Blueberry Pomegranate Chia Jam is bright, seedy, and bursting with blueberry and pomegranate flavor. This refined sugar-free jam uses just five simple ingredients and makes a perfect topping for toast, waffles, yogurt, or breakfast bowls.
This quick recipe is one of my go-to ways to enjoy fruit year-round. Chia jam is incredibly easy to make and very versatile: you can mix and match fruits and adjust the chia for a thicker or looser texture. Beyond taste and texture, chia seeds add fiber, healthy fats, and a bit of iron to your morning or snack.
This Blueberry Pomegranate Chia Jam builds on a classic chia jam base, with added lemon juice and zest to brighten the berries. Pomegranate arils contribute a lovely crunch and visual contrast, and together with chia seeds the jam has a delightfully seedy, slightly textured finish similar to bakeapple or cloudberry preserves.
The jam is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, but you can easily adjust the sweetness to taste. Use fresh or frozen fruit — if using frozen, just simmer a few extra minutes to fully thaw and soften the berries.
How to enjoy Blueberry Pomegranate Chia Jam (or any chia jam):
- Spread it thick on toast, add a layer of nut butter underneath, or top with a sprinkle of granola for crunch.
- Use it as a syrup alternative on waffles or pancakes.
- Stir a spoonful into smoothies or dollop over granola or yogurt bowls for added texture and brightness.
- Try it on oat milk chia pudding for a double dose of chia—if you love chia, this is a treat.
- It also works well as a filling for oat bars or in cookie cups as a jam layer.
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Pomegranate Chia Jam
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups blueberries
- ½ lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, pomegranate arils, lemon juice and zest, and maple syrup. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the fruit softens.
- Remove from heat and mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher to your preferred consistency. Stir in the chia seeds, then cover and let sit for 20 minutes to thicken as the chia plumps.
- Transfer to a mason jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks.
Notes
- The jam is naturally thick and seedy; reduce chia if you prefer a looser texture.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste if you prefer a sweeter jam.
- Fresh or frozen fruit both work; simmer frozen fruit a few extra minutes to fully soften.
Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Carbohydrates: 7 g
| Protein: 1 g
| Fat: 2 g
| Fiber: 2 g
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on substitutions and brands used.
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