Eating food out of a mason jar seems to be quite the trend these days. When I saw this month’s Recipe ReDux theme of “Raising the Bar on Food in a Jar” I thought it would be the perfect time to try out a new spin on overnight oats.
As someone who has very little time to eat in the morning, I prefer a quick grab-n-go breakfast. Overnight cereal is perfect for that because you can put it together the night before, pull it out in the morning, nuke it in the microwave for 2 minutes, and you’re off with a warm and satisfying breakfast.
Change up the combination any way you like, the possibilities are endless. Most any grain will work, and you can use fruit, nuts, and spices to keep things interesting. Go ahead, give Breakfast in a Jar a try this week!
Breakfast in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup preferred grain I used Bob's Red Mill GF Hot Cereal Mix
- 3/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp. golden flaxseed meal can also use chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey
- Fruit and/or nuts for topping as desired
Instructions
- Add grain, milk, flax, cinnamon and honey to a mason jar. Stir well and cover with a lid. Refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, remove the lid, pop the jar in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. Top with nuts and/or fruit as desired.
- Go! Go! Go! You're late for school!
What is your favorite food to eat in a jar? Find more ideas below!
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I really like this idea. Have you ever tried it with just gluten-free old-fashioned oats?
I’ve done overnight oats that way, but I seem to be one of those celiacs without a high tolerance for GF oats. I’m sure it would work well though!
Thanks for the breakfast inspiration i was looking for and didnt even know it! Going to try it with TJ’s oats tonight.
Enjoy!
Sometimes I like to set up “overnight” quinoa flakes in a jar. But since they don’t soak up the liquid until you heat them, they aren’t ready until you microwave them for 2 minutes! But it saves time anyway.
That’s kind of how this overnight cereal is, but yes it saves time for sure!
Love me some overnight oats – was doing them for awhile with peanut butter and jam but kind of got out of the habit. Making some right now after reading your post 🙂
Love it! Overnight oats are my favorite, need to try Bobs Mix!
You made them in 4 minutes! Every parent should have this recipe!!!
Can you believe I just tried overnight oats last week? I had been pinning recipes for over a year, before a finally tried it. Now that I know how yummy it is, there is no going back! Your breakfast in a jar idea looks delicious! Hope you’ve had a wonderful summer 🙂
I was never really into overnight oats in a jar, but then again, I never did microwave mine after. Sounds good!
Mason jars are so perfect for over-night breakfast cereals. Love the photos and the combo of ingredients!
I really need to try out over night cereal. sounds so great to have it ready in the morning without any cooking!
Simple, stunning photos! I NEED to make these for my kids! One week of school down and I’m already yelling the last line of your recipe!