Mason Jar Omeletes

When life seems to get too busy, you’re going to need a healthy breakfast to get you started for work or school. These Meal -Prep Mason Jars Omelets are sponsored by Smithfield and are perfect to grab and go!

Prepare this easy breakfast dish for you and your kids this back-to-school season!!

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I am the mom of a nearly two-year-old child and I know I only have a couple of years left before I send him off to school. Those two years are going to pass by quickly as it seems like it was only yesterday when I was nursing and cuddling him as my little baby. I am already creating ideas in my head for how to make my life, and his, easier when he goes off to school. These Meal -Prep Mason Jars Omelets made with Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon are a step in the right direction.

Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I want to make sure I have some really great recipes on hand! Smithfield also recognizes how necessary breakfast is for all kids and is working to ensure all students are getting the nutrition they need. Smithfield is partnering with No Kid Hungry for a second year in a row, doubling its donation from last year to two million meals! Smithfield is supporting No Kid Hungry’s in-school breakfast programs to help the 1 in 6 American children struggling with hunger.

You can get involved too! Make a Smithfield breakfast and share the photo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #BreakfastPower to encourage others to get involved and help Smithfield provide two million meals to kids in need.

I am a professional working mom. That means, my day starts at 5 am and doesn’t end until 8 pm. There is hardly any time in the morning to make breakfast for myself or my family. When I go to work, I typically eat breakfast in my office and I eat cereal, oatmeal, or scrambled eggs. You see, a few years ago, I discovered you can scramble eggs in a microwave and they were really tasty!

I have also been playing around with some make-ahead breakfast ideas for my husband and if you are anything like me, you want to make as much food at home instead of buying pre-made processed foods all of the time. I tried my Meal -Prep Mason Jars Omelets idea at home and they came out nothing short of awesome! I mean, if I can scramble eggs in the microwave, why wouldn’t I be able to add some great ingredient to make them more fun?!

 

The answer has been in my face all this time!!!

 

Meal prep is a big deal right now, and for good reason! The more work you do ahead of time, the better and easier life will be. What I love about these Meal -Prep Mason Jars Omelets is you can add any ingredient you’d like to them! You can get as creative and healthy as you want. The main piece of cookware you need are mason jars!

I made some different variations so I wouldn’t get bored.

• BLT Mason Jar Omelets– I added Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped spinach.
• Mexican Mason Jar Omelets– I added Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, pico de gallo, peppers, and cheese. Of course, you can add black beans, avocado, and salsa after its cooked if you want.
• Southwest Mason Jar Omelets– This is my personal favorite. For this one, I added Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, peppers, onions, potatoes, and cheese. I absolutely love this one.

You can get as creative as you want. Simply cook some Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, chop it up, and add it along with your preferred toppings to a Mason Jar!

Once you have added your toppings, seal with the lid and place in the refrigerator. When you are ready for breakfast, add an egg (or two if you want), shake well, and pop it in the microwave for 1 minutes and there you have omelets in the jar! If you want to be a little healthier, you can just add eggs whites and it will come out just as good!

 

Now that kids are going back to school, this is a great option for them to make for themselves in the morning. Just set aside some fruit in sealed sandwich bags for them to grab as well. This is a great way to make sure they don’t eat a lot of sugar in the mornings too. Just make sure your kids know to REMOVE THE LID BEFORE PLACING IN MICROWAVE. Not only is this great for little kids, but it is an awesome recipe for college students too!

Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon is an awesome protein option for these Mason Jar Omelets. The main reason is because it is darn good bacon and it’s affordable and available at your local grocery store. I typically cook the Smithfield bacon all at once in the oven so it’s ready for the week. Once it has cooled, I then chop it up and put it in my jars. It is that simple. To help you out, I have included the recipe to my favorite Mason Jar Omelets below, but you can get as creative as you want. Have a great school year!

This post is sponsored by Smithfield, however all thoughts and opinions are 100%my own.

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