Happy holidays, friends! Did you have an amazing Thanksgiving?
Our Thanksgiving was wonderful. We had family in town and were able to host it for the first time ever in our new home (Edna The House). It was so much fun!
And now that we’re all shifting over to thinking about Christmas, I thought it would be a great idea to make fun and easy DIY mason jar gifts that would be perfect for your healthy eating friends!
These Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts are so adorable, easy, and fun to make!
Gifts for healthy eaters can be tough to decide on, especially when you’re making them yourself. I love that these overnight oats can be stored for a long time and are pretty much ready to devour! Simply add milk and maple syrup!
TBH, I might need to make about a million of these for myself. Breakfast that’s ready to go – such a win on so many levels!
Take these Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts up a notch with tags, festive twine, candy canes, and a beautiful holiday card!
I loved playing around with different styles and options for making these DIY mason jar gifts. While I’m admittedly not the most crafty person in the world (let’s be honest), it was fun to get creative and try something new!
Another way to get creative and take these DIY mason jar gifts to the next level is to add a beautiful greeting card that’s perfect for letting your loved ones know how much they mean to you!
And of course, I always get sucked into the greeting card section at Target around this time of year. They’re all so beautiful!! Anyone else have this problem? I mean, it’s a good problem, though. I seriously think I spent a solid 30 minutes just looking around at all of the options! I ended up deciding on a card that felt traditional and went with the classic theme of these DIY mason jar gifts.
The “recipes” for these Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts are fairly simple: Rolled oats, stevia, cinnamon, toppings. Feel free to get creative with toppings! And if you’re looking for inspiration and ideas, try these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats or these Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats!
Here’s how to make these Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts:
Cranberry Almond:
1 cup rolled oats
1 packet stevia
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Chocolate Peanut Butter:
1 cup rolled oats
1 packet stevia
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp peanut butter powder
2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Coconut Pecan:
1 cup rolled oats
1 packet stevia
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp shredded coconut
1/4 cup pecan halves
*Instructions for gift recipient: Add 1 cup of almond milk (more or less, depending on desired thickness). Mix in 1 Tbsp of maple syrup and place in refrigerator overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
That’s it, friends! So easy and such a great gift. I hope your healthy eating friends and family will enjoy this gift and that it’ll brighten up their holiday season! 🙂 When shopping for your holiday cards this year, be sure to check out the fun and festive options offered by American Greetings at Target!
Vicki says:
Hi. What size jar do you use for the DIY overnight oats gift jars?
Thanks!
Christine McMichael replied:
I used 16 ounce jars! 🙂
Natalie says:
Oh this is really great! I love the idea of giving something healthy to my friends and family. I try to get them to eat more healthier like all the time. So this is a subtile way to get them to do just that.
Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says:
I love personalized food gifts – these are too cute!
Jeanne says:
This is such a healthy option for gifts in a jar, I want to combine this with a hand made bowl cosy, but did I miss this, what kind of oats are used(quick or old fashion) and do you heat this up. These even sound like odd questions to me, but I am on a time crunch. Thank you and may you have a blessed Christmas.
Christine McMichael replied:
That sounds perfect, Jeanne! I used regular old fashioned oats for this recipe and did not heat it up. I hope you enjoy making this DIY!
Marilyn replied:
Hi! Would it work to add hot water to the cranberry almond one with quick cooking oats instead, the morning of? My dad prefers hot porridge and doesn’t really take milk..thanks!
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes! That’s a great idea! 🙂
Jenna says:
How much regular sugar would you use?
Samshappymom says:
Do you think for the pecan one, you could substitute little bits of dried apple? Also, if they don’t like maple, could you sugg3st they add honey?
Christine McMichael replied:
I think that’s an AMAZING idea! Honey would be wonderful, too. Sounds delicious!
Aysegul Sanford says:
Such a fantastic edible gift. Love that you also shared the steps in such beautiful photos.
Happy holidays.
PS: Love American Greetings Cards
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, friend! 🙂 So do I!
Ana Alarcon says:
your photos are beautiful! and this recipe sounds so delish! Which others sweetness would recommend instead of stevia?
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks so much, Ana! 🙂 I would recommend using coconut sugar or raw sugar. You could also include instructions to add more syrup and leave out the stevia all together. Enjoy! 🙂
Whitney E. RD says:
What an adorable gift idea! These jars are so easy and affordable! I’m totally trying them!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Whitney! You’ll have to let me know how yours turn out 😉
Jessica Levinson says:
These are such a great idea! An easy, yet thoughtful gift.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jessica!
Jenn says:
I love this idea for gifts. So easy, so healthy, so fun! The kids could even help make these. Great idea!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jenn! So perfect for the kiddos!
Katie @ Hungry Runner says:
What a cute idea! I’ve done jars like these with cookie recipes before. But I love the idea of doing overnight oats as a gift for more health- and fitness-minded friends 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Katie! 🙂
Irla says:
These look great but what can I use in place of the stevia? I think I’m one out of many that does not like the taste of stevia. They look as if they’d make wonderful gifts for my nieces & nephews. Something their parents might appreciate.
Christine McMichael replied:
I would use raw sugar or coconut sugar 🙂 Or you can leave it out all together and include instructions to add a little more maple syrup. That’s so perfect, Irla! 🙂
Rachel says:
Oh my gosh, these are adorable!!! What a cute idea!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Rachel! 🙂