Strawberry Chia Jam

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Making homemade Strawberry Chia Jam has never been easier! This jam only requires 3 ingredients, and no sugar is needed. You will not believe how easy it is to make strawberry chia jam for a healthy jam option!

Chia jams are so delicious and easy. Some of my other chia jams are Blackberry Chia Jam, Raspberry Chia Jam, and Peach Chia Jam.

Glass jar of strawberry chia jam with spoon, surrounded by strawberries, with text overlay “Strawberry Chia Jam.”

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Reasons You'll Love It
Ingredients For Strawberry Chia Jam
Step By Step Instructions
Strawberry Chia Jam Goes Well With:
Recipe FAQs
More Chia Jam Recipes
Strawberry Chia Jam
Reviews

What was your favorite school lunch when you were a kid? Mine was a PB&J sandwich. Nothing beats a classic, am I right? Speaking of my Peanut Butter And Jelly Chia Pudding is an amazing pick for any PB&J fans.

Sweet and savory at the same time, soft with just a little bit of crunch, ugh, I’m getting hungry already! Bet you thought you couldn't enjoy this old fave in a clean-eating lifestyle. Use a thick slice of whole wheat bread or even a brown rice cake, layered with Honey Roasted Peanut Butter and a healthy dollop of this strawberry jam. All the goodness.

The problem with most jams out there -- even the healthier ones at the store -- is the insane amount of sugar that gets added to the jam. I mean...WHY? There's no need for all that added sugar. I mean, we're talking about sweet fruit already, am I right? (If you're looking for alternative sugar sweeteners to substitute unhealthy options check out my 7 Healthy Sugar Substitutes)

Let's bring back those happy, carefree days without a trace of guilt. It’s all about making healthier choices!

Reasons You'll Love It

Stores easily in the fridge
Sweet and delicious
Great low-sugar alternative to regular jams

Ingredients For Strawberry Chia Jam

Overhead view of fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and raw honey in glass bowls on a light background.

Strawberries: When the fresh strawberries cook down, they turn soft and syrupy—perfect for that jammy texture. You can also use frozen strawberries if you'd like.

Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds soak up liquid and create a gel-like texture, which is what thickens the jam. They’ve got a mild, earthy taste that blends right in, and they also add a bit of seedy crunch. Whether they're in my chia puddings as Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding, or in a salad dressing, Strawberry Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette, they are always an excellent choice to add. If you don't care for the texture of chia seeds, you can blend the jam together to make a smooth texture.

Raw Honey: Raw honey adds a light, natural sweetness that lifts the flavor of the strawberries without overpowering them. It can also be substituted with coconut sugar, monk fruit extract (for a low-sugar option), or pure maple syrup.

Step By Step Instructions

Chopped strawberries beginning to cook and soften in a black saucepan with a stirring spoon.

Step 1: Add the strawberries to a saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook until the strawberries break down and become liquidly, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Chia seeds being stirred into cooked strawberry mixture in a saucepan, creating a thick jam texture.

Step 2: Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the honey. Taste, and add more honey, as needed, for additional sweetness. If vegan, use pure maple syrup instead of raw honey. Mash the fruit with the back of a spatula or a potato masher. Add the chia seeds, and stir to combine.

Glass jars of fresh strawberry chia jam surrounded by strawberries, with jam spread on a rice cake.

Step 3: Let stand 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. The jam will continue to thicken, especially once refrigerated, but if you'd like a thicker consistency, particularly with very high-liquid fruits, you can stir in more chia seeds 1 tablespoon at a time.

Hand holding a rice cake topped with vibrant strawberry chia jam, with jars and strawberries in background.

Step 4: Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, enjoy!

Strawberry Chia Jam Goes Well With:

Rice Cakes: Jam on rice cakes is also great and this way you could add a drizzle of peanut butter or honey too.
Sandwiches: PB&J's are an amazing pair, especially with any kind of chia jam, whether that's this strawberry chia jam or my Blueberry Chia Jam. All kinds are amazing.
Ice Cream: Try this jam as a topper to my Vanilla Ice Cream.

Recipe FAQs

How To Sweeten Jam Without Sugar

This is my favorite thing about making homemade chia jam: no need to load it with tons of sugar! In fact, you don't even need to add any sugar at all, as the fruit contains fructose which is naturally sweet. If your fruit just isn't quite sweet enough once you taste it, you can sweeten it some with either raw honey or pure maple syrup (this also keeps it vegan). The jam will be sweet and delicious, and without the unnecessary calories and processed sugar! For a no-sugar-added approach, you can use monkfruit extract.

Does this Work With Other Fruits?

YES! If you're looking for more fruits to make chia seed jam, here are some great options:
- raspberries
- blueberries
- peaches
- blackberries
- grapes
- apples
- rhubarb

How To Store Strawberry Jam

Place the jam in an airtight container. It can store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You'll see the jam start to thicken as it cools. (For information on what containers to use, check out my Ultimate Guide to Best Meal Prep Containers.)

Can Chia Jam Be Canned?

Unfortunately, chia seeds don't like to be canned, so this jam should remain fresh. If frozen, it will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or longer, but it cannot be canned.

More Chia Jam Recipes

Check out more of my delicious chia jam recipes:

Lacey Baier

Making homemade Strawberry Chia Jam has never been easier! This jam only requires 3 ingredients, and no sugar is needed.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Cool 15

Total Time 20

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Calories 19 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

▢ 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
▢ 1 tablespoon raw honey, as needed for sweetness (use pure maple syrup if vegan)
▢ ¼ cup chia seeds, plus more as needed, to thicken

Instructions

Add the strawberries to a saucepan and set over medium heat.
Cook until the strawberries break down and become liquidly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Mash the fruit with the back of a spatula or a potato masher. You can make it as smooth or as lumpy as you'd like here for the texture of the jam.
Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the honey. Taste, and add more honey, as needed, for additional sweetness. If vegan, use pure maple syrup instead of raw honey.
Add the chia seeds, and stir to combine.
Let stand 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. The jam will continue to thicken, especially once refrigerated, but if you'd like a thicker consistency, particularly with very high-liquid fruits, you can stir in more chia seeds 1 tablespoon at a time.
Once the jam has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or sealable mason jar.

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Notes

The jam can also be frozen for up to 3 months -- just thaw in the fridge before using.
The jam will thicken further and become more set once it's completely chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoonCalories: 19 kcalCarbohydrates: 2.6 gProtein: 0.4 gFat: 0.6 gSaturated Fat: 0.1 gSodium: 0.5 mgFiber: 0.9 gSugar: 1.4 g

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