{"id":870,"date":"2021-03-24T18:24:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=870"},"modified":"2021-11-05T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T08:17:13","slug":"healthy-homemade-raspberry-chia-jam-keto-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/24\/healthy-homemade-raspberry-chia-jam-keto-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Homemade Raspberry Chia &#8220;Jam&#8221; (Keto friendly)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is the easiest recipe I have so far on the blog! All it involves is mashing and  mixing and voila! Making this \u201cjam\u201d takes less than five minutes. The rest of the time is just for chilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know how to make this chia jam, you will be addicted! It is keto friendly, zero sugar, vegan and can be enjoyed without the worry of it being unhealthy. It can be enjoyed in various ways. See the last step on the recipe. It also need minimal ingredients as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138.jpg?resize=1024%2C529&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C529&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C155&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C396&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C793&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1057&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180138-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the raspberries on a large plate and using a fork, mash them to your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-55-07-450-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer the mashed raspberries into a big jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C540&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C158&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C405&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C810&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1080&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_180118-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the chia seeds, sweetener of choice and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Stir well till everything is combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_20210324_175951-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover the jar and let the jam chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes before use. ( The chia seeds will absorb the raspberry juices, soften, swell, and thicken the mixture to a jelly-like substance just like a jam).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jam can be used on toast, oatmeal, granola bowl or parfait, fruit salad, as a dipping sauce etc. The uses are endless. Try it on my <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/27\/healthy-gluten-free-pancakes\/\">Healthy Gluten Free Pancakes<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712.jpg?resize=717%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?resize=717%2C1024&ssl=1 717w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?resize=210%2C300&ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1097&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?resize=1076%2C1536&ssl=1 1076w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?resize=1434%2C2048&ssl=1 1434w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_20211015_144712-scaled.jpg?w=1793&ssl=1 1793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500g (4 cups) raspberries\u00a0<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chia seeds<\/li><li>1\/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice*<\/li><li>2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Put the raspberries on a large plate and using a fork, mash them to your desired consistency. <\/li><li>Transfer the mashed raspberries into a big jar. Add the chia seeds, sweetener of choice and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Stir well till everything is combined.<\/li><li>Cover  the jar and let the jam chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes before use. ( The chia seeds will absorb the raspberry juices, soften, swell, and thicken the mixture to a jelly-like substance just like a jam).<\/li><li>The jam can be used on toast, oatmeal, granola bowl or parfait, fruit salad, as a dipping sauce etc. The uses are endless. Try it on my <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/27\/healthy-gluten-free-pancakes\/\">Healthy Gluten Free Pancakes<\/a> as well. It should be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24-17-57-41-113-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> My choice of sweetener was monk fruit sweetener since it has zero calories, no carbs, no fat like regular sugar and thus cannot spike your blood sugar. Best suited for diabetic people, anyone watching their calories intake yet want sweet things and it promotes weight lose. Incase you don\u2019t have it on hand, you can used castor sugar instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>******<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I know you\u2019re going to love this Raspberry Chia Jam . Please rate this recipe below (After you\u2019ve made it, of course). Remember to like, share and tag me on<strong><em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gwenjikoni\/\">Instagram<\/a>,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Facebook & Twitter. I\u2019d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! Enjoy!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the easiest recipe I have so far on the blog! All it involves is mashing and mixing and voila! Making this \u201cjam\u201d takes less than five minutes. The rest of the time is just for chilling. 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