Time to Prepare Jar: 10 minutes

This is one of my favourite make ahead tricks. I’ll prepare 3-4 jars at once and keep in my cupboard for a quick homemade treat, a last minute hostess gift or to give away around the holidays. The recipe is easy enough for kids to make as well!

Ingredients for 1 jar:

· 2/3 cup whole wheat flour

· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

· 1/3 cup granulated sugar

· 1 1/2 cups oats (quick or old fashioned oats)

· 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

· 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a large mason jar in the listed order, pressing down after each addition.

Write on the top of the lid with a sharpie ore create a lovely tag and tie on with a ribbon: Add ½ cup softened butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla. Bake 350 degrees F, 8-10min.