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I have a feeling you’re going to be making many, many batches of this EASY, 4 ingredient sugar-free strawberry chia seed jam recipe. It’s perfect for summer strawberries, and it’s the best sugar-free jam recipe out there! I wanted (no, scratch that, I needed!) a low carb alternative to jam, and keto strawberry jam is just what I’ve been looking for.
Just think about it… a fresh batch of the best 90-second keto bread (or some low carb bread from my upcoming COOKBOOK – coming this fall!) toasted up, a pat of grass-fed butter, and some of this chia jam spread on top. I always thought toast + jam could never be low carb, but low carb toast and jam IS POSSIBLE and it’s utterly delicious.
Oh, and don’t forget a hot cup of tea to go with your sugar-free jam! Growing up in a Russian household, these two went hand in hand.
Lately I’ve been obsessed with the teas from Earth Mama Organics – they’re 100% USDA certified organic, non-GMO project verified, and taste delicious. I can appreciate them as a mom of two that’s been through pregnancy and being a new mom, but they also have a lineup for just about anyone:
- Organic Heartburn Tea – This minty blend tea settles my heartburn as soon as it starts. It’s also soothing for scratchy throats.
- Organic Peaceful Mama Tea – Truth: Life gets overwhelming sometimes. This tea has a blend of organic calming herbs, so you can slow down and relax. With a cup of tea in one hand and strawberry chia seed jam in the other. 😉
- Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea – Sure, it’s great for labor and menstrual support, but I happen to just love raspberries! And, it’s rich in iron, calcium and magnesium. Even my husband likes this one.
Okay, you’ve got your tea, now I’ll show you how to make sugar-free jam to enjoy with it! This chia jam recipe is beyond easy. The whole process, most of which is hands off, takes 30 minutes. And just 4 basic ingredients… 2 ingredients if you don’t include the optional ones. Just my kind of recipe.
How To Make Sugar-Free Jam With Chia Seeds
As I mentioned, this strawberry chia seed jam recipes is easy, easy, EASY. Let me show you just how easy.
Making jam with chia seeds starts with heating the strawberries. This causes them to release their liquid and break down a bit…aka prepare themselves to be turned into scrumptious jam.
Then, we’ll mash the strawberries. This probably won’t take much work because they should be pretty soft at this point.
Pro tip: If you want perfectly smooth strawberries, blend them with an immersion blender until smooth.
Now it’s time to sample. Taste the mixture to see if it’s sweet enough already or if it will need a bit of sweetener. This will vary from person to person, so decide what YOU like best. If it’s too tart, you can stir in some sweetener. I like to start with a tablespoon at a time and then sample again. Some strawberries will be sweeter than others so it’s really a good idea to taste before you add in TOO much sweetener.
Now it’s time to stir in those chia seeds and the lemon zest if you’re going to add it. Then it will just take 5-10 minutes to thicken. (Just enough time to get that keto bread ready.)
How Can I Thicken Jam Without Sugar?
You can thicken jam without sugar by using chia seeds! Chia seeds are actually a great thickener for keto strawberry jam because it’s easy and healthy.
Chia seeds have protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. No sugar needed in this chia berry jam.
How Many Carbs Are In Sugar Free Strawberry Jam?
There are just 3 grams net carbs in this sugar free strawberry jam! Can you believe it? The full nutrition stats are below in the recipe card, but I thought that you would also want to know some of the highlighted nutrition facts, per serving:
- 32 calories
- 1 gram fat
- 3 grams net carbs
- 2 grams fiber
Pretty good for an easy, sugar-free jam recipe, don’t you think?
How To Store Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam
Your sugar-free strawberry jam should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last about a week in the fridge. And if you won’t use it all within a week, you can always freeze it!
Can You Freeze Strawberry Chia Jam?
Yes, you can freeze strawberry chia jam! It will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Simply thaw it out, give it a stir, and it’s ready to use again.
Serving Ideas For Keto Strawberry Jam
Strawberry chia jam is one of those condiments that just makes anything taste better. So many of my low carb breakfast recipes would work well, as would desserts. Give one of these a try or let me know what you create in the comments!
- Earth Mama Organics Teas – I still say the best way to enjoy chia seed jam is with a spoon and some hot tea!
- Gluten-Free Keto Crepes– Stuff with ricotta cheese and this sugar-free strawberry jam.
- Best Sugar-free Low Carb Ice Cream– Swirl into a scoop of low carb ice cream.
- Keto Almond Flour Pancakes – Spread onto keto pancakes for a fruity twist.
You can also use this jam as a filling for keto pop tarts (those have a filling with similar ingredients).
Last but not least, check out all my low carb bread recipes to find your favorite one to slather with sugar-free chia jam.
Tools To Make Strawberry Chia Jam:
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- Mini Strawberry Slicer – This is one of those gadgets that you don’t think you need… until you use it! It slices strawberries WAY faster than using a knife.
- Weck Glass Jars– The perfect way to store your sugar-free jam recipe.
- Hand Blender – For extra-smooth keto strawberry jam.
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Place the strawberries into a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the strawberries release a lot of liquid and soften.
