Mason Jar Meals For Kids
Put a Lid on These 15 Kid-Approved Mason Jar Meals
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There's a mason jar movement that's sweeping the nation right now, with the old-fashioned canning jars being repurposed for everything from wedding decor to craft projects. Once used primarily for preserving fruits, jams, and jellies, mason jars have taken on a whole new role in the kitchen. Check out 15 crafty recipes and meal ideas for your collection of masons that your kiddos will undoubtedly put their seal of approval on.
1 Mason Jar Muffin Mix
It doesn't get any easier than this morning muffin mix. Just add eggs, milk, and melted butter, and pop them in the oven!
Source: Put It in a Jar
2 Mini Chicken Pot Pies
An adorable mini twist on a cold-weather classic, these chicken pot pies are just the right size for little bellies when they're cooked into wide-mouth mason jars. You can even keep them in the freezer for chaotic weeknights when there's no time to start from scratch.
Source: The Nerd's Wife
3 Banana Coconut Cream Parfaits
Layers of banana, cream, coconut, and wafers lend a taste of the exotic to these parfaits. They're sure to be a favorite for moms and kids alike!
Source: My Baking Addiction
4 One Chic Sippy Cup
We love these spill-proof mason jar tumblers from Etsy seller PoppyandPearlCo, but you could also make your own.
5 Homemade SpaghettiOs With Minimeatballs
A hearty and healthy lunch or dinner on the go, homemade SpaghettiOs with minimeatballs are oh so cute when served in a wide-mouth mason jar.
Source: Big Red Kitchen
6 Cookies and Cream Popcorn
Sweet meets salty in this cookies and cream popcorn snack mix.
Source: Big Red Kitchen
7 Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes
Sink your teeth into the sweetest vanilla birthday cupcakes ($8 and up) from Etsy seller Pure Bliss Bakery.
8 Easy Rainbow Cupcakes
These mason jar rainbow cupcakes would make for memorable birthday party favors.
Source: Put It in a Jar
9 A Rainbow Layered Salad
Eating a salad's never been this much fun. Our friends at POPSUGAR Fitness have perfected the method of packing a salad to go, and your kids can play an active role in choosing what goes into theirs.
Photo: Jenny Sugar
10 Asian Noodle Salad Jars
Yum! Foxes Love Lemons' Noodle Salad Jars are crunchy, peanutty, and healthy. Bonus points for eating yours with chopsticks.
Source: Floxes Love Lemons
11 Green Monster Smoothie
Packed with green goodness, this Green Monster Smoothie is a great on-the-run breakfast (or anytime) sipper, but you could also substitute it with any of these 15 kid-approved smoothies (or your own blend!)
Source: Oh She Glows
12 Banana Almond Teff Parfait
If you've never heard of teff (a tiny, protein- and fiber-packed grain), Eating Bird Food's Banana Almond Teff Parfait could be the perfect way to introduce it to your family's diets.
Source: Eating Bird Food
13 Salty Sweet Granola and Coconut Yogurt
This anything-but-boring granola and yogurt combo from Mel's Kitchen Cafe will start the day off right.
Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe
14 Mini Cranberry Cobblers
Customize these minicobblers with your favorite fruit for the ultimate Summer sweet.
Source: Tablespoon
15 Baked Eggs in a Jar
For a heartier (but still healthy!) morning meal, give these baked eggs from Food in Jars a try with your crew.
Source: Food in Jars
