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Imagine mixing a bunch of delicious ingredients together in your mason jar, popping it in the fridge, and waking up to a protein-packed, fiber-filled breakfast that you’ll savor.
This easy recipe requires the following ingredients:
Rolled oats
Unsweetened almond milk
Chia seeds
Vanilla
Maple syrup
Cinnamon
Flax meal
Banana
Natural peanut butter
Raspberries or strawberries
Overnight oats aren’t the only mason jar breakfast option. You can whip up this healthy vegetable frittata and get your morning daily intake of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
If you don’t plan on eating your meal right away, you can store it in a mason jar with the lid on tight and microwave it before you eat.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Turkey sausage
Kale
Potatoes
Eggs
Milk
Cheddar cheese
Salt and black pepper
Zucchini Pasta Salad With Avocado Spinach Dressing
This zucchini noodle salad is a low-carb lunch with plenty of protein and healthy fats to sustain you for hours. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also colorful and pretty.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Spiraled zucchini
Shelled edamama
Celery
Red bell pepper
Cherry tomatoes
Feta cheese
Spinach
Avocado
Lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Greek yogurt
Salt
Pepper
Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Don’t forget dessert — this mini peanut butter cups treat in a mason jar is vegan and uses protein-rich tofu to add a creamy texture without a lot of calories.
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this tempting dessert:
Graham crackers
Maple syrup
Coconut oil
Cocoa powder
Organic tofu
Natural peanut butter
Brown sugar
Almond milk
Pure vanilla extract
Dark chocolate chips
From breakfasts to salads to desserts, mason jars lend themselves to a variety of amazing, diverse recipes that can be as delicious as they are nutritious.
Get creative with ingredients, prepare these mason jar recipes in advance, and you’ll always have a healthy meal or snack to enjoy at home or take with you on the road.
