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Mason Jar Meals: Quick, Healthy, and Convenient Ideas

Post by: Lisa Marie English in healthy recipes
Mason Jar Meals: Quick, Healthy, and Convenient Ideas

Mason jars aren’t just for preserving; they’re perfect for prepping and storing meals in advance! They’re a great way to keep your meals fresh, organized, and portable. Here are three breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas you can prepare in mason jars, making your life easier and your eating habits healthier.

Breakfast Ideas
  1. Overnight Oats with BerriesIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup rolled oats
    2. 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
    3. 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
    4. 1 tbsp chia seeds
    5. 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
    6. 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  2. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and sweetener.
    2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
    3. In the morning, top with mixed berries before serving.
  3. Egg and Veggie Breakfast JarIngredients:
    1. 2 large eggs
    2. 1/4 cup milk
    3. 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
    4. 1/4 cup chopped spinach
    5. 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
    6. Salt and pepper to taste
  4. Instructions:
    1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mason jar.
    2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
    3. Layer the diced bell peppers and spinach in the mason jar.
    4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, and top with cheese if using.
    5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are fully cooked and set.
  5. Chia Seed Pudding with MangoIngredients:
    1. 1/4 cup chia seeds
    2. 1 cup coconut milk
    3. 2 tbsp maple syrup
    4. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    5. 1/2 cup diced mango
  6. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, mix chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
    2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    3. Top with diced mango before serving.



Lunch Ideas
  1. Quinoa and Chickpea SaladIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
    2. 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
    3. 1/4 cup diced cucumbers
    4. 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    5. 1/4 cup diced red onion
    6. 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional)
    7. 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
  2. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, layer quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
    2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
  3. Turkey and Avocado WrapIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup diced cooked turkey breast
    2. 1/4 cup diced avocado
    3. 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
    4. 2 tbsp hummus
    5. 1 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  4. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, layer turkey, avocado, lettuce, and sun-dried tomatoes.
    2. Add a dollop of hummus on top.
    3. When ready to eat, give it a good shake to mix the ingredients.
  5. Mediterranean Pasta SaladIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup cooked whole-grain pasta
    2. 1/4 cup sliced olives
    3. 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
    4. 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    5. 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
    6. 2 tbsp Greek dressing
  6. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, layer pasta, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
    2. Drizzle with Greek dressing before serving.



Snack Ideas
  1. Hummus and Veggie SticksIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup hummus
    2. 1/4 cup sliced carrots
    3. 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
    4. 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
  2. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, add hummus at the bottom.
    2. Pack veggie sticks upright around the sides.
    3. Seal and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
  3. Fruit and Nut Trail MixIngredients:
    1. 1/4 cup almonds
    2. 1/4 cup walnuts
    3. 1/4 cup dried cranberries
    4. 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
    5. 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
  4. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, combine almonds, walnuts, cranberries, chocolate chips, and apricots.
    2. Seal and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  5. Yogurt and Granola ParfaitIngredients:
    1. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
    2. 1/4 cup granola
    3. 1/4 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
    4. 1 tbsp honey
  6. Instructions:
    1. In a mason jar, layer Greek yogurt, granola, and berries.
    2. Drizzle with honey.
    3. Seal and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.



Mason jars make meal prep a breeze while helping you stay organized and healthy. Try these ideas and simplify your meals while keeping them fresh and delicious!

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Enjoy!

xoxo
Lisa





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12 Aug 2024
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