This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is a healthy, delicious alternative to sugary jams. Made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and honey, it’s packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Enjoy it on toast with your morning coffee, in cakes, or with chia pudding for a tasty, guilt-free treat!
Originally published December 2018, updated March 2025.
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Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is packed with nutrition and fresh strawberries making it the ultimate jam. This recipe is super easy to make and can be used in multiple ways to add valuable nutrition to many dishes.
Enjoy this fruit spread on toast, on a sandwich with peanut butter, as a filling in your favorite cake recipe, or paired with my Chia Seed Pudding! However you choose to eat it, I promise you will love it!
Strawberry season is here so now is the perfect time to make this homemade Strawberry Chia Jam!
How to Make Strawberry Jam without Sugar?
To make strawberry chia jam without sugar, use a natural sweetener like honey, a touch of maple syrup, or skip sweeteners altogether if the strawberries are sweet enough.
Why You'll Love Strawberry Chia Jam
- Easy Recipe to Make: Simple ingredients and minimal prep for a quick, homemade jam.
- Naturally Sweetened: This is a healthier option because it uses honey instead of refined sugar like a traditional jam.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with chia seeds, offering fiber, protein, Omega-3s, and antioxidants.
- Versatile: Just like regular jam, you can enjoy it on toast, as a cake filling, with plain yogurt, or in chia pudding.
- Delicious and Guilt-Free: Chia Seed Strawberry Jam tastes amazing while supporting a balanced diet!
- Small Batches: This recipe only makes about 2 cups of jam, so there's no need to can a lot of extra chia jam or worry about it spoiling
Healthy Jam Recipe
Unlike conventional jams loaded with refined sugar, this Chia Smash Strawberry Jam is naturally sweetened with honey.
Not only does honey add a unique and delicious flavor, but it also brings its own set of health benefits. Honey contains antioxidants, supports the immune system, and is a healthier alternative to processed sugars.
The combination of fresh strawberries and honey creates a vibrant, fruity, perfectly balanced, and naturally sweet taste.
Tools Needed
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Potato Masher
- Half Pint Mason Jars (2)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Everything you need for this homemade chia seed jam recipe is available at your local grocery store and farmer's markets.
- Fresh Strawberries - Strawberries are a summer fruit and for the best results, be sure to use fresh fruit for this recipe!
- Honey (Raw Honey or Pasteurized Honey) or Pure Maple Syrup
- Chia Seeds
- Lemon Juice - I like fresh lemon juice but bottled works just as well
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How to Make Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
If you've never learned how to make jam, this recipe is perfect for you! This Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is super simple and tastes much better than store-bought jam!
- Wash the strawberries and give them a rough chop.
- Put the strawberries into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes until the strawberries break down, become liquid and begin to bubble.
- Remove from heat and use a potato masher to mash the berries. If you prefer a chunkier jam, don’t mash it too much. If you like it super smooth, use a food processor.
- Stir in the honey, lemon juice and chia seeds.
- Let stand 10 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer the jam into a sealed container. The jam will thicken further as it cools.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways to enjoy this Chia Strawberry Jam. Grab a cup of coffee and spread this fresh jam on your favorite treats!
- Spread strawberry jam with chia seeds on toast
- Use as a topping for ice cream
- Use as the "J" in PB & J sandwiches
- Mix into yogurt or chia pudding
- Cake filling
- Pair with cheese and crackers for cheese boards
- Use it as a filling for Thumprint Cookies
- Stir into oatmeal
Storage Directions
Store homemade strawberry chia jam in a mason jar or other airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
For longer storage, place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. These are my favorite freezer containers!
FAQ
No, chia seeds need not be soaked before making this Strawberry Chia Seed Jam recipe. They naturally absorb liquid and thicken the mixture as the jam cools, creating a gel-like consistency. Just mix them directly into the warm fruit mixture, and they’ll do their job without pre-soaking.
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones to make chia jam. Just thaw them first and drain any excess liquid to prevent the jam from becoming too watery. Cook the thawed strawberries as you would with fresh ones, and the chia seeds will still thicken the mixture perfectly.
Can I can or preserve chia seed jam for long-term storage?
No, Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is not recommended for canning or long-term storage because chia seeds can affect the jam’s acidity and stability, making it unsafe for traditional canning methods. It’s best to store chia jam in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for a few months. For long-term preservation, consider making a traditional jam without chia seeds.
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Recipe
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 Cups 1x
Description
This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam is a healthy, delicious alternative to sugary jams. Made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and honey, it’s packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Enjoy it on toast with your morning coffee, in cakes, or with chia pudding for a tasty, guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
Instructions:
- Put the strawberries into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes until the strawberries break down, become liquid and begin to bubble.
- Remove from heat and use a potato masher to mash the berries. If you prefer a jam with chunks of fruit don’t mash it too much.
- Stir in the honey, lemon juice and chia seeds.
- Let stand 10 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer the jam into a sealable glass jar. The jam will thicken further as it cools.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
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