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Cherry Overnight Oats

Cherry overnight oats mix muddled cherries, chia, cinnamon and Greek yogurt in a jar, then chill overnight for a fruity make-ahead breakfast.

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Sara Noel
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Cherry overnight oats

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Overnight oats with muddled cherries, chia, cinnamon and yogurt, with optional chocolate chips. Chill in a jar and top with cherry preserves.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories467
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup fresh pitted, diced cherries or frozen and 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 toppings
  • 1 Tbsp cherry preserves
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips 10g
  • Additional fresh cherries

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Start with the cherries, chia seeds, cinnamon, and brown sugar in the bottom of a mason jar or bowl.
  2. Muddle or stir until mixed.
  3. Add the mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, if you like.
  4. Stir in the oats, yogurt, water, and salt.
  5. Stir well, then cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Before eating, stir in a little more water or milk if you like it thinner.
  7. If you like, finish with cherry preserves and fresh cherries on top, and eat cold.

Notes

Fridge up to 4 days. Safety: no honey for babies under 1.

Nutrition

Serving: 260g | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 3.1mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); fresh (the first choice counted), brown sugar or honey (the first choice counted), old fashioned or rolled oats (the first choice counted), plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (the first choice counted), cherry preserves counted as jam, chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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