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Does making homemade jam in 60 seconds sound impossible? If you thought yes, Joy Bauer is here to make you think again. The registered dietitian, cookbook author and expert on theToday Showrecently shared herBlueberry Chia Jamrecipe onInstagramand proved just how easy it is to make a delicious, nutritious jam. Her big secrets? A microwave and a couple of teaspoons of chia seeds—find out how Bauer puts the pieces together.
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Not only is the method fast (only 60 seconds of hands-on time!), but the recipe is inherently nutritious.Store-bought jamscan contain as much as 10 grams of added sugar per 1-tablespoon serving. That’s a rather heavy dose of sugar, especially if you have prediabetes or diabetes. Bauer’s recipe only contains naturally occurring fruit sugar, no added sugars. Luckily,blueberries are nutritioustoo. Packed withantioxidants, these little blue wonders have been found to help with inflammation, improve memory and promote healthy aging.
Let’s not forget thechia seedseither! Those 2 teaspoons pack a serious nutrition punch. Chia seeds provide fiber andomega-3 fatty acids,which can help protect against heart disease. They may also decrease inflammation and help control blood sugar.
Bottom line, if you’re in the mood for jam and don’t have store-bought on hand, give Bauer’s method a try. You’ll be doing your taste buds and your body good!
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