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Breakfast is probably the most hectic meal of the day, often slapped together and quickly downed — but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Many mason jar recipes can be prepared the evening before, and almost all are completely portable, so the early morning hours don’t need to devolve into a race to devour food in a rush. And on lazy weekends and times when hitting the snooze button one more time is no problem, more complex breakfasts assembled in jars are an enjoyable morning feast.
Overnight Oats, Fruit Parfait and More Easy Breakfast Meals
Breakfast is probably the most hectic meal of the day, often slapped together and quickly downed — but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Many mason jar recipes can be prepared the evening before, and almost all are completely portable, so the early morning hours don’t need to devolve into a race to devour food in a rush. And on lazy weekends and times when hitting the snooze button one more time is no problem, more complex breakfasts assembled in jars are an enjoyable morning feast.
Keep scrolling for delicious breakfast recipes!
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Overnight Oats, Fruit Parfait and More Easy Breakfast Meals
Breakfast is probably the most hectic meal of the day, often slapped together and quickly downed — but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Many mason jar recipes can be prepared the evening before, and almost all are completely portable, so the early morning hours don’t need to devolve into a race to devour food in a rush. And on lazy weekends and times when hitting the snooze button one more time is no problem, more complex breakfasts assembled in jars are an enjoyable morning feast.
Keep scrolling for delicious breakfast recipes!
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Vegan Mango Lassi Overnight Oatmeal Parfait
This refreshing ensemble features mango, an ideal fruit for ensuring diets contain plenty of fiber, vitamin C and other essential nutrients. If that isn’t enough reason to try the recipe, it tastes great, too!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
¾ cup oat, soy or almond milk (or your favorite nondairy milk)
Stevia to sweeten (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh mango
Generous pinch of ground cardamom
1/2 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix the rolled oats, chia seeds, oat milk and stevia (if desired) together in a jar, cover and refrigerate overnight or until oats thicken.
2. Blend ¾ cup of the mango with the cardamom and the vegan yogurt until smooth.
3. Layer parfait together, alternating the mango mix and overnight oats.
4. Garnish with leftover mango and a dash of cardamom.
Serves 1
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Chia, Acai & Strawberry Layered Breakfast Jar
Creating colorful and layered masterpieces to display on the table is one of the joys of meals in mason jars. This recipe is especially beautiful — and healthy — with its strata formed of chia, acai and strawberry.
INGREDIENTS CHIA LAYER
4 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup almond milk
Pinch vanilla powder
ACAI SMOOTHIE LAYER
1 tbsp acai powder
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 ripe banana
1 tbsp almond butter
2 tsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
3-4 fresh mint leaves
¼ cup almond milk
FRUIT LAYER
Fresh strawberries and blueberries, mashed with a fork to obtain juice and chunks, and dried goji berries
OPTIONAL GARNISHES
Fresh fruit, bee pollen, mint leaves, coconut flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make chia pudding: Place the chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla powder in a medium-size bowl, mix to combine and set aside for 15 minutes or until the seeds absorb all the liquid.
2. Make smoothie layer: Add all the smoothie layer ingredients into a blender and process to obtain a creamy mixture.
3. To assemble the jar, add half of the mashed fruits, then a layer of chia pudding, then top with acai smoothie.
Optional: garnish with fresh fruit, bee pollen, mint leaves and coconut flakes.
Serves 2
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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oatmeal
Every morning will feel as cozy as fall when you down this oatmeal blend, in which pumpkin, cranberries and pecans are the star ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup dry rolled oats (not instant)
1/3 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
1/3 cup dairy or plant-based milk
¼ cup canned 100 percent pumpkin puree
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp chopped pecans
Pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine rolled oats, yogurt, milk and pumpkin in a 16-oz wide-mouth jar. Stir to combine, making sure the oats are evenly distributed.
2. Add the dried cranberries, pecans and spice and stir again.
3. Screw on the lid and refrigerate until ready to transport or eat.
Serves 1
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Breakfast Jar Parfait
This mason jar parfait is gluten-free and packs plenty of nutritional punch thanks to mixed fruit and berries. As an added bonus, it can be assembled days in advance — making it the ideal quick grab-and-go breakfast.
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Greek yogurt
1/3 cup raw certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1 tsp chia seeds
2 tbsp milk, any kind
1 cup frozen mixed fruit and berries
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a bowl, stir together yogurt, oats, chia seeds and milk.
