Speaking of food in a jar.................

[Cherylndesigns]

Some of us have been talking about the "deserts in a jar" and I've been obsessed lately with another kind of food in a jar. I bought these cute jars at Walmart and make "overnight oats" in them.



I put 1/2 C of rolled oats, 3/4 scoop of protein powder, (stir it until it's blended), some frozen fruit (defrosted) and fill the whole thing up with almond milk, (or your milk of choice), clamp on the lids and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, I "smoosh" it a bit to distribute the milk, and eat it cold. You could warm it, but I like it cold. I also buy marshmallow flavored protein powder, so that adds plenty of sweetness. It keeps me full for hours.

 

[pachimac]

Sounds yummy! Can you do it with regular milk? I don't prefer almond milk.

 

[scribler]

You can use your milk of choice. I used to blend milk and peanut butter. Then I get the peanut butter flavor with out the lumpiness.

 

[faerywings]

Those jars are too cute!
@Cherylndesigns BTW, I think of you every time I whip out my colorful mason jar caps

 

[tanteva]

Spiced Black Bean & Rice Salad in a Jar

The black bean, also known as black turtle bean, is especially popular in Latin American cuisine, but can nowadays be found pretty much anywhere around the world. Just like other legumes, it's a great source of protein and fibre and, in combination with the spices, a delicious ingredient to add...

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[taxed4ever]

Another wonderful use for Mason jars is to store your berries in them they stay fresh and lovely for way longer stored in jars in your fridge.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Sounds yummy! Can you do it with regular milk? I don't prefer almond milk.

Of course! I neglected to mention that. I'm trying to stay away from dairy these days.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

You can use your milk of choice. I used to blend milk and peanut butter. Then I get the peanut butter flavor with out the lumpiness.

Sounds good. You can tweak it any way you want to. They're just easy to make the night before.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Those jars are too cute!
@Cherylndesigns BTW, I think of you every time I whip out my colorful mason jar caps

I think of you too, Chris - you know we love us some mason jars and those lids are THE BEST!!!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Spiced Black Bean & Rice Salad in a Jar

The black bean, also known as black turtle bean, is especially popular in Latin American cuisine, but can nowadays be found pretty much anywhere around the world. Just like other legumes, it's a great source of protein and fibre and, in combination with the spices, a delicious ingredient to add...

www.pickuplimes.com

Sounds yummy, Eva.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Another wonderful use for Mason jars is to store your berries in them they stay fresh and lovely for way longer stored in jars in your fridge.

Great idea, Trudy. I LOVE mason jars for everything. You wouldn't believe how I use them around here.

 

[AnaSantos]

This is my jar version, an art jar!! no calories on it, LoL!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

This is my jar version, an art jar!! no calories on it, LoL!
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Oh how adorable, Ana and you're right - NO calories.