This strawberry chia jam has no added sugar and is a great option for adding onto sandwiches, mixing into oatmeal or cereal or adding into yogurt! The chia seeds are a great source of fiber and omega-3 fats for your little one.

Strawberry chia jam in glass mason jar with silver spoon on white and wood serving plate.

Save this recipe!

Enter your email and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll receive new recipes and feeding tips from me each week!

Strawberry chia seed jam is a great way to incorporate chia seeds for your little one. This jam would be a great option to mix into quinoa baby cereal or spread on top of pancakes!

Table of Contents

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam!
Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions
Variations
Storage
Top tip
FAQ
Recipe
Related

Why You'll Love This Strawberry Chia Seed Jam!

Quick and Easy to Make
This jam comes together in just 15 minutes with minimal effort. No need to spend hours making this jam.

Packed with Nutrients
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like strawberries, chia seeds, lemon and vanilla, this jam is full of fibre and contains omega-3 fatty acids—which are supportive fats for your little one.

Super Versatile
This jam is a perfect addition to your child's meal or snack. Use it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, top pancakes, or add it to a PB&J. It’s a multi-use recipe that will quickly become a staple.

Ingredients

frozen strawberries
chia seeds
lemon
vanilla extract

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1 of strawberry chia jam, add frozen strawberries to medium sauce pan and heat up until strawberries breakdown.

Heat strawberries in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently until the fruit begins to break down and bubble.

Step 2 of strawberry chia jam, add chia seeds, lemon and vanilla to strawberries in saucepan.

Turn the heat to low and add the chia seeds, lemon and vanilla. Stir together and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 3 of strawberry chia jam, allowing jam to cool in white bowl on white marble backdrop

Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes to thicken up.

Hint: It is important to give the chia jam some time to sit and thicken up. Those little chia seeds love to soak up the liquid!

Substitutions

Frozen strawberries - you can swap in other frozen fruit like raspberries or blueberries.

Variations

Sweeter - test the jam and if you like it a little sweeter, you could add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
Other fruit - feel free to get creative with using other fruit!

Storage

You can store the jam in an airtight container or mason jar for a week or in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.

Top tip

The nice thing about this recipe is you can make as much or as little as you want! Feel free to double or triple the recipe if you would like to have a lot on hand and store it in the freezer.

FAQ

Are there benefits to chia seed jam?

Chia seed jam is a great option for babies and toddlers because the chia seeds do the thickening, rather than a lot of added sugar. The chia seeds provide a great boost of fibre and omega-3 fats, two nutrients that are supportive for your little one! The fibre from the chia seeds can be helpful for supporting with constipation, and the omega 3 fats are important for brain development in little ones!

How long does strawberry chia jam last in the fridge?

I'd recommend keeping strawberry chia jam in the fridge for up to a week in a sealed container.

What can my baby or toddler have chia seed jam with?

Strawberry chia jam is very versatile! Spread the jam on a peanut butter sandwich or a piece of toast, mix into some oatmeal or cereal, add into some yogurt, or spread on some crackers for a snack. If you are just starting to introduce chia seeds to your little one, start off with a small amount!

Recipe