Source: Body Fit Fusion
Blueberry French Toast in a Jar
There is nothing better than warm comfort food to start your day. This healthy to-go twist on a breakfast classic will soon be a household favorite. Whole grains, fiber, protein and antioxidants mean that this jar offers more than just delicious flavors.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
2 ea Slices of Whole Grain Bread cubed
2 ea Egg Whites
1 tablespoon Almond Milk Unsweetened Vanilla
1 teaspoon Date Sugar
1⁄3 cup Frozen Organic Blueberries
1⁄4 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 dash Cinnamon
Optional 1 tablespoon Plain Vegan Yogurt For Garnish
Optional 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup For Garnish
Optional 1 teaspoon Slivered Almonds For Garnish
Directions
This recipe makes one 16 oz wide mouth jar (pint).
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Lightly coat the inside of the jar with a mist of organic olive oil.
- Add the egg whites, almond milk, date sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.
- Add the blueberries and bread to the egg mixture and gently stir until the bread has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Pour the egg, berry, bread mixture into the jar.
- Bake at 350º for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Eat as is (it is delicious this way) or top with plain yogurt, slivered almonds and/or maple syrup.
- Enjoy immediately or cover and store in the fridge for 3–4 days.
South Western Omelet in a Jar
This jar is packed full of savory southwestern flavors, protein, dark leafy greens and fiber! Think breakfast burrito in a jar. Nutritional yeast gives this omelet on-the-go a cheesy flavor without the unwanted extra fat and calories
Serves: 1
Ingredients
2–3 tablespoons Ranchero Beans or Fat Free Vegan Refried Beans
2 each Egg Whites
1⁄3 cup Frozen Organic Spinach Thawed and well squeezed
2 ea Chopped Fresh Mushroom
1 tablespoon Frozen Organic Corn
1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
1⁄2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
1⁄4 Cup Salsa
Optional Diced Avocado Garnish
Optional Fresh Cilantro Garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Prepare a 16 oz (pint size) wide mouth Mason Jar by spraying the inside with a very light coating of organic olive oil.
- Spoon the beans into the bottom of the jar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites, nutritional yeast and taco seasoning.
- Stir in the vegetables and pour mixture into the jar.
- Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes or until the egg mixture has firmly set.
- Top with salsa, avocado and cilantro.
- Eat immediately or cover with lid and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Cherry Pie Overnight Oats in a Jar
No time to cook or prep? No problem! Simply layer the ingredients in the jar, cover with almond milk and store in the fridge. The red juicy cherries add just the right amount of flavor and sweetness to the recipe. Fiber and protein from the oats mean that you will feel full for hours and the chia seeds provide healthy omega-3. Grab a jar as you head off to work in the morning. Don’t forget your spoon!
Serves: 1
Ingredients
6 tablespoons Rolled Oats
3 teaspoons Chia Seeds
15-20 each Frozen Organic Sweet Red Cherries
1 dash Cinnamon
Vanilla Almond Milk
Directions
- The recipe makes one 16 ounce wide mouth jar (pint).
- Place 2 tablespoons of rolled oats in the bottom of the jar. Next, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chia seeds over the oats. Then place 4–5 sweet cherries on top of the chia seeds.
- Repeat the layers two more time for a total of three layers. The jar will be a little less than 1/2 full.
- Fill the jar with the vanilla Almond milk but leave about an 1″ of space at the top of the jar. You may have to tap the jar a bit to make sure the almond milk gets down to the bottom.
- Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top.
- Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate overnight.
- Grab a spoon, your cherry pie jar and run out the door!