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Healthy Homemade Gifts-in-a-Jar {7 Recipes & Tips for Using Your Own Favorite Recipes}

By Kelly · 17 Comments

Holiday Gift-in-a-Jar

One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions is to make homemade gifts in a jar. And the wonderful thing is, they’re as much fun to make together, as they are to give to others! Simply layer the ingredients of a favorite recipe in a jar, then add a festive ribbon and tag, and there you have it – a thoughtful gift made with love.

There are certainly a ton of gifts-in-a-jar recipes out there, but unfortunately, many rely on unhealthy ingredients. So I thought it would be fun to share just a few of my favorites with the hope that this may help you to create some healthy homemade gifts of your own! And certainly, if you have some whole food based gift-jar recipes, please share a link to them in the comments below.

My Top 7 Favorite GF Whole Food Gifts-in-Jar Recipes

Fruit & Nut Bars-in-a-Jar1. Fruit-in-Nut Bars in a Jar – These mock KIND Fruit-n-Nut Bars have been one of the most popular recipes I’ve posted this year. I modified the recipe a bit so it makes a beautiful and delicious gift-in-a-jar.

2. Slow Cooker Spiced Holiday Nuts – This year, we’ll be spreading holiday cheer with this delightful Spiced Holiday Nuts Gift-in-a-Jar recipe. These tasty nuts capture the aroma and flavor of the holiday season with just a hint of cayenne, giving them an extra kick of flavor. Honestly, it’s almost impossible to stop eating them!

3.  Raw Cookie Dough Bites Mix in a Jar – My popular Raw Cookie Dough Bites recipe also works beautifully as a gift in a jar. Bet you can’t eat just one!

4.  Pumpkin Pie Muffins Mix in a Jar  – A much requested favorite, my GF pumpkin muffin recipe makes a beautiful and tasty gift in a jar!

5. Jumbleberry Jam in a Jar –  You can use any whole food jam recipe to create a delicious holiday gift. I especially love to give my family’s favorite  – Jumbleberry Jam – it’s secret ingredient allows the jam to set without the use of pectin powders!

6. Slow Cooker Apple Butter in a Jar – This traditional fall-inspired spread is so easy to make! And it’s so delicious – your friends and family will love it!

7. Healthy Homemade Granola Gifts-in-a-Jar – whether it’s my soaked oat granola or grain-free granola – the delicious versatility of homemade granola makes it a thoughtful and welcomed gift!

BONUS: Looking for even more great grain-free gift in a jar ideas? Check out “The Best Homemade Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar” – my special guest post at Keeper of the Home.

Tips for Creating Your Own Homemade Gifts from the Heart!
When thinking about which of your favorite recipes will work well as a gift-in-the-jar, it’s important to consider the following:
• Will the recipe ingredients fit in a standard size mason jar, such as a half-pint, pint or quart?
• How easy is the recipe to assemble? Are the additional items needed to complete the recipe standard ingredients that most people have on hand?
• How will you include instructions for making the recipe? (My preferred option is to include the instructions inside a card and place the card and gift jar into a recycled gift bag.)
• What are the storage requirements for the gift jar – should it be refrigerated or stored at room temp? And for how long? (Be sure these are explained to the recipient.) 

I hope these ideas inspire you to create some healthy homemade holiday gifts of your own! Wishing you and your family many blessings for a joyful and Merry Christmas!

Joyfully Serving Him, Kelly

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Comments

  1. rachita says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Dear Kelly,
    What an amazing idea? I would definitely try this one soon. I would like to know how many pumpkin muffins would yield?
    Regards, Rachita

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 10, 2012 at 8:35 am

      12 muffins. Thanks for pointing that out 🙂 I will add the yield for both to the post. Blessings to you for a very Merry CHRISTmas! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Margie says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Love this! Can you use regular honey or does it have to be sage honey for the cookie dough bites? Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 10, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      Hi, Margie. You can use any honey you’d like. I prefer sage or clover because they are both very mild and do not overpower the other ingredients with a strong floral flavor. Blessings, Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kat says

    December 10, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Thanks Kelly for the awesome ideas…perfect for my friends!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 10, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      You are so welcome, Kat! I know they’ll appreciate your homemade gifts from the heart! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:44 am

    These recipes look delicious and such good gifts! I made a white chocolate cranberry cookies in a jar last year for Christmas and it was a huge hit! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2012/12/frugal-crafty-home-3.html

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 17, 2012 at 11:02 am

      Thanks, Amy! I’ll pop over to take a look. Appreciate your kind words and invitation. Blessings, Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  5. Vicky says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Wonderful ideas! I especially like the Pumpkin Pie Muffins mix! You’ve given me a few last minute ideas, thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 18, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      You’re so welcome! Thanks so much, Vicky! Appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind note. Hope you have a super blessed Christmas! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Liz says

    December 21, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Hi there,

    I love this recipe, I am looking for other healthy gift in a jar ideas for Xmas… Any other suggestions?

    Thanks Liz

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 21, 2012 at 9:49 am

      Hi, Liz! Did you see my post over at Keeper of the Home? Homemade granola is a super easy and delicious gift. Also, Stephanie has another guest post on her site that shared a ton more food and non-food related homemade gifts. I’ve included that link too. Blessing to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas! 🙂 Kelly
      • http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/12/healthy-homemade-granola-gifts-in-a-jar.html
      • http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/12/10-homemade-gifts-for-almost-everyone-on-your-list.html

      Reply
      • Liz says

        December 21, 2012 at 11:34 am

        Thank you so much, and same to you and your family:)

        Reply

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