Everyone loves homemade mason jar gifts, especially when it’s edible! So whether you’re looking to fill your own pantry with seasonal treats or on the hunt for budget-friendly holiday gifts, these one-of-a-kind ideas are sure to please.
From cranberry walnut granola and chocolate-chips pancakes, to hot chocolate and brownies, with these mason jar gifts are easy to make and perfect to give to friends and family.
Note: Ingredients are separated by “Dry Ingredients” to be arranged in the order (the bottom layer is the first ingredient listed and so on.) Add “Wet Ingredients” when making the recipe.
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Tips:
- Use a tablespoon to fill your your gift jars, and if the jar’s opening is small, cut the bottom off of a plastic cup and use as a funnel.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon to level each ingredient before adding the next one.
Cranberry and Walnut Granola
Total time:30 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
25 minutes
Prep Time:
5 mins
5 minutes
Serves:2.5 cups
Cranberry and Walnut Granola
Recipe by:
Dina Hassan
Dina HassanThis Paleo granola has infinite possibilities! You can mix it in with your favorite nuts, seeds and dried fruits or drizzle with a natural sweetener. In this version I used honey to add more richness to its nutty flavor, but can also substitute it with maple syrup, too.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups coconut flakes
- 1 ½ cups walnuts
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 T chia seeds
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ t cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 2 T coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl toss the walnuts, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds and cinnamon.
- Heat the honey, coconut oil and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over the walnut-seed mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread the granola over the prepared sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the coconut flakes are golden-brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes without stirring it, this allows the granola to form clusters.
- Cool to room temperature and store in mason jar.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Total time:20 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
15 minutes
Prep Time:
5 mins
5 minutes
Serves:12
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Recipe by: Dina Hassan
Dina HassanThis Paleo version of chocolate chips pancakes is super easy to pack and make. Simply add the eggs, milk and honey to the dry ingredients, mix and cook. Drizzle with honey, maple syrup or melted dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup almond flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1 t baking soda
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¾ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, add honey and coconut milk.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and chocolate chips.
- Pour the wet ingredients onto the dry ingredients, mix lightly until just combined.
- Grease a large skillet with coconut oil and heat on medium-low. Pour batter using a ¼ cup measuring scoop.
- Cook for 2 -2 ½ minutes until holes begin to appear at the surface of the pancake, flip and cook for another two minutes. Remove from the heat and repeat for the rest of the batter.
Paleo Instant Hot Chocolate
Total time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
10 minutes
Serves:10
Paleo Instant Hot Chocolate
Recipe by: Dina Hassan
Dina HassanGive the gift of warmth this holiday season with silky, Paleo-friendly instant hot chocolate! You can even tailor this recipe to suit your tastes: For a spicy kick, add chili powder cayenne and cinnamon. For a hint of mint, add mint extract. For a caffeine boost, add espresso powder.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut milk powder
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ t cinnamon
- ⅛ t salt
Wet Ingredients:
- Hot water
- Whipped coconut cream to garnish
Instructions
- Place all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, stir until well combined. Return dry mixture to jar or in another airtight container.
- When ready to drink, for every 1 cup of hot water, add 2 ½ tablespoons of the dry mixture. Stir until the powder is dissolved and the chocolate chips are melted.
- Garnish with a dollop of coconut cream and dust with cocoa powder.
Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Total time:45 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
35 minutes
Prep Time:
10 mins
10 minutes
Serves:9
Chocolate Walnut Brownies
Recipe by: Dina Hassan
Dina HassanThese brownies are rich and super chewy, with a delicious crunchiness from the chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 ½ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- ½ cups melted coconut oil
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan and line with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In another large bowl, mix together wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well. Make sure to scrape the sides and the bottom of the bowl so no pockets of dry ingredients remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan; top with walnut halves.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven; cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.
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