Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
If you love the combination of chocolate and cherries as much as I do, then you’ll adore this easy-to-make Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats recipe. It’s a perfect balance of indulgent flavors and healthy ingredients that will keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning.
I love the “pop” of the cherries as I eat them and the crunchy goodness of the chocolate chips. A dream combo!
Plus, it only takes a few minutes to prepare the night before, making your mornings stress-free and delicious. With the creamy texture of oats, tart cherries, and a hint of chocolate, this is a breakfast you won’t want to skip.
Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats
- Easy to Prepare: Just mix the ingredients, pop them in the fridge, and wake up to a ready-made breakfast.
- Rich in Protein: Greek yogurt boosts the protein content to keep you full longer.
- Deliciously Sweet: The combination of cherries, maple syrup, and chocolate chips adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
- Easy Meal Prep: Make multiple servings for a grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned oats: the base of this recipe and a good source of carbs and fiber for energy
- Vanilla extract: adds some flavored depth and pears perfectly with the chocolate chips and cherries
- Chocolate chips: love the crunch of chocolate chips and opted to do this for chocolatey goodness and every bite instead of cocoa powder
- Frozen cherries: adds sweetness and are available all year long in the frozen aisle
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy): adds creaminess and help soak up the oats for the right consistency
- Maple syrup: contributes a little more sweetness that I think is necessary to balance out any bitter notes from the other ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt: offer some protein and additional creaminess to the consistency of these overnight oats
Note: I got a request to make overnight oat recipes without chia seeds. So if you’re not a big chia seed fan, this one is for you!
Directions
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine the oats, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, cherries, and milk.
- Stir in the maple syrup and Greek yogurt until well-mixed.
- Seal the jar or cover the bowl, then refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, give the oats a stir, and add any extra toppings like more chocolate chips or fresh cherries.
- Enjoy chilled or warmed up!
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I find that after three days these start to get a little soggy for my personal preferences.
- Freezing: These overnight oats can be frozen, but the texture may change slightly. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Substitutions & Variations
- Dairy-Free: Swap Greek yogurt and milk for plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut yogurt and milk.
- Lightened Up: Skip the chocolate chips or use dark chocolate for a healthier version.
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder to the mix for an additional protein boost.
FAQs
Can I use fresh cherries instead of frozen? Yes! Fresh cherries work great in this recipe. Just pit and chop them before adding to the oats.
Overnight Oats Chocolate Cherry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old fashioned oats
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Frozen cherries
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir and enjoy!
Notes
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