I grew up thinking of mason jars as simply the vessels for my mom’s homemade strawberry jelly and the u-pick peaches or garden tomato juice she’d spend all day canning. It wasn’t until I had my own home that I realized that these simple glass jars were such dependable storage workhorses in the kitchen.
Like a lot of people, I've transitioned away from using so many plastic containers and now look to glass jars for everything from stashing dinner leftovers to holding pantry goods like pasta, nuts, and dry beans in neat rows. I love their no frills, back-to-basics aesthetic and the way they showcase the natural beauty of food.
Short glass jars are also the perfect vehicles for on-the-go healthy snacks. Some jars (like these from Kilner) come with small containers that screw right into the lid to separate wet and dry foods. Pack up a whole week's worth of healthy jarred snacks on Sunday, and you'll never hit the vending machine again.
Looking for even more healthy snack ideas for on-the-go eating? Here are a few more of our favorites: Chocolate Peanut Butter Power Bites and Carrot & Hummus Lettuce Wraps!
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