{"id":3767,"date":"2014-01-06T05:58:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T13:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/?p=3767"},"modified":"2017-02-23T14:12:21","modified_gmt":"2017-02-23T22:12:21","slug":"strawberry-chia-jam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/strawberry-chia-jam\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam"},"content":{"rendered":"

The One Ingredient Diet 2014 Challenge<\/a> is off to a roaring start: over 200 people from Indonesia to India, from San Francisco to Santa Fe, are eating nothing but whole foods for the entire month. The Facebook group<\/a> is incredibly lively and participants are inspiring tons of exciting new recipes, including this one. A few members of the group noticed that all store-bought varieties of jams have added sugars, preservatives, and more. Definitely not approved for the One Ingredient Diet!<\/p>\n

Making homemade jam often requires pectin or other “gelling agents” so that it holds a firm jelly-like consistency. Making an all-natural variety can be much harder. The a-ha moment came when one participant suggested using chia seeds: they’re a super-nutritious whole food that just happens to create a gel in water. By combining just chia seeds and berries (with optional maple syrup) you have a whole-food alternative to preserves that are incredibly fresh with bright, real-fruit flavors. I’m hooked. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches will never be the same again…<\/p>\n

\"Strawberry<\/p>\n

Makes 1 cup of jam<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/h4>\n
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