2. Layer half of mixture inside a wide-mouth mason jar.
3. Add half the frozen fruit and berries.
4. Layer in remaining yogurt and berries then refrigerate at least overnight and up to 3 days.
Serves 1
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Choco-Banana Refrigerator Oatmeal
Even the fussiest eaters can’t turn up their noses at this healthy chocolate-flavored fare, which is filling but contains just 385 calories.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rolled oats
1½ cups dairy, almond or hazelnut milk
½ cup yogurt
1 banana (mashed, chopped or sliced, whichever you prefer)
1-2 tbsp cocoa
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Toppings of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, transfer to 3 jars (layering toppings, if desired). Refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
2. When ready to eat, remove from the fridge and top with toppings of your choice.
Serves 3
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Salted Turtle Overnight Oats
Chopped-up medjool dates sub in for caramel in this rich-tasting “turtle” mixture that also includes chocolate and pecans.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 medjool date, pitted and chopped
¼ tsp vanilla extract
½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup rolled oats
1-2 tsp pure maple syrup
2 tsp chopped pecans
Sprinkle of sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stir together almond milk, chopped date, vanilla and unsweetened cocoa powder in a mason jar until all combined.
2. Stir in rolled oats.
3. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Stir in a little extra almond milk to loosen oats and get the preferred consistency.
5. Stir in maple syrup. Start with 1 tsp, then give it a taste. For more sweetness, add in the rest.
6. Sprinkle with pecans and salt.
Serves 1
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Apple Pie Pancake
Dessert lovers rejoice! Cinnamon-laced sweet apples with walnuts create what seems like a decadent sweet but is actually a delicious and filling morning meal in a mason jar.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp almond butter
2/3 cup milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup apple butter
1 large apple, diced
¼ cup raisins
Yogurt, for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a medium-size bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
2. Add the almond butter, milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and stir until everything is just combined.
3. Add the apple butter and gently stir just until there are ribbons of apple butter throughout the batter.
4. In a small bowl, mix diced apple and raisins and divide evenly into the bottom of two medium-size mason jars. Spoon half of the batter into each of the jars.
5. Place in the microwave and cook on high 4 to 5 minutes or until the dough is firm to the touch.
6. If desired, top with additional almond butter, yogurt, cinnamon, raisins and walnuts.
Serves 2
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Blueberry and Grilled Peach Quinoa Parfaits
From soft peaches and blueberries to crunchy pecans, the pleasing textures that fill this jar offer a satisfying start to the day. And despite the explosion of flavor, including nutty quinoa and sweet maple syrup, there’s only around 200 calories per serving.
INGREDIENTS
2 large peaches, halved and pit removed
1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
1 cup blueberries
1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
4 tsp maple syrup, honey or agave
4 tsp chopped pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place each peach half on the grill, cut side down, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Flip over and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes, until caramelized and juicy. Remove from the grill and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, roast peaches cut-side up on a baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes at 425 degrees, or until tender.
2. Remove the peels and chop the peaches into approximately ½-inch pieces.
3. Place about two tbsp quinoa each in the bottom of 4 jars. Top with two tbsp of blueberries, about an eighth of the peaches, two tbsp of yogurt, ½ tsp maple syrup and ½ tsp pecans.
4. Repeat the layers, then top with a reserved peach slice or a couple of blueberries for garnish, if desired.
Serves 4
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Overnight Maple Buckwheat
A jar of maple buckwheat is brimming with nutrition and provides a nice burst of energy to kick off the day and keep you full till lunch.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats rinsed and soaked for at least 2 hours
¾ cup almond milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup or your favorite sweetener
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 banana, diced
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar.
2. Refrigerate mixture overnight.
3. Optional: Before enjoying, sprinkle chopped or dried fruit, nuts or seeds on top.
Serves 1
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Overnight Oats
Toss together this basic recipe the night before a sure-to-be busy morning. Then just twist off the lid and enjoy at work or on the go.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup dairy, soy or almond milk
2 tbsp nuts and/or seeds
1 tsp cinnamon (or other spices, like cardamom or vanilla extract)
Dash of milk 1-2 tsp
Honey, agave or other sweetener (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Throw the first four ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid, shake and refrigerate. The next morning add a dash of milk and the sweetener.
Serves 1
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