Description
Simple, no-cook chia jelly recipe made with real fruit and chia seeds. This easy spread is naturally thick, supports fullness, and swaps sugary jam for a fiber-rich, weight-loss-friendly option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 100% fruit juice or fruit purée (strawberry, blueberry, apple, mango)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (whole, not ground)
- 1/2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of fruit juice or fruit purée into a medium bowl or mason jar.
- Add 2 tablespoons of whole chia seeds and stir very well to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for a thicker texture.
- Stir once more before serving. Adjust thickness with a splash of liquid if needed.
- Store the chia jelly in an airtight jar in the fridge for 5–7 days.
Notes
You can use fresh or frozen fruit (thawed and blended) instead of juice.
For a sweeter jelly, add a little extra honey or maple syrup to taste.
If the jelly is too thick, stir in 1–2 teaspoons of water or juice at a time.
Delicious on toast, stirred into yogurt, oatmeal, smoothie bowls, or as a pancake topping.
Freeze in small portions for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Weight Loss
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg