Description
Creamy and refreshing overnight oats layered with sweet cherries, chia seeds, and yogurt—an easy, nutritious breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup cherry puree or cherry jam (optional for layering)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well.
- Fold in half of the cherries.
- In serving glasses or jars, layer cherry halves at the bottom, then spoon in the oat mixture.
- Add a layer of cherry puree or jam if using.
- Top with more yogurt, fresh cherries, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let oats soak and thicken.
- Enjoy chilled the next morning.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries if fresh are not in season—just thaw before using.
- Can be prepped 2–3 days in advance for quick grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
