Three tasty mason jar breakfast ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but a lot of people skip the meal because they are in a hurry to head out the door.

If you are looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas then these tasty recipes will do the trick.

They can be made overnight, and all you have to do in the morning is pop them in your bag.

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Overnight Oats

Not only can you make this breakfast ahead of time, by it requires zero cooking time. Most people make their oats on the stove or by popping it into a microwave, but overnight oats are soaked in a liquid, like water or milk, which allows them to become soft. Note: keep them in the fridge during the soaking process.

Recipe 

1 part oats
2 parts milk/water
Pinch of salt
Honey to taste
Optional extras: fruit, muesli,  vanilla, cinnamon

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Breakfast parfait 

Not only are breakfast parfaits a tasty morning treat, but they are also easy to make. All you need to do is layer the following ingredients in a mason jar, and store overnight in the fridge: 

Greek yogurt
Granola
Fruit of your choice
Honey
Seeds like flaxseed or chia (optional)

Breakfast smoothie

If you are looking for something light but filling in the morning, then a smoothie is just what you need. 

What you will need:

Oats
Fruit
Milk
Honey
Ice cubes