Omelette in a Jar

These breakfast jars idea is an omelette lovers dream!  I am an omelette lover and during my busy mornings when I just couldn't find the time to make one this was my answer.  Homemade omelette in a jar is perfect for those mornings when you are running around trying to  make it out the door in time. 

This omelette in a jar cooks in 2 and a half minutes.  All you do is all your ingredients to a jar with a lid. I have a ton of mason jars.  Add your ingredients to the jar and store in fridge.  When you're ready to eat one all you do is remove it from the fridge and shake it up then toss it in the microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.  Take it out of the fridge, grab a fork and head for the door.  Omelette on the go!

Ingredients for breakfast in a jar

So, I've added some of my favorite omelette in a jar recipes for you to try.  The recipe at the bottom is for my greek omelette with feta, olives, and spinach.  Here are some options of mason jars to use for breakfast in a jar.

4 oz. mason canning jars with regular lids and bands - 16 jars

8 oz. mason canning jars with lids - 15 jars

Mexican Omelette

1. ¼ cup of corn
2. ¼ cup of black beans
3. 1 serrano pepper, diced
4. 1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
5. 2 eggs
6. handful of Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
7. ¼ cup roma tomatoes, chopped
8. ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste
9. onion powder to taste

Western Omelette

1. 2 eggs
2. 1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3. ½ cup of chopped onion
4. ¼ cup green or red bell peppers
5. ¼ cup of cooked ham, diced
6. handful of reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
7. ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste

Bacon Omelette

1. 2 eggs
2. 1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3. ground black pepper and kosher salt to taste
4. handful of chopped spinach
5. ¼ cup of sliced cherry tomatoes
6. 2 slices of cooked turkey bacon, chopped
7. handful of reduced fat shredded cheese of choice

Cheesy Mushroom Omelette

1. 2 eggs
2. 1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3. ½ cup cooked cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
4. ½ cup yellow onion, diced
5. handful of baby spinach
6. kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
7. handful of reduced fat shredded swiss cheese
8. parsley to taste

How to make breakfast jars

SO EASY!  Choose your omelette recipe of choice.  Add everything to a jar with a lid.  I've a sucker for a good mason jar.  Store them in your fridge for when you're ready to eat. 

Once it's breakfast time, remove your pre-made jar from the fridge and give it a good shake.  Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.  Remove from microwave, grab your fork and head on out with breakfast in tow.