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Stirring chia seeds into fruit juice for jelly
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Chia Jelly Recipe

This chia jelly recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for clean eating or weight loss. Made with chia seeds and fruit juice, it thickens naturally and adds fiber to your daily routine. No sugar, no pectin, just real ingredients and big benefits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 tbsp
Course: Condiment, Weight Loss
Cuisine: American, wellness
Calories: 28
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fruit juice 100% juice no sugar added (e.g., berry, lemon, apple)
  • 2 tbsp Chia seeds Whole not ground
  • 0.5 tbsp Honey Optional or use maple syrup

Equipment

  • 1 Mason jar For mixing and storing
  • 1 Mixing spoon For stirring the chia seeds

Method
 

  1. Pour 1 cup of juice into a mason jar or small bowl.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and stir well.
  3. Wait 5 minutes, then stir again to break up clumps.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Stir before using. Jelly should be thick and spoonable.
  6. Store covered in fridge for 5–7 days.

Notes

You can double or triple this chia jelly recipe easily.
Try flavor combos like lemon-honey, berry-lime, or mango-coconut.
Great on toast, stirred into yogurt, or layered in parfaits.