Breakfast Jars - Your Morning Insurance!

Breakfast Jars: Your Morning Insurance

If there’s one thing Virginia and I talk about more than anything else in our workshops, it’s breakfast jars. They’re simple, versatile and, to be honest, life-saving.

Breakfast jars are our insurance. The thing we always have ready in the fridge for those mornings when time slips away, when breakfast gets forgotten, or when we need something delicious, nourishing, and grab-and-go (whatever time of the day - hello 3pm slump!). Whether you’re heading to work, travelling, or juggling the usual chaos, a breakfast jar is your friend.

I usually make a batch of five or six jars at a time, and they’ll last all week… if they don’t get eaten first! On busy days at work, I’ve been known to pop out for the ingredients, whip them up on-site, and leave them in the fridge there. There are even freezer-friendly versions if you want to prep ahead and store longer.

Yes, you can buy them, but shop-bought versions are often loaded with sugar, low in fibre, and can be pricey. When you make your own, each jar is a rainbow of goodness—packed with fibre, live food, healthy fats, and seasonal ingredients. They’re not just breakfast; they’re a little act of self-care you can reach for anytime.

Here are a few of our favourites:

Option 1 – Protein Packer
A creamy base of live greek yoghurt (full fat), layered with seasonal fruit, crunchy nuts, and seeds. Simple, satisfying, and packed with protein to keep you going until lunch.

Option 2 – Apple, Oat & Yoghurt Bircher
A classic bircher with grated apple, oats, live yoghurt (full fat), water or milk and a sprinkle of nuts and seeds. Fibre-rich, filling, and gently sweet without refined sugar.

Option 3 – Savoury Kickstart
Rocket, boiled egg or hummous, ferment, and a drizzle of olive oil with a splash of apple cider vinegar. A sharp, fresh alternative for those who prefer their breakfast savoury.

Option 4 – Savoury Rainbow
Rocket, grated carrot, cottage cheese, a spoonful of ferment, and soy-roasted seeds. Colourful, fibre-rich, and full of live food goodness. 

Even the thought of them are getting my digestive juices flowing - one of the pillars of good gut health!

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