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Delicious Homemade GF Holiday Gifts in a Jar

By Kelly · 6 Comments

Holiday Gift-in-a-Jar

From left to right – Front row: Season’s Greetings poultry seasoning mix and Spiced Holiday Nuts. Back row: Pumpkin Pie Muffin Mix, Raw Cookie Dough Bites Mix, Homemade Granola and Fruit-n-Nut Bars Mix.

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 mason jars, then add a festive ribbon and tag, and there you have it – a thoughtful gift made with love.

There are certainly a ton of mason jar gift ideas 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!

My Favorite GF Whole Food Mason Jar Gift 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. Festive Little Gingersnaps in a Jar – Slightly crispy along the edges with a sweet-n-spicy chewy center, these scrumptious little grain-free gingersnap cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift! I like to stack them in recycled mason jars and dress-them-up with festive ribbons and bows.

4. “Season’s Greetings” in a Jar – This savory all-purpose seasoning mix makes a wonderful gift, especially when paired with my free recipe card printables.

Gingersnap Cookie CU5.  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!

6.  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!

7. 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!

pumpkin-butter-horiz8. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter and/or Slow Cooker Apple Butter in a Jar – These traditional fall-inspired spreads are so easy to make! And there so delicious! Your friends and family will love these!

9. Healthy Homemade Granola Gifts-in-a-Jar – the delicious versatility of homemade granola (and this simple healthy homemade granola bars recipe) makes it a thoughtful and welcomed gift!

10. Homemade Doggie Treats Gift-in-a-Jar – don’t forget your furry little friends! Doggies love homemade treats too! Take it from my pup Frankie, these easy Sweet Potato Puppy Treats are tail waggin’ good!

Tips for Creating Your Own Homemade Gifts …

vertical-seasonmixMany recipes can be converted into beautiful gifts-in-a-jar. 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 holiday greeting 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 included in the instructions, or 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

You Might Also Like:

Raw Almond Butter Truffles (GF)
Almond Flour Snickerdoodles (GF)
Cookie Dough Bites Gift-in-a-Jar (GF)

Filed Under: Cookies/Bars/Brownies ·

Comments

  1. Isabel Natrins says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Some lovely ideas Kelly – thank you for posting! I’ve shared your post with my community at facebook.com/isabel.cooks Happy Christmas from the UK!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 18, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much for sharing, Isabel! What a blessing you are! 🙂 Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  2. Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Love these homemade gift ideas, Kelly! Sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 18, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you, sweet friend! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sylvie says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Love all those ideas, especially the gingersnaps!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Thanks so much, Sylvie! It’s so great to hear from you! What an exciting time of year – your first Christmas with your little precious bundle of joy! xoxo 🙂

      Reply

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