This Recipe Redux theme is Raising the Bar on Food in a Jar. Nowadays canning jars are just as likely to be used for something completely different than canning. You know what we use canning jars for the most?
Yep, that's right. Water. We love using them for that because it is an easy way to not only drink a lot of water (instead of making multiple trips to the sink to refill a smaller cup), but it is also a way to measure your water intake.
But don't worry, that's not our recipe. (Side note--I did see Martha Stewart once do a how to on the perfect glass of ice water . . . then realized it was for April Fools Day. Haha!)
Instead, we made a beautiful purple smoothie, just the kind that is great for starting your day off right. We like using the canning jars for serving smoothies because they are usually bigger than the typical cup, and they hold just that much more fruit and veggie goodness! And you can screw on a lid to take it with you.
Ingredients
1 1/2 C almond milk
1/2 C frozen blue berries
1/2 C frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
1/3 C old-fashioned oatmeal
optional items to add:
1 C spinach
1 scoop of whey protein powder
1 peeled cucumber
Directions
1. Put all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Serves 2.
That Martha Stewart gag is hilarious! I always think it's fun when they serve water in Mason jars at restaurants - so why haven't I thought to do that at home? And with my morning smoothie - great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! By the way I love your name I have a daughter with the same name. :)
DeleteYum! We have a whole cabinet full of mason jars, I love them for everything! I have been trying to phase our BPA and find that they are so easy for leftovers, smoothies, drinks, you name it. Love the mason jar gag from Martha! i might steal that for my next cooking demo :)
ReplyDeleteWe are on the same page. I find I enjoy drinking out of them more than glasses. I also use them to store things in. Did you know you can get plastic lids that fit them. It is so easy to see what your storing in them so they don't get lost too.
DeleteWow, you packed in a lot of goodness in one smoothie; thank goodness for the generous size of the mason jar!
ReplyDeleteYou are correct it is a lot of loaded goodness in a jar. A meal in a jar. :)
DeleteI love the idea of using mason jars for healthy smoothies ... or any beverage for that matter. with a cute straw, it's a super kid-friendly way to get healthy drinks on the table for families! Love the combo of your ingredients...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I have found they are very handy to have around. It is wonderful way to keep track of how much I am drinking for the day.
Deleteso true - those jars are a really nice size for drinks!
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