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Wrapping up my latest clean eating obsession for #MasonJarMania and threw together all my recipes from this month in one place for you. I hope you enjoy!

Blueberry Peach Parfait

Layer the following: 

2 tbsp cooked and cooled quinoa

2 tbsp fat-free yogurt

2 tbsp blueberries

3 peach slices

Sprinkle of chopped almonds

Drizzle of agave syrup

Repeat the layers and dive in!

Caprese Salad Jar

2 cups arugula

handful basil leaves

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved

mozzarella balls

balsamic vinaigrette

Layer and go!

Overnight Banana "Bread" in a jar

1 banana (mash half)

1/3 cup oats

1/4 cup plain yogurt (I used fat free)

1/2 cup almond or milk of choice

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp cinnamon

honey to taste

pecans for garnish

Mix all but the pecans and half of the banana and refrigerate overnight. Top with sliced banana, pecans, and a drizzle of honey and enjoy!

Chopped Chicken Salad

Layer: 

Vinaigrette of choice; I simply combined olive oil and balsamic vinegar (layer this on the bottom and do not shake if you want to store a bit before eating!)

Roasted red peppers

Cherry tomatoes, halved

Broccoli florets

Chopped grilled chicken

Cabbage slaw

Lettuce of choice

Not-So-Mean Green Juice

Make a big batch of these on Sunday and have your fancy green juice all week… no juice-cafe trip required!

2 cups spinach

2 cups water

Juice of one lime

One carrot

Two small cored apples

Small handful parsley

1/2 inch piece ginger

2 stalks celery

Blend for at least two minutes until it’s liquified!

Fruit Crumble Jars

This ones for cheat day! Enjoy!

 2 cups assorted berries

Tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup sugar

1 Cup oats

1 Cup flour

Tsp vanilla

1 stick butter

Preheat oven to 350. Use a fork to incorporate the butter, flour, oats, and half of the cinnamon and sugar together until it has a crumbly texture. Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. In small jars begin with a layer of crumble mixture and alternate with berries until you reach the top of the jar. Bake for 30 min.

Chicken and Vegetable Jar Soup

Layer:

handful of zucchini noodles

1/4 cup canned kidney beans

cooked, chopped chicken

1/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables

2 tbsp. tomato sauce

When you're ready to eat, just add hot water or chicken broth and shake!

 Chocolate Chia Pudding

Warning: addictive!

tablespoon chia seeds

tablespoon cocoa powder

3/4 cup almond milk (I actually ran out and added a couple splashes coconut water...and loved it)

3 pitted dates

pinch each of cinnamon and salt

splash of vanilla

Blend all of the above and chill for at least three hours. Top with whipped cream and berries if you like and dive in!

Dressed-up Fruit Salad

Layer frozen or fresh fruit of your choice..if frozen, leave out and it'll be ready by lunchtime! Skip the vending-machine dessert! I used strawberries, peaches, blueberries, pineapples and mango. In a separate container mix:

tbsp. honey

teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon vinegar

juice of one lime wedge

Mix the dressing right before you add just a drizzle to the jar. Shake and enjoy!