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Lunch in a Jar: Apples & Peanut Butter (And Other Fun Fruits and Dips)

August 9, 2018 by Laura 4 Comments

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It only made sense to follow our Veggies with Dips in a Jar post with this Fruit with Dips in a Jar Post. The most basic idea along these lines: Apples & Peanut Butter.

Apples & Peanut Butter in a Jar

Just like the veggies, place your favorite fruit dip in the bottom of a small jar. Then put in your favorite fruit (apples work best for something like this!). Place the lid on the jar, pack, and take on the go. So, so simple!

—-> Did you see the fun list of supplies and jars I recommend for packing lunches? <—–

First up, if you’re going to pack Apples & Peanut Butter in a jar, you will need links to our favorite homemade peanut butters!

  • Peanut Butter (just peanuts)
  • Peanut Butter (super creamy – like Skippy or Jif)

Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making peanut butter. It truly is remarkably easy! And fresh, homemade peanut butter tastes incredible!

Not up for making peanut butter? No problem. Though I do recommend that you avoid purchasing the varieties that contain hydrogenated oils and corn syrup. Choose a natural brand with few, wholesome ingredients.

Next, let’s talk about fruit.

Apples and grapes transport the best and work best for dipping. Bananas might require an 8-ounce wide mouth jar like this so you can spread the peanut butter or other dip on top. Blueberries are a good possibility too. Fresh pineapple, cut into thin slices, is a great option.

And now for the dips!

Fruit Dip Recipes to Pack in Jars

  • Creamy Chocolate Fruit Dip
  • Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
  • Strawberry Yogurt Fruit Dip
  • Caramel Apple Dip

Great add-ins to your Fruit with Dip Lunch in a Jar

  • Popcorn Chicken with Ranch
  • Quick Bread in a Jar
  • Veggies With Dip in a Jar
  • Cheese Cubes and Crackers
  • Lunch Meat

Up next, more “main dish” Lunch in a Jar ideas!

We’ve got 10 super fun Lunch in a Jar ideas to share this month – perfect for your Back to School lunchbox! Subscribe here so you won’t miss a post!

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How to Bake Quick Bread in Jars (With 10 Recipes!)

July 31, 2018 by Laura 24 Comments

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I’ve long been fascinated that it is possible to bake quick bread in jars. I finally took a little time to learn the tricks!

Whether we like it or not, it’s time to think about getting back into a school routine. For all who need to pack a lunch (and even for all who don’t!), we’re excited about our new Lunch in a Jar series!

We’ve got 10 super fun Lunch in a Jar ideas to share this month – perfect for your Back to School lunchbox! Subscribe here so you won’t miss a post!

I love the idea of making a batch of Quick Bread in Jars, then grabbing them out of the fridge as needed to pack in lunches!

Why bake Quick Bread recipes in jars and not simply bake muffins to pack in lunches? Simple! Jars keep the breads/muffins from becoming smashed. It’s genius really. Bake them, stash them, grab them, pack them. It’s super fun!

How to Bake Quick Bread in Jars

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How to Bake Quick Bread in Jars (With 11 Recipes!)
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 batch of your favorite quick bread (see recipes below!)
Instructions
  1. Mix up a batch of Quick Bread as directed.
  2. Scoop batter into six buttered 8-ounce jars (do not fill jars over half full).
  3. Place prepared jars on a cookie sheet.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  5. Place a lid/ring on the jar immediately after removing the bread jars from the oven so they will seal. (This step isn't entirely necessary if you are storing the bread in the fridge. But sealing will allow the bread to keep for an extra week inside the fridge.)
  6. Allow bread jars to cool completely before transferring them to the refrigerator.
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Here are 10 of our favorite Quick Bread/Muffin recipes!

  • Applesauce Bread
  • Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Lemon Bread
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Strawberry Bread
  • Zucchini Carrot Bread
  • Whole Wheat and Honey Zucchini Bread
  • Banana Bread
  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Stay tuned for an entire month of Lunch in a Jar ideas!!!

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