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    How to Make Pre-Made Lunch Recipes for Mason Jars

    Published: Aug 22, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    How to Make Pre-Made Mason Jar Recipes that are perfect for the kids for back-to-school lunches or to take with you to work or out running errands!  Try this new way and fun way for your lunch today. Then head over to try my Oreo Cheesecake Pudding Dessert also made in a mason jar.

    Pasta Salad in a Mason Jar featured on Walking on Sunshine Recipes

    Have your kids started back-to-school yet? I know in some areas of the country most kids started last week.  Here in our corner of the world, school starts next week. Our son leaves for college this week and my hubby starts with the ROTC cadets at the end of the month.

    Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

    I put together a great list of ideas on how to use mason jars for back-to-school lunches or pre-made meals for you to take to work.

    Most of the time these recipes work great with keeping the dry ingredients separate from the wet or having layered salads with the dressing on the bottom of the jar.

    You may need to use a smaller container for the salad dressing. Make sure you check out the shopping list for ideas on different products to use.

    Quick Tip: Do not use glass mason jars to pack lunches for younger children. Most schools will not allow glass jars of any kind. Check out the shopping list for plastic mason jar items you can purchase.

    Helpful Kitchen Tools

    This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, click here.

    • Mason Salad Jar Inserts    helps turn your mason jar into the perfect carrier and divider.
    • Bento Mason Jar Lids work great too!
    • Pack and Go Mason Jar Lunch Box Kit

    24Pack 8oz Plastic Jar Storage ContainerMore InformationThe Mason Jar Cookbook: 80 HealthyMore InformationMason Jar Lunches: 50 Pretty, PortableMore InformationAladdin Classic Mason Salad Jar 34oz,More InformationDivider Cup by Mason Jar LifestyleMore InformationInsulated Lunch Bag For Women &More InformationMason Jar Salads and More: 50More InformationJarJackets Silicone Mason Jar Protector SleeveMore Information

     

    Easy Directions:

    • Place the salad dressing or any 'wet ingredients' in the bottom of the mason jar.
    • Layer the salad ingredients.
    • Finally add any crunchy items, like walnuts, croutons, crushed crackers, etc at the top.
    • Pack the mason jar along with an ice pack to keep the food fresh.
    • When you or your child is ready for lunch, gently shake the jar to mix everything together.

    Tried any of these recipes? Let me know in the comments!

    Mason jars used to pack school and work lunches.

    How to Make Pre-Made Lunch Recipes for Mason Jars

    Let me help you save money this school year by showing you how easy it is to prepare pre-made lunches using my favorite mason jars.

    Photo Credit: www.thetwobiteclub.com

     Make-Ahead Mason Jar Breakfast Parfait Recipes

    Easy breakfast ideas to pack in a mason jar to bring with you to work or send with the kids to school.

     Easy No Bake Pudding Desserts 

    Everyone needs to enjoy dessert once in awhile!

    Breakfast Parfaits with Fruit, Yogurt and Granola

    Easy recipe with yogurt, berries and homemade granola packed in a mason jar.

    Photo Credit: www.atthepicketfence.com

    Mason Jar Breakfast To Go 

    Pack breakfast in a mason jar too!

    Photo Credit: www.thecookierookie.com

    Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad

    Salad in a mason jar can be easy and pretty!

    Photo Credit: soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com

    Mason Jar Snacks

    Even snacks are easy to pack using a mason jar.

    Photo Credit: passtheplants.com

    Simple Mason Jar Salad 

    Add the salad dressing to the bottom of the mason jar!

    Photo Credit: www.babble.com

    3 Back-to-School Mason Jar Lunches

    A few different ideas for lunches using mason jars to pack them in.

    This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!

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    1. Laura Franklin says

      September 06, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      I love this idea! It's so easy and cute! Thanks for sharing with the Delicious Dishes Recipe party this week!

      Reply
    2. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

      September 04, 2016 at 2:05 am

      So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing with our Merry Monday party.

      Reply
    3. Grammie O Morris says

      August 29, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      Great Ideas for lunch. Bet I can save lots of money too! Thanks for putting this together.

      Reply

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