Refrigerator Fruit Jam with Chia Seeds

Fruit Jam

Adapted from: Ohsheglows.com

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Torani's syrup
(any flavor that will work with fruit choice)

1½ cups fruit
(blackberries, sliced strawberries, etc…)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

3 teaspoons powdered sugar

Instructions

In a small saucepan combine the Torani’s syrup with the washed fruit. Mush a little with a fork and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Boil a couple of minutes and then add the chia seeds. Turn the heat down a little and continue stirring as it bubbles for about 10 more minutes or until the jam is as thick as you would like it.

Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar.

Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

This recipe makes 10 tablespoons of jam.



Nutritional Information

(Information determined using Sparkpeople Recipe Calculator):

Serving Size 1 tablespoon

Number of servings per recipe: 10 tablespoons

Per 1 tablespoon serving:

Calories: 21

Fat: 0.4g

Carbohydrates: 4.7g

Fiber: 1.5g

Sugars 2.3g

Protein 0.3g

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 1

This is so good on a piece of toasted Ezekiel bread (Thank you so much Mom!!!). Add some PB2 and it's a meal. 

PB and Jelly Tortilla

This is yummy and filling.

PB and Jelly Tortilla
High Fiber Low Carb Tortilla Wrap
2 tablespoons PB2
1.5 tablespoons water (more or less depending thickness preference)
1 tablespoon blackberry Spreadable Fruit
1 tablespoon Chia seeds

Toast the tortilla in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until crispy but not browned.

While the tortilla is toasting, Mix the PB2 and water together.

Top the tortilla with the rehydrated PB2 and the spreadable fruit.

Sprinkle the chia seeds over all.

Ole Mexican Foods Xtreme Wellness High Fiber Low Carb Tortilla Wraps
1 tortilla (45 grams): Fat 2g, Carbs 17g, Fiber 12g, Protein 8g and PointsPlus 2.
-I really like how soft and tasty these are. I purchased them at Walmart

Bell Plantation PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
2 tablespoons (12 grams): Fat 1.5g, Carbs 5g, Fiber 2g, Protein 5g and PointsPlus 1.
-PB2 saves my life when I need peanut butter. House of Fitness Nutrition Superstore sells it for a great price.

Polaner All Fruit with Fiber Blackberry Seedless Spreadable Fruit
1 tablespoon (18 grams): Fat 0g, Carbs 10g, Fiber 3g, Protein 0g and PointsPlus 1.
-If I need jam this is a good choice for me. This is also available in many varieties at Walmart

Now Foods White Chia Seeds (Blanco Salvia)
1 tablespoon (15 grams): Fat 2.5g, Carbs 3g, Fiber 2.5g, Protein 1.5g and PointsPlus 1.
-Chia seeds up my fiber and help keep me full. I found these at Nature's Finest

Entire meal: PointsPlus 5