No-Cook 4-Ingredient Chia Seed Strawberry Jam
Last updated on June 28th, 2026
This easy, No-Cook 4-Ingredient Chia Seed Strawberry Jam is the perfect healthy alternative to conventional jams. Fresh and vibrant with just a hint of citrus, it makes everything taste like dessert!
Made with all natural, whole-food ingredients, this homemade strawberry jam is thickened with highly nutritious chia seeds and both refined sugar and pectin-free.
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this No-Cook 4-Ingredient Chia Seed Strawberry Jam
- 2 cups (360 grams) strawberries, washed and stems removed (about 1 pint)
- 2 tablespoons (40 grams) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (40 grams) chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
What are chia seeds?
Considered a true super food, chia seeds are produced by a flowering plant in the mint family. They’re high in fibre, protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and antioxidants.
Available packaged or in bulk at most grocery and health food stores, chia seeds are also one of the easiest foods to incorporate into your diet. Simply toss a spoonful into any meal to boost its nutritional value!
✨ Chia seed hydration magic
Because this recipe is pectin-free, the chia seeds do all the heavy lifting to thicken the fruit!
When you first mix it together, the jam will look a little runny.
Allowing the mixture to rest in your refrigerator for a few hours lets the nutritious chia seeds expand and thicken your blend into a gorgeous, jammy spread.
No-cook jam is so quick and easy to make and ensures the retention of nutrients that may otherwise be lost during the cooking process. We love that this recipe is low in sugar, allowing the full flavours of the berries, natural sweetener and lemon to shine through.
🍓 Choose your own fruit adventure
This simple, no-cook chia seed jam recipe serves as a versatile base for almost any fruit of your choice.
You can easily swap out the fresh strawberries for a batch of juicy raspberries, wild blueberries, ripe blackberries, or sweet summer peaches.
Simply adjust your liquid sweetener and fresh lemon juice amounts to taste right at the end to account for natural variations in the sweetness and acidity of your fruit.
This No-Cook 4-Ingredient Chia Seed Strawberry Jam makes a delicious addition to any meal. Spread it on toast, stir it into oats or yogurt, or spoon it over ice cream for dessert!
Try these Quick & Easy Chia Overnight Oats or this Coconut Rhubarb Breakfast Cake next.
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No-Cook 4-Ingredient Chia Seed Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries washed and stems removed (about 1 pint)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Place strawberries in a medium-sized bowl and mash until desired consistency is reached. If berries are large, you can halve or quarter them before mashing to make it a little easier.
- Add honey, chia seeds and lemon juice and stir until combined.
- Transfer jam to a sealable glass jar and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until thickened.
