Chia Jam & Berry Sauce

a recipe from
Visionary Kitchen A Cookbook for Eye Health
By: Sandra Young, ODAvailable at Golden Vision Clinic

chia jam

2 cups organic berries, fresh or frozen, thawed
2 ½ Tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp acai powder or lemon juice
1-2 tsp raw honey, optional

chia berry sauce

2 cups organic berries, fresh or frozen, thawed
1 ½ Tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp acai powder or lemon juice
1-2 tsp raw honey, optional

For either chia jam or sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the berries to a smooth consistency. The berry puree should measure 1 to 1 ¼ cups.
Stir in the chia seeds and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
Stir in the acai powder or lemon juice and taste. If the berries are too tart, consider adding a little honey.

Consider using the berry chia jam on Greek yogurt, in a smoothie, or on a slice of whole grain toast “buttered” with 1 tsp coconut oil.

MAKES 1 ½ CUPS ● SERVES 12