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If you step into the home & garden section of any store right now, you’ll likely see a huge display of mason jars. For the last couple years, mason jars have ruled spring! They’re cheap, simple, and have so many uses. I’m sure you’ve seen some mason jar crafts, but are you familiar with mason jar recipes? There are so many tasty meals you can make in mason jars!
Besides being trendy and cute, mason jar recipes have the added appeal of being completely transportable. You can bring a lunch without a bag! Layering ingredients in a mason jar helps to keep them fresh, no matter what kind of recipe you’re making. That means it’s easier than ever for you to eat healthy. Another benefit over Tupperware is that you don’t forget what’s in there – you can see it all in the glass! Easy to clean, easy to transport – They’re perfect for work, on-the-go meals, picnics, and more.
Since our last mason jar recipes round-up, we’ve gained a lot more on RecipeLion.com! This trend is still going strong. We tend to love mason jar desserts the best! Just layer your favorite dessert flavors in a jar for a better-than-ice-cream remix. Trust us, it will change your life.
Here’s an updated collection of our favorite mason jar recipes. Give ’em a try and let us know what you think of this trend that’s become a way of life.
11 Mason Jar Recipes for Spring
Mason Jar Recipes for Lunch
- Portable Pasta Salad
- Layered Salad in a Jar
- Mason Jar Chili and Cornbread
- Bacon and Eggs in a Mason Jar – Sure, it’s breakfast, but we’d totally eat this for lunch! (from Mason Jar Breakfast)
- Asian Noodle Salad – We are obsessed with this idea from Foxes Love Lemons!
- Chopped Black Bean and Corn Mason Jar Salad – This recipe from Organize Yourself Skinny could definitely become a weekly meal.
Mason Jar Recipes for Dessert
- Mason Jar Lemon Meringue Pies
- Strawberry Cobbler Jar
- Mason Jar Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits
- Mason Jar Caramel Drizzled Cheesecake
- Black Forest Surprise
Have you tried mason jar recipes yet?
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Wow! Why haven’t I found something like this sooner? My Southern roommate has plenty of mason jars in our kitchen cupboards, and we’ve only been using them to drink out of. We’ll need to try some of these suggestions to utilize mason jars as food containers and vehicles as well. I especially love that they’re reusable, so I don’t feel as wasteful as using Ziploc bags or other disposable containers to take lunch with me to class.
I never thought of myself as a “salad person” until I tried out salads in a jar! I’m hooked now and salads in a jar are one of my staple lunches. They are convenient, healthy and delish! This recipe is great by itself and you can improvise with ingredients to make it a more complex meal. I’ve added sliced mushrooms, chick peas, couscous, feta cheese, etc. Of course, you can use any (healthy) dressing with it and add chicken or tuna… The possibilities are endless.
These are so great because they seem easy to make and they just look cute! I’m not that experienced with cooking, but I do like looking for different types of meals to make, so this could be really helpful. I’m definitely going to try the layered salad in the mason jar, because I’ve heard about that before and this recipe looks great!
I’ll take you through a very basic step-by-step tutorial on how you can plant your own DIY terrarium with just a few minutes and very basic materials. Materials Needed: Glass container (ideas include geometric glass terrarium cases, mason jars, vases, or whatever clear, glass container you like that allows for air flow) Activated charcoal Potting soil Tiny plants (not shown; succulents are used in this example) Bark, rocks, reindeer moss, etc. to your taste Plastic spoon & small paint brush (optional but recommended) Be sure your glass terrarium container allows for air flow of some sort. This geometric terrarium has one side that is glass-free, allowing you to plant and ensuring that those plants, well, survive.
Thanks Lynda! I’ll keep you posted:)