Description
This rhubarb recipes healthy jam is naturally sweetened, fiber-rich, and packed with antioxidants. It’s a quick, no-fuss spread perfect for clean breakfasts, low-sugar desserts, or healthy snacks, using chia seeds to thicken instead of refined sugars or pectin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add chopped rhubarb, water, and lemon juice to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb softens and starts to break down
- Mash gently with the back of a spoon or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture
Stir in maple syrup or honey and allow mixture to cool slightly - Mix in chia seeds and vanilla (if using), then let the jam rest for 10 minutes to thicken
- Transfer to a clean glass jar, cover, and refrigerate for up to two weeks
- This easy chia jam is one of the best rhubarb recipes healthy food lovers can make, and it doubles as a sugar-free dessert topping or snack
Notes
- You can swap maple syrup for date syrup to keep this refined sugar-free
- Try adding strawberries or apples to the rhubarb for extra natural sweetness
- This healthy rhubarb jam makes a great topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or almond flour pancakes
- For thicker texture, let the jam chill longer before using
- Freeze in silicone molds for portioned, ready-to-go servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Healthy Recipes, Spreads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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