5 Food Life Hacks Ft. Mason Jars

Sensible life hacks featuring food and everybody's favorite, mason jars. Just some tips on how these jars can make your life easier, and provide you with some tasty treats!

Overnight, No-Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal

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A great meal to prepare ahead of time and grab on the go to work in the morning. It's easy, packed with protein, calcium, and fiber, and will let you start your day happy, full, and ready to take on the world.

Simply take a half-pint mason jar, fill 3/4 of the way with old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, milk, and yogurt. I usually add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract as an extra sweetener. Add fruit of your choice, put on the lid, and shake gently to combine. Allow to sit in the fridge overnight and up to two-four days. Enjoy!

17 Healthy Snacks to Pack in a Mason Jar

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Got the munchies? Head on over to http://hellonatural.co/17-healthy-snacks-to-pack-in-a-mason-jar/ to check out their list of snacks, easily packed in mason jars, including pretzels & peanut butter, fresh fruit, roasted chickpeas, granola, and more!

Detox Waters

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Detox waters are great. Not only are they good for you, but they act to cleanse your system and give you a boost in your everyday energy levels and health.

Try recipes like Cucumber Lemon & Mint Water, Grapefruit-Mint Water, Lemon-Dill Water, Strawberry Lemon & Mint Water, and "Green" Water Variations.

Mason Jar Salads

Mason Jar Salads are another great grab-and-go item you can prepare the weekend ahead of time. The diagram above has the perfect layering system so your greens won't go soggy before you're ready to eat, and you can create just about any type of salad you want. Find a few examples of nutrient-packed recipes here: http://www.popsugar.com/food/Mason-Jar-Salads-36548097?ocid=sp#photo-36548097

Banana Bread in a Jar

Okay so Banana Bread is one of my favorite treats in the world, so I was beyond excited to find out how easy it was to make individual-serving-sized breads in adorable little mason jars. What's better than your own cute banana bread...in a jar?? They're simple, relatively healthy, and so very tasty.

Here's a great recipe: http://www.madefrompinterest.net/banana-bread-jar/?crlt.pid=camp.6mEirRJsIvho