Sweet, tart, and bursting with fresh raspberries, this Keto Raspberry Chia Jam is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite jam flavor without added sugar or carbs. This easy chia seed jam recipe uses just a handful of simple ingredients, no pectin, and takes 10 minutes to make. It’s the perfect consistency for spreading on keto bread, swirling into chia pudding, or layering in a low carb dessert.
Each serving of this keto jam recipe has just 62.7 calories, 4.2g net carbs, and 1.8g protein, making it a light, fiber-rich, sugar-free spread perfect for the keto diet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No sugar alcohols, no pectin, no store-bought jam.
- Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants from black chia seeds.
- Made with real fruit and only 4.2g net carbs per serving.
- A great low carb jam for your keto lifestyle – easy, fast, and freezer-friendly.
- The perfect sugar-free topping for Greek yogurt, banana bread, and granola bowls.
Ingredients
- Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Chia seeds
- Swerve or your favorite monk fruit sweetener
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sweetener.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring and using a potato masher to break down the berries (about 5–7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in chia seeds, and simmer until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness if needed.
- Let cool to room temperature: the jam will thicken to a jelly-like consistency.
- Store in mason jars or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Optional step: Use an immersion blender or food processor for a smoother consistency.
Expert Tips
- If your fresh raspberries are sweet enough, you might not need any sweetener at all – taste before adding!
- Use fresh raspberries for the brightest flavor, but frozen berries work just as well in this easy recipe.
- Always mash with a fork or potato masher during cooking to break down the berries and create that smooth, jelly-like consistency.
- Taste as you go. Adjust your sweetener based on the natural sweetness of your berries.
- If your jam isn’t thick enough, just simmer longer or stir in a pinch of xanthan gum.
- Store in a mason jar and let cool to room temperature before sealing for the best texture and longer fridge life.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract or swap lemon for lime juice.
- Don’t skip the chia seeds – they’re a great source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Ingredient Swaps
- For a smoother jam, use an immersion blender to puree after cooking.
- Don’t have chia seeds? Simmer longer to thicken naturally or use xanthan gum.
- Replace lemon juice with lime juice or orange juice for a flavor twist.
Storage Tips
- Store in a mason jar or any airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- It can be frozen in small batches – pour into silicone ice cube trays for easy portions. Thaw cubes in the fridge before using.
What to Serve With
This jam is a great option for:
- Keto Pancakes & Waffles
- High Protein Keto Tast Ready in 2 Minutes
- Keto Almond Flour Biscuits
- Ice cream, cheesecake, or as a fruity swirl in keto high protein desserts.
- Topping for pancakes and waffles.
More Keto Recipes to Try
- Keto Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Keto Blueberry Jam
- Keto Cottage Cheese Parfait
- Keto Raspberry Cheesecake
- Keto Lemon Mug Bread
FAQ
Q: Is this raspberry chia jam really sugar-free?
A: Yes! This is a sugar-free chia jam made without any added sugar or artificial sweeteners. We use just a touch of monk fruit or Swerve to bring out the natural sweetness of the fresh berries.
Q: How does this compare to traditional jam?
A: Unlike regular jam, this keto chia jam is low in grams of sugar, high in fiber, and made with simple ingredients. You still get the delicious taste and texture, but with less sugar and more fatty acids and nutrients from chia seeds.
Q: Can I use frozen fruit?
A: Absolutely. This recipe works with both fresh fruit and frozen berries. Just cook a few minutes longer to reduce excess moisture and reach that perfect jam consistency.
Easy Keto Raspberry Chia Seeds Jam
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Swerve * see notes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sweetener.1 cup raspberries, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon Swerve
- Cook over medium heat, stirring and using a potato masher to break down the berries (about 5–7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in chia seeds, and simmer until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness if needed.
- Optional step: Use an immersion blender or food processor for a smoother consistency.
- Let cool to room temperature: the jam will thicken to a jelly-like consistency.
- Store in mason jars or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Video Recipe
Notes
- Taste your berries first – if they’re sweet, you might not need any added sweetener at all.
- Use any berries of choice like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Store in a mason jar in the fridge up to 7 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for easy single servings.
- Delicious on keto pancakes, waffles, yogurt bowls, and cottage cheese.
Nutrition Per 1 (ONE) Serving
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This raspberry chia jam is one of my personal favorites – bright, tangy, and naturally sweet without any pectin or added sugar. It thickens beautifully with chia seeds and is perfect on everything from almond flour pancakes to cottage cheese parfaits. I always keep a jar in the fridge (or freezer!). It’s a total staple in my low carb kitchen.