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blueberry chia jam

Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Age 12 months+
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Healthy fats
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This quick chia jam delivers all the jammy flavour kids love with a much shorter (and better!) ingredient list. The berries bring natural sweetness and antioxidants, while chia seeds add fibre, healthy fats and nice thickness to help slow sugar absorption and support steadier energy.

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Two thick slices of crusty sourdough bread spread with deep purple blueberry chia seed jam on a wooden cutting board, beside a small glass jar of jam.
01 Ingredients
  • 1½ cups frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1½ tbsp chia seeds
  • 1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional, taste-dependent)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Texture check after chilling

  • Too loose → stir in ½ tsp extra chia
  • Too thick → stir in 1–2 tsp water
02 Method
1.

Add blueberries, raspberries and water to a small saucepan. Simmer uncovered on low–medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries fully burst and the mixture looks glossy and deeply purple.

2.

Remove from heat and blend until completely smooth using a stick blender or small blender.

3.

Stir in lemon juice and maple syrup (if using).

4.

Sprinkle chia seeds evenly over the surface. Stir very well, wait 2 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.

5.

Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is ideal) until thickened.

03 Why parents love this
  • Real-fruit spread with no refined sugar
  • Adds fibre alongside natural sweetness
  • So easy and fast to make
  • Easy to batch and keep on hand
04 Storage & safety
Fridge 5–7 days

Store in an airtight container.

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Two thick slices of crusty sourdough bread spread with deep purple blueberry chia seed jam on a wooden cutting board, beside a small glass jar of jam.

blueberry chia jam

Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Age 12 months+
Lunchbox Formula fit What's this?
Healthy fats
Colour

This quick chia jam delivers all the jammy flavour kids love with a much shorter (and better!) ingredient list. The berries bring natural sweetness and antioxidants, while chia seeds add fibre, healthy fats and nice thickness to help slow sugar absorption and support steadier energy.

nut freeno bakeveganvegetariangluten free
01 INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ cups frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1½ tbsp chia seeds
  • 1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional, taste-dependent)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
02 METHOD
1.

Add blueberries, raspberries and water to a small saucepan. Simmer uncovered on low–medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries fully burst and the mixture looks glossy and deeply purple.

2.

Remove from heat and blend until completely smooth using a stick blender or small blender.

3.

Stir in lemon juice and maple syrup (if using).

4.

Sprinkle chia seeds evenly over the surface. Stir very well, wait 2 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.

5.

Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is ideal) until thickened.

Texture check after chilling

  • Too loose → stir in ½ tsp extra chia
  • Too thick → stir in 1–2 tsp water
03 WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS
  • Real-fruit spread with no refined sugar
  • Adds fibre alongside natural sweetness
  • So easy and fast to make
  • Easy to batch and keep on hand
04 STORAGE & SAFETY
Fridge 5–7 days

Store in an airtight container.

Featured innut-free school lunchbox recipes →lunchbox dips & spreads →no-bake lunchbox recipes →
THE LUNCHBOX FORMULA™
The Lunchbox Formula on a tablet

there's a reason these recipes work so hard for kids

They're all built around The Lunchbox Formula™ — the simple framework for packing food that helps kids get through the school day in one piece.

Free downloadDietitian approved11,000+ parents

By downloading, you’ll also receive our bi-weekly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy

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