Cherry Overnight Oats
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Posted: 08/16/18
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Start your morning with vegan, naturally sweetened Cherry Overnight Oats! This overnight oats recipe, calls for SIX ingredients and makes a delicious breakfast for all. I will walk you right thru how to make overnight oats with fresh cherries, non-dairy milk and maple syrup before pouring over thick cut rolled oats.
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Overnight Oats Recipe
A typical breakfast at my house is an unsweetened cashew milk-blueberry-spinach-cocoa powder-rolled oat-maple smoothie. But some mornings, you want something different than the same old-same old. That’s when you whip up a batch of these Cherry Overnight Oats! Store ’em in the fridge overnight, then serve the next day with dark chocolate chips and additional cherries. The perfect summer breakfast, this Overnight Oats Recipe is perfect for mixing up your breakfast routine!
Sometimes, you gotta pull out the big guns… assuming you thought about it the night ahead and prepped.
The big guns, of course, are overnight oats.
Have you tried them before?
They’re a family favorite, adored by me, my husband and our 3-year-old, and they’re sooooooo simple to put together.
That’s a winning combination in my book!
Ingredients for Cherry Overnight Oats
- Cashew milk
- Cherry puree
- Pure maple syrup
- Rolled oats , extra thick (if possible)
- Cherries , halved and pitted
- Dark chocolate chips
Cherry Overnight Oats
Since it’s the summertime and fresh cherries are everywhere, I obviously harvested some of those beauties and threw them into this recipe.
The end result is a perfectly sweet-tart breakfast that can be eaten at the table, in the car or at work. Wherever you consume them, they’re delish.
Also, I added dark chocolate chips to the final product because who doesn’t love chocolate in breakfast? (You can totally skip this if it’s not your thing.)
How to Make Overnight Oats
- Clean the cherries, slice in half and remove the pits
- Add halved cherries to the bottoms of the three mason jars.
- Pour in ½ cup of the rolled oats into each jar.
- In a blender, combine the milk, cherry puree and maple syrup.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the jars, stirring with a spoon.
- Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Enjoy cold the next morning, topped with additional cherries sprinkled with dark chocolate chips.
Can overnight oats be made the morning of?
- No. You’ll run into the problem of the oats being too hard and chewy to actually enjoy.
- Make these the night ahead OR mix up a batch for the whole week on Sunday night, pop them in the fridge, then eat them throughout the week.
I’m not vegan, dairy free OR gluten free. Why should I try these overnight oats?
Short answer: They’re freaking delicious!
Long answer: Overnight oats are an amazing way to start any morning because the oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. They’re heart healthy, among other health benefits. Also, I find that I don’t get hungry as quickly if I have oats as a part of my breakfast.
How can I customize these oats for myself?
Everyone’s tastebuds are different, so you can definitely customize these.
If you’re not vegan or dairy free, you can use regular milk.
If the cashew milk/cherry puree/maple syrup mixture isn’t sweet enough, add a bit more maple. (Just use it sparingly because you don’t want to over sweeten!)
If you’re allergic to nuts, use nut-free milk. (rice milk, dairy milk, etc.)
How to Make Overnight Oats
How long can you leave overnight oats in the fridge?
Ours lasted a week and were utterly delightful! I used the extra thick rolled oats because I love the texture those provide, and that made them last so long.
Can you use quick oats to make overnight oats?
If you’re using regular rolled oats, 2-3 days is your maximum limit, less for quick oats.
Do you have to cook the oats for overnight oats recipe?
No, that’s the beauty of this recipe! Beyond the fact that it’s utterly awesome of course!
What do I need to make these Cherry Overnight Oats?
- Blender.
- Liquid measuring cup.
- 8 oz. mason jars.
I’m not a cherry fan. What are some other overnight oats recipe I might enjoy instead?
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
- Almond Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
If you’re into cherries? You’re gonna adore these sweet-tart overnight oats.
Scroll on down to learn how to make overnight oats …
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Cherry Overnight Oats
How to make Overnight Oats – Start your morning with vegan, naturally sweetened Cherry Overnight Oats! These overnight oats, which call for SIX ingredients, make a delicious breakfast for all. Combine fresh cherries with non-dairy milk and maple syrup before pouring over thick cut rolled oats. The perfect summer breakfast treat!
8 oz. servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
- 1/2 cup cherry puree
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1.5 cups rolled oats , extra thick (if possible)
- 1 cup cherries , halved and pitted
Toppings
- Additional cherries , halved and pitted
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cashew milk, cherry puree and maple syrup.
- Add halved cherries to the bottoms of the three mason jars.
- Pour in ½ cup of the rolled oats into each jar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the jars, stirring with a spoon. (They will be VERY full.)
- Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Enjoy cold the next morning, topped with additional cherries and dark chocolate chips.
Tips
If you or your family are nut free, substitute coconut milk, rice milk or dairy milk in this recipe.
If you are making this recipe vegan, read the label of your dark chocolate chips to ensure they are vegan.
If you don’t want to make a cherry puree by blending some halved, pitted cherries in the blender, you can substitute pure cherry juice instead.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 8oz. mason jar, Calories: 248kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 49g (16%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 3g (5%), Sodium: 60mg (3%), Potassium: 345mg (10%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 18g (20%), Vitamin A: 30IU (1%), Vitamin C: 3.2mg (4%), Calcium: 42mg (4%), Iron: 2.1mg (12%)
Jbstrauss says
What is “cherry purée,” and where does one get it? Can cherry preserves be subbed?
Malinda Linnebur says
My kids will love eating this when they go back to school!!
Julie Evink says
Yes they will and so will Mom!
Melissa Howell says
Yeah. I really need to get on the overnight oat train. These look so dang delicious!
Julie Evink says
So fun to wake up to something delicious waiting for you!
Danielle Green says
Oh these cherries make oats so delicious looking!
Julie Evink says
Such a fun flavor twist!
Christine says
How have I never made overnight oats before? I am obviously missing out! Love how easy this recipe is and that breakfast is already made when I get up!
Julie Evink says
So fun to wake up to something delicious waiting for you with none of the work in the morning!
Marjory says
I would have never thought to use cherries in oatmeal, but it’s so good. I even add a few chocolate chips for a splurge! Yum!
Julie Evink says
Cherry and chocolate is such a wonderful flavor combo!