A perfect patriotic treat for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day or any day! A layer of Blueberry Chia Jam takes these beyond traditional yogurt and fruit parfaits. Packed with protein, fiber and heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, these parfaits are great for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Chopped strawberries
Vanilla Greek yogurt
Blueberry Chia Jam – recipe below
Spoon a couple of tablespoons of strawberries in bottoms of parfait glasses. Layer with a couple tablespoons of yogurt and top with 1-2 tablespoons of Blueberry Chia Jam.
Blueberry Chia Jam
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey, optional
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
Add blueberries to a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes (a little longer if using frozen blueberries). Use a fork or potato masher to mash slightly and release some liquid. Stir in the lemon juice and chia seeds (and maple syrup or honey if using). Remove from heat; the jam will thicken as it cools. Transfer to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator. It will continue thickening in the refrigerator. Keep refrigerated for up to one week.
Other ideas for Blueberry Chia Jam:
Spread on whole-grain toast or English muffins
Stir into oatmeal
Make a peanut butter and chia jam sandwich
Try chia jam variations with other fruit such as strawberries, cherries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries or a combination of fruits.
Try these other Forge and Nourishing Plate recipes featuring chia seeds:
Creamy Chia Seed Pudding and Chocolate Cherry Chia Smoothie – video
Pineapple Ginger Smoothie – (add chia seeds to any smoothie recipe for extra nutrition!)
Mixed Berry Chia Crisp – video
Forge is delighted to partner with Laura Rutledge, MA, RDN, CSO, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who focuses on oncology nutrition for during and after cancer diagnosis and treatment. For more information and recipes from Laura check out Nourishing Plate.