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Raspberry-Vanilla Chia Jam

A low-sugar chia-thickened raspberry jam flavored with vanilla; raspberries are low on the glycemic index and rich in vitamin C, fiber, and disease-fighting antioxidants.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Raspberry-Vanilla Chia Jam
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Yield
makes 1 cup
Category
Spread

Nutrition (estimated)

per 1 tbsp
Calories
20 kcal
Protein
1 g
Fat
1 g
Carbs
3 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
2 g
Sodium
0 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen raspberries
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Raspberries

Instructions

  1. Cook berries in a small pot over medium, stirring, about 5 min until broken down. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add maple syrup to taste. Cool completely.
  2. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 3 hr (overnight is best) before serving. Keeps in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Vitamin C
From: Raspberries
Dietary fiber
From: Raspberries

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Hip Fracture
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Improves · via Vitamin C
Wrinkles
Improves · via Vitamin C
Varicose Veins
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cataracts
Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
Common cold
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Skin Aging
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Vitamin C
High blood pressure
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cancer
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Aging
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Adrenal Burnout
Addresses · via Vitamin C
Telomere Shortening
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Heart disease
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Constipation
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Premature Death
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Diverticulosis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Hemorrhoids
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Hiatal Hernia
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Acid Reflux
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Breast cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Knee Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Frailty
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Stroke
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
All-Cause Mortality
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Insomnia
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Type 2 diabetes
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Colorectal cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Periodontitis
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Colon Cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Asthma
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Coronary Artery Disease
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Obesity
Protects against · via Dietary fiber

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