Gift ideas! Tasty, delicious gift-in-a-jar recipes and mixes that are eco-friendly, and budget-friendly too. You can make large batches and easily have dozens of gifts ready to go in no time.
All of these recipes are designed to fit in a regular 16-ounce Mason jar, but you can use any jar for your gifts. You can even vary the size and adjust the recipes accordingly. Tie a cute decorative ribbon around the neck of the jar, attach a gift tag with instructions, and you’re all set for gift-giving this year!
Healthy Dessert and Baking Mixes in a Jar for Gifts
Holiday treats are perfect gift-in-a-jar ideas! Here are healthy, nourishing versions of classic favorites.
1. Perfectly Paleo Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2/3 cup coconut milk powder
Directions:
- Mix dry ingredients together in a glass jar.
- To serve, add 2-3 tablespoons of mix with one cup of boiling water in a mug and stir until blended.
2. Paleo Almond Flour Cookies in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Layer dry ingredients in a glass jar with the chocolate chips on top.
- To prepare, mix all ingredients with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil or butter and 3 tablespoons of water.
- Mix the batter well, spoon onto a greased baking sheet, and bake for 11-14 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Cool for 20 minutes before serving.
3. Paleo-Friendly Mulled Wine or Cider Spice Mix Gift-in-a-Jar
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup dried orange peel
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup whole cloves
- 6 star anise
- 6 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
- Layer dry ingredients in a glass jar.
- To prepare, add ½ the jar of mulling spices per bottle of wine (or about 3 cups of apple cider). Heat on low-medium for 30 minutes (do not boil), strain and serve.
4. Keto Brownie Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup monk fruit powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Layer ingredients in a glass jar.
- To prepare, stir ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil into the dry mix until well combined.
- Add 5 eggs, beating in one at a time.
- Grease an 8x8 pan and spread batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Cool completely before serving.
5. Low-Carb Keto Pancake Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon powdered stevia (optional)
Directions:
- Combine dry ingredients in glass jar.
- To prepare, mix entire jar with 4 large eggs, 4 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons water, and one tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix until just blended, then pan fry until golden and crispy.
6. Pumpkin Spice Mix in a Jar (Paleo + Whole 30 Friendly)
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients until well combined and store in a glass jar.
- Sprinkle over lattes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, or stir into smoothies, tea, or coffee for that classic pumpkin spice flavor.
Seasoning and Soup Mixes in a Jar Recipes
From hearty soups to spicy seasoning mixes, these savory recipes are great low-sugar options for gifts.
7. Paleo/Keto Dry Onion Soup Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried onion flakes
- 1/2 cup grass-fed beef broth powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
Directions:
- Combine all dry ingredients and seal tightly in a glass jar.
- To prepare, use one tablespoon of mix per 1-2 cups of boiling water. Stir until well blended.
8. Gluten-Free Turmeric Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
- ½ cup arrowroot powder
- ½ cup paprika
- ¼ cup sea salt
- 3 tablespoons turmeric
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
Directions:
- For a colorful visual effect, combine ingredients in layers in a glass jar.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of ground beef. Mix with ¼ cup water, stir into cooked ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Keto-Friendly Ranch Seasoning Mix in a Jar
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried minced onions
- ½ cup dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dried dill
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
- Mix together all ingredients in a glass jar.
- To serve as a dip or dressing, mix 3 tablespoons of ranch mix with 1 cup of keto mayonnaise or sour cream (or a combination of the two) along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
10. Zesty Italian Dressing Mix Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried oregano
- ¼ cup onion powder
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
Directions:
- Mix dry ingredients together in a glass jar.
- Add 2 tablespoons dry mix with ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, and one tablespoon water. Use a blender or whisk to blend until smooth.
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