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4 Mason Jar Recipes You Should Make This Week To Kick-Start Fat Loss

April 29, 2019 by Lisa Cupido
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Overnight PB&J Oats


Imagine mixing a bunch of delicious ingredients together in your mason jar, popping it in the fridge, and waking up to a protein-packed, fiber-filled breakfast that you’ll savor.


This easy recipe requires the following ingredients:


Rolled oats

Unsweetened almond milk

Chia seeds

Vanilla

Maple syrup

Cinnamon

Flax meal

Banana

Natural peanut butter

Raspberries or strawberries

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Mason Jar Frittata


Overnight oats aren’t the only mason jar breakfast option. You can whip up this healthy vegetable frittata and get your morning daily intake of protein, vitamins, and minerals.


If you don’t plan on eating your meal right away, you can store it in a mason jar with the lid on tight and microwave it before you eat.


Here are the ingredients you’ll need:


Turkey sausage

Kale

Potatoes

Eggs

Milk

Cheddar cheese

Salt and black pepper

zucchini noodles

Zucchini Pasta Salad With Avocado Spinach Dressing


This zucchini noodle salad is a low-carb lunch with plenty of protein and healthy fats to sustain you for hours. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also colorful and pretty.


Here’s what you’ll need:


Spiraled zucchini

Shelled edamama

Celery

Red bell pepper

Cherry tomatoes

Feta cheese

Spinach

Avocado

Lemon

Extra virgin olive oil

Greek yogurt

Salt

Pepper

dark chocolate

Mini Peanut Butter Cups


Don’t forget dessert — this mini peanut butter cups treat in a mason jar is vegan and uses protein-rich tofu to add a creamy texture without a lot of calories.


Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this tempting dessert:


Graham crackers

Maple syrup

Coconut oil

Cocoa powder

Organic tofu

Natural peanut butter

Brown sugar

Almond milk

Pure vanilla extract

Dark chocolate chips

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From breakfasts to salads to desserts, mason jars lend themselves to a variety of amazing, diverse recipes that can be as delicious as they are nutritious.

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Get creative with ingredients, prepare these mason jar recipes in advance, and you’ll always have a healthy meal or snack to enjoy at home or take with you on the road.

 

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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Woman holding her head, expressing stress.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting.
Aromatic coffee with sugar being added.
Variety of fast food from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of coffee.
Tasty bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparison of cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken from above.
Close-up of watch as someone eats breakfast.
Display of deli meats, sandwiches, hot dogs, and sausages.
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