Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Healthy Canning & Preserves Recipes Healthy Jam & Jelly Recipes Slather This No-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jam on a Piece of Toast 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews This no-added-sugar chia seed jam is a simple and delicious alternative to traditional jams, which are often loaded with sugar. This version relies on the natural sweetness of fruit, with the chia seeds giving it a jam-like consistency while adding extra fiber to boot. Use this no-added-sugar jam for spreading on toast or muffins, adding to yogurt or topping pancakes or oatmeal. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 22, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 5 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup unsweetened mixed frozen berries 2 teaspoons chia seeds Directions Place ½ cup berries in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High for 30 seconds. Stir, slightly mashing the berries with a fork, and microwave on High for 30 seconds more. Stir in 2 teaspoons chia seeds. Let sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture has a jammy texture. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek EatingWell.com, October 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 14 Calories 1g Fat 2g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size about 1 Tbsp. Calories 14 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Protein 0g 1% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 1µg Vitamin C 4mg 5% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 1% Folate 3µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 0mg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 26mg 1% Zinc 0mg 1% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.