Pregnancy Friendly Mixed Berry Chia Jam
Bright, fruity, and naturally sweetened with honey, this berry jam is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. It comes together in a single saucepan with real, whole ingredients — mixed berries, a squeeze of lemon, a touch of cinnamon, and chia seeds to do the thickening work without any pectin or additives. That matters a lot when you're being more intentional about what goes into your body, since store-bought jams often sneak in refined sugars, artificial preservatives, and ingredients you'd rather avoid right now. The chia seeds are a quiet powerhouse here, adding fiber and omega-3s while naturally setting the jam to a perfect spreadable consistency as it chills. You can leave it a little chunky and rustic or mash it smooth — either way, it's gorgeous on toast, stirred into yogurt, or dolloped onto oatmeal. Making it yourself also means you know exactly what's in every spoonful, which is genuinely reassuring when you're paying closer attention to labels than ever before.
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8 servings
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries release their juices and begin to break down, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Use the back of a spoon or spatula to gently mash the berries to your preferred texture — leave some chunks for a rustic jam or mash thoroughly for a smoother spread.
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