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Cherry Overnight Oats

These cherry overnight oats are the best breakfast! They come together in a few minutes and a great way to start the day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Granola & Oatmeal
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 525kcal
Author: Chelsey White

Ingredients

Cherry Overnight Oats

  • 2/3 cup fresh, pitted and diced cherries or frozen & thawed cherries 150g
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds 10g
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1g
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar or honey 10g
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips - optional 50g
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned or rolled oats 50g
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt 70g
  • 2/3 cup water or milk of your choice 160g
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt >1g

Optional Topping:

  • 1 Tbsp cherry preserves
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips 10g
  • Additional fresh cherries

Instructions

  • Add 2/3 cup of cherries, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 Tbsp brown sugar into the bottom of a mason jar or bowl.
  • Muddle or stir together until the ingredients are combined.
  • If desired, add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips or chopped up bits of dark chocolate. It might sound odd, but they add a wonderful bit of texture!
  • Top with 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2/3 cup water and a pinch of salt.
  • Give the oats a good stir to mix the ingredients together, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • When you're ready to eat the oats, remove from the fridge. You’ll see that the oats absorbed a lot of the liquid, so you might want to add a little more water or milk of your choice before eating.
  • If desired, top with a spoonful of cherry preserves and fresh cherries, and enjoy cold!
  • These cherry overnight oats keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Notes

How To Make the Best Cherry Overnight Oats:

  • Make your oats in a sealable container like a mason jar!
  • Feel free to double this recipe or make multiple jars to last the entire week.
  • These cherry overnight oats stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • If you like your oatmeal a bit thinner, I suggest adding a splash of water or your favorite milk before eating.
  • Top your overnight oats with bits of dark chocolate and some fresh cherries to take them to the next level.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 558mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 61g