Chia Seeds are tiny super food! They are from a plant that is a part of the mint family it's native to Mexico and Guatemala. It was an important food crop for the Aztecs.
Health Benefits of the Chia Seeds
* Boost Energy
* Calcium
* omega -3 Fats
* Fiber ( for a healthy digestive tract)
You can buy them at Trader Joe's or any health food store
Raspberry and Blackberry Chia Seed Jam (super easy)
Ingredients :
* 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Berries
* 1/4 cup Agave Nectar
* 1 teaspoon Vanilla (optional)
* 2 Teaspoons Chia Seeds
* optional Squeeze of 1/2 lemon
Makes a 8 oz Jar of Jam
In a pot bring Berries and Agave Nectar to a boil, stir frequently. I mashed the berries in a pot so they had a chunky consistency. Then I boiled the jam for 10 minutes. I added a squeeze of lemon, vanilla and chia seeds and boiled for another 10 minutes. The jam will get thick because of the Chia Seeds. Once done, bottle it in a mason jar and let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
( Above picture is while boiling )
That's all you have to do it's very easy and it will make your kitchen smell sweet!!!! The shelf life of this jam is about 3-4 weeks in the fridge. Kids will love this jam, plus they won't know that it is healthy for them.
Hope you enjoy this sweet and healthy recipe.
