January 19, 2019
3 Easy Mason Jar Breakfasts
3 Easy Mason Jar Breakfast recipes feature 3 protein-packed breakfasts that are ready in 5 minutes or less: blueberry chia seed pudding, cherry cheesecake overnight oats and peanut butter banana yogurt parfaits!
In the morning, are you looking for a nutritious breakfast that can be prepped in 5 minutes or less? I have three amazing, easy mason jar breakfasts for you! These overnight oats, chia seed pudding and yogurt parfait recipes can be made the night before or the yogurt parfait can be made in the morning. You can make a few days worth at a time, and they are super tasty, filling and nutritious.
When we wake up in the morning, the kids and I are all starving. We wake up ready to eat! When it comes to choosing a breakfast, I go for options that are lower in sugar and that are high in fiber and protein. The morning is a great time to fit in whole grains and boost of fiber to get your day started.
On Sunday and once or twice during the week, I prep a couple of breakfast ideas for my family to eat. I am usually tired at the end of the day and don't want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen after dinner, so about 5 minutes is all that I'm willing to do—which is plenty of time for these protein-packed breakfast recipes.
I decided to make blueberry vanilla chia seed pudding because that is one of my family's favorites. Chia seeds are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. The blueberries are rich in antioxidants and fiber and are a great start to the day. These need to be prepped at least a couple of hours in advance so that the chia seeds can absorb the liquid and turn into a delicious, thick pudding that you will love! You can eat these as is or top with nuts, granola, more fruit or nut butter.
My readers love my strawberry cheesecake overnight oats, so I decided to make cherry cheesecake overnight oats. For the blueberries and strawberries in these recipes, I used frozen fruit to keep it simple and affordable. Oats are a great way to start the morning because they are a whole grain that's rich in vitamins and fiber and helps to keep you full.
For the parfait, I kept it simple with a peanut butter banana parfait. I sliced up some bananas, which are a great source of potassium and fiber, and topped it with some peanut butter and peanut butter granola that I had on hand.
3 Easy Mason Jar Breakfasts
Yield: Serves 4
Blueberry Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Blueberry Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding takes 5 minutes to make, is super tasty and is a protein, fiber and omega-3 rich breakfast!
Prep time: 5 MINScook time: 0 MINS Total time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- Toppings: blueberries, granola
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight or at least for 2 hours in mason jars.
- Top with berries and granola or toppings of choice
**You can double or triple this batch as it lasts for several days in the fridge.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Yield: serves 2
Cherry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Cherry Cheesecake Overnight Oats taste like your favorite dessert but are nutritious with oats, Greek yogurt, cherries and cream cheese!
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 5.3 ounce container vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- Toppings: extra cherries, crushed graham crackers
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all ingredients together for overnight oats in a mason jar. Preferably, let sit in fridge overnight or for at least two hours.
Enjoy!
Yield: serves 2
Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Parfait
Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Parfait takes 5 minutes to make and is full of protein and fiber to keep you full. Perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 2-5.3 ounce containers Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, drizzled
- 1/4 cup granola
INSTRUCTIONS
- Layer all ingredients in mason jars and eat immediately or stores well in the fridge for a few days.
Enjoy!
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More easy breakfast recipes:
Overnight Oats- 4 Ways!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
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