{"id":38,"date":"2020-04-18T11:09:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T11:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=38"},"modified":"2020-07-18T11:10:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T11:10:18","slug":"strawberry-rhubarb-chia-jam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=38","title":{"rendered":"STRAWBERRY RHUBARB & CHIA JAM"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sweeten up breakfast with this nutrient-boosting spread!\u00a0 A higher in fiber but lightly sweet jam that boast of good-for-you foods.\u00a0 We are in the strawberry and rhubarb season and this recipe is incredibly easy to make. No gelatin, no boiling and no two cups plus of sugar for a jam recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Strawberries<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 High source of vitamin C, fiber and potassium.\u00a0 Potassium-rich foods can help lower blood pressure. A one cup serving of strawberries provide three grams of fiber and contain only 53 calories.\u00a0 These beneficial berries are packed with many antioxidants that prevent cell damage and reduce the risk of cancers.<\/p>\n

Rhubarb<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 There is not much to rhubarb.\u00a0 This tart, stalky plant grows plentiful and without adding cups of sugar is is difficult to know what to do with it. It is technically a vegetable so I would count it as a veggie, woohoo! It is very rich in antioxidants and some studies show that it rates as high as kale (in regards to antioxidants).<\/p>\n

My dad asked if rhubarb was healthy for those with kidney stones to consume.\u00a0 I did some research and they are high in oxalic acid, which are the foods needed to limit for those with a history of kidney stones. Make note of that if you are prone to kidney stones (and yes, I am accenting \u201ckidney stones\u201d like on Friends).<\/p>\n

Chia seeds<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Good \u2018ole chia seeds that are bulging with fiber and omege-3\u2019s.\u00a0 And when I say bulging, yes, they swell up which makes them take the place of a gelatin in this recipe.\u00a0 The benefits of these tiny seed are countless \u2013 including protein, magnesium,\u00a0 phosphorus and calcium.\u00a0 Such a cool little seed with so much nutrition.<\/p>\n

Agave necta<\/b>r \u2013 There is so much out there on the pro\u2019s and con\u2019s of agave nectar but what wins me over over about this sweetener is the flavor and consistency.\u00a0 I am able to use less of this sweetener because it has a thinner viscosity than honey or other thick sweeteners. I have tested my energy bite recipe many times with agave versus honey and I only use half as much agave as honey to get the same texture.\u00a0 It is a pantry staple at my house and great to use in a pinch when I run out of maple syrup for pancakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Strawberry Rhubarb & Chia Jam<\/h2>\n
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A jam that provides all the benefits with a burst of antioxidants plus omega-3’s and fiber. Enjoy this spread on toast or even on your favorite yogurt or ice cream.<\/div>\n
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Servings:\u00a0<\/span>20<\/span><\/div>\n
Calories:\u00a0<\/span>42<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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  • 1 1\/2\u00a0<\/span>cups<\/span>\u00a0strawberries<\/span>\u00a0(fresh or frozen)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1<\/span>\u00a0cup\u00a0<\/span>rhubarb<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\/3\u00a0<\/span>cup\u00a0<\/span>agave nectar<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\/4<\/span>\u00a0cup<\/span>\u00a0chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Place strawberries and rhubarb in a food processor and blend well. Fruit pieces should be chopped very finely and look very similar to a puree. In a bowl, place pureed fruit and add agave nectar and chia seeds. Place jam in a air-tight container and store in the refrigerator.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Notes<\/h3>\n
      42 calories; 8 carbohydrates; 2 gm fiber; 1 gm fat; 1gm protein<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Most jams recipes contain at least two cups of sugar per patch and take the time to boil and simmer to get to the proper consistency and this recipe is simply just chop, stir and store.\u00a0 I was very impressed to see how easy this jam was to prepare and it looks just like my mom\u2019s to-die-for strawberry rhubarb recipe.\u00a0 I am hooked!\u00a0 But I will never turn down my mom\u2019s jam either, there\u2019s always room for both.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Enjoy this highly nutritious recipe plus super satisfying jam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Sweeten up breakfast with this nutrient-boosting spread!\u00a0 A higher in fiber but lightly sweet jam that boast of good-for-you foods.\u00a0 We are in the strawberry and rhubarb season and this recipe is incredibly easy to make. No gelatin, no boiling and no two cups plus of sugar for a jam recipe. Strawberries\u00a0\u2013 High source of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38\/revisions\/40"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/39"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}