Mash the strawberries with a spoon or potato masher. If you want super smooth jam without strawberry pieces, use an immersion blender to puree the berries.
Taste to check if the jam is sweet enough. Add sweetener to taste, if desired, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Remove from heat. Stir in the chia seeds and lemon zest, if using. Allow the jam to cool for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
For even thicker jam, add an additional 1-3 teaspoons chia seeds if desired. Jam will thicken more when refrigerated.
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Serving size: 2 tbsp
Makes 1 cup jam.
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35 Comments
Laurie
IS THERE ANTHING I CAN USE INSTEAD LEOMON ZEST IF NOT WHERE CAN I FIND IT, EXACTLY WHAT IS IT?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Laurie, Lemon zest is the outside yellow peel from the lemon. You can use a small grater or microplane to extract your own zest from a lemon, just be sure to only use the yellow skin and not the white pith underneath the skin. The pith is very bitter and can overpower the recipe.
Elizabeth
Is it possible to strain this as I don’t care for the seeds sticking n my teeth?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Elizabeth, Yes, absolutely! You’ll want to use a blender to puree the berries, then you can push them through a sieve to remove the seeds. Enjoy!
Denise
Has anybody tried this using ground chia seeds? I hate that chia seeds stick in my teeth but would love to get a Keto Friendly jam just dont want the whole seeds
Denise
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Denise, Yes, you can use ground chia seeds.
Nancy Wright
I think this sounds great! Looking forward to trying this summer with homegrown strawberries and blueberries too. Thanks so much!
Yadira
Made it very easy and very yummy; perfect with my keto toast!! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Brianna
This is just what I was looking for! Thanks for all the great recipes 🙂
A couple questions – Do you think this recipe could be canned, like sealed in the jars and stored on the shelf, since it’s cooked?
I usually make Freezer jam for the year when I go strawberry picking- is there a reason it would only last 3 months?
Thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Brianna, Chia seed jams are not safe for canning. There are a couple of resources online that can explain why in more detail, but basically it has to do with the ability for seeds to grow certain strains of bacteria even after being canned. This jam is best within 3 months in the freezer, any longer and it may get freezer burn. If you have a chest freezer, you may be able to get a longer freeze time out of this recipe. I hope this helps!
Brianna
Good to know, thanks for your response!
Sarah G
Very easy to make, one question tho. How long can it be stored? Is it best in the fridge or counter top?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sarah, Please store your jam in the fridge. It is best for up to a week in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Enjoy!
Sherry Richter
Just wondering if the chia seeds can be ground for smoother jam?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sherry, Yes that should work fine.
Lori
I’m a bit of a freezer jam freak due to not using sugar but other sweeteners. I don’t mind seeds from berries and vary using ground chia seeds, pectin or gelatin to thicken. I just made an apple pie freezer jam with gelatin (half batch) from another site, swapping out the sugar for an erythritol blend. I noticed Wholesome Yum’s keto apple pie has no apples and the apple muffins have one diced apple in the whole batch thus needing extract to carry the flavor – that’s it for apples. Adding a refrigerator-jam/freezer-jam page, including strawberry/chia, to be spread on the keto bread of one’s choice would allow folks to have many flavor profiles they may be missing or think they can no longer have. Particularly seasonal fruits for which the serving size must be kept to a minimum so that a tablespoon works out just fine. So more jams, please?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lori, Thanks for the great suggestion!
Patricia Ballek
Made this last week yummy.
Elizabeth
This is so yummy! I make this every week. It is great in yogurt or porridge. I also use a variety of frozen berries. It is great during the winter months or any time I year.
Jaimie
I just made this today and am in LOVE! It is SO GOOD! This is the first time in 4 months on veto that I’ve had strawberry jam. Now I’m going to want it on everything! Its as so easy, too!
Zuzana
This is so quick and easy. I never make any jams. Have to change that
Yang
Perfect for the strawberry season coming! I am saving this to make soon.
Kari
There’s nothing like homemade jam, and I’m so excited to try your sugar free version! Also super excited that it freezes well so I can make big batches!
Guy
Love how simple this is! There’s really no need to add sugar when you use fresh strawberries so I can’t wait to make this summer!
Renee D Kohley
Such a fun way to use seasonal strawberries! We will pick them locally end of June here so I can’t wait to make some jam!
Raia Todd
Love how easy chia seed jam is! It’s nice to have an option that doesn’t included added sweeteners, too.
Jean
Yum, I loooove chia jams and this was fantastic!
Josianne Plante
Simple and so good!! I used organic strawberries added a bit of stevia. It was perfect
Paula
Have you tried using blueberries or raspberries? I assume they would work as well?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Paula, Yes, you can use other berries, too!
Pam
Can you use flax seeds instead of chia seeds?
Wholesome Yum A
I think so, Pam! Let me know if you try it.
Margaret Kennedy
Thank you so much for this recipe, been trying to find one.
Also very interesting to know that Chia seeds are a good thickener.
Sarah
Can this be made with ground chia seeds? My husband loves jam but seeds are painful and he avoids anything that might have seeds.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sarah, Yes, you can use ground seeds if you like! Or puree the jam after it’s ready.