are the eatable seeds from the salvia hispanica plant, located in central and Southern Mexico.

    Rich in fibre, protein and omega-3-fatty acids, superfood is the right word for these little black seeds. Moreover, they can absorb 10-12 times their water weight, like what? This makes them an ideal healthy ingredient to thicken up liquids. Used in this Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam, they create help to get the desired consistency without adding refined sugar. Winner!

    Ingredients

    This easy raspberry chia jam does with just a few ingredients. Here is what you need:

    • Raspberries – Using a softer fruit ensures a short cooking time. Harder fruits need more time to get tender and form into a jam which extends the cooking time.
    • Chia seeds – The little black seeds help thicken the jam and are used instead of refined sugar.
    • Orange – I use the juice and zest of ½ an orange to get the full flavour. When using the peel, opt for organic fruits.
    • Agave syrup – A little goes a long way with berries, so I only use a bit of agave syrup to add sweetness to the already sweet raspberries.
    raspberry chia jam spread on dark bread with vintage knife laying next to it

    Instructions

    This raspberry jam recipe is easy and super quick to prepare:

    1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Wash the raspberries under cold water and drain well. Grate the zest of half the orange and juice.
    2. Add agave syrup, raspberries, freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange zest to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer on medium to low heat for about 10 minutes until the berries thicken. Gently smash with a spoon or fork. Stir occasionally to help combine.
    3. Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Pour in a sealable jar and let cool. The jam will thicken up as the chia seeds soak in some moisture.
    4. Spread on whole-wheat bread or toast, serve over oatmeal, with yoghurt and more. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

    Serving ideas

    This is the jam I’m going for when I crave something fruity and spreadable. There are so many delicious things you can serve this Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam with. Here are my favourites:

    • over oatmeal and yoghurt
    • spread on whole wheat bread
    • blend into smoothies
    • use as an ingredeint in desserts

    More berry breakfast recipes

    Try these sweet and balanced morning options to change up your meal plan:

    • Healthy Mixed Berry Compote
    • Berrylicious Chia Seed Pudding
    • Crunchy Berry and Yoghurt Parfait
    raspberry chia jam spread on dark bread with vintage knife laying next to it and weck jar wir jam

    Raspberry Orange Chia Seed Jam

    Yvonne
    Pump up the jam! This raspberry chia jam will give your morning meal a fruity and tangy upgrade. Full of nutrients and without refined sugar, it is the perfect addition to any balanced breakfast.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine European, International
    Servings 4
    Calories 62 kcal

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • cooking spoon
    • tablespoon
    • sealable glass jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 g raspberries 2 cups
    • ½ orange (juice and zest)
    • 2 ½ tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Wash the raspberries under cold water and drain well. Grate the zest of half the orange and juice.
    • Add agave syrup, raspberries, freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange zest to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
    • Let simmer on medium to low heat for about 10 minutes until the berries thicken. Gently smash with a spoon or fork. Stir occasionally to help combine.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Pour in a sealable jar and let cool. The jam will thicken up as the chia seeds soak in some moisture.
    • Spread on whole-wheat bread or toast, serve over oatmeal, with yoghurt and more. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 62kcal
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    Nutritional values are estimates only calculated with the recipe calorie and nutrition calculator provided by verywellfit.com. The author of this website is not a nutritionist nor a doctor. All nutritional data provided in the recipes and correspondent blog posts are for informational purposes only. Do not use the information as nutritional or medical advice.

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