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    Home » Recipes » Cherry Overnight Oats

    Cherry Overnight Oats

    Published: Jun 25, 2021 · Modified: Jan 13, 2022 by Tammy Overhoff

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    This Cherry Overnight Oats is a delicious plant-based recipe that’s creamy, wholesome, and delicious! Make a few jars to enjoy a healthy breakfast all week.

    cherry overnight oats in a bowl

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    I feel that cherries are the most underrated fruit! Probably, because of their short season and being on the high maintenance side, considering we need to remove a pit with each one. But I look forward to cherry season every summer and don’t mind the extra work involved with these juicy nuggets. 

    I might be one of the few that enjoys cherries year-round, either by freezing cherries that I pick fresh or purchasing frozen cherries from the store. This chocolate cherry smoothie, cherry blueberry smoothie, cherry chocolate overnight oats are my favorite cherry recipes to make.

    Well, now we can add cherry overnight oats to that list!

    Reasons you’ll love this recipe

    • A great way to use cherries – Just throw a handful into a jar to enjoy the delicious sweet taste of this summer fruit.
    • Easy to prepare – You can assemble this uncomplicated breakfast recipe in less than 5 minutes.
    • Portion-controlled – Each jar is one serving making overnight oats an excellent option for staying on track with weight loss goals.
    • Gluten-free and vegan – Made with non-dairy milk and naturally gluten-free ingredients.
    • Meal prep – Make 3-4 jars on Sunday to enjoy all week. 

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for cherry overnight oats in a jar.

    Rolled oats – this variety of oats is also called old-fashioned oats – you can find them in the cereal aisle. Don’t use quick oats because the oatmeal will be mush. Steel-cut oats won’t process fast enough and will turn out too crunchy. Rolled oats provide the perfect consistency. 

    Oats are naturally gluten-free, but there can be cross-contamination, so make sure the package states certified gluten-free is that’s important to you.

    Unsweetened coconut milk – any milk will work in overnight oats recipes, but I like to keep it dairy-free, so I use unsweetened coconut or almond milk.

    Dark sweet cherries – fresh cherries or frozen taste delicious in cherry overnight oats. Don’t forget to remove or check for pits before adding the cherries to the jar.

    Vanilla extract – this adds another layer of flavor.

    Ground flaxseed and chia seeds – are the two superfoods of choice in this cherry oatmeal recipe.

    Pure maple syrup – adds a touch of sweetness to complement the cherries and vanilla.

    Cinnamon – adds a warm flavor to the oatmeal.

    One of my favorite places to purchase overnight oat ingredients is online at Thrive Market. They have the best prices on organic rolled oats, superfoods, vanilla extract, and other oatmeal ingredients. See my Thrive Market Review for more information and a coupon.

    Cooking Tips

    You can warm up the oatmeal. Overnight oats are enjoyed cold, but if you prefer a hot bowl of oatmeal, warm up the prepared oats on the stovetop or microwave. The way you eat overnight oats is your choice!

    Stir in nuts or chocolate chips – this cherry overnight oats recipe is delicious with chopped almonds and sprinkles of dark chocolate chips. You can also use cacao nibs as a healthier option.

    For extra protein, add some nut butter – Almond or peanut butter is delicious with cherries – it’s like peanut butter and jelly in a jar. 

    Use any jar or container – Mason jars are my container of choice when making overnight oats recipes. 16-ounce jars are the perfect size for portion control and transport. However, any jar or container will work. You can also make a large bowl of overnight oats and scoop out a portion every morning. 

    Supplies

    • 16-ounce mason jars
    • Mason jar lids

    How to Make Cherry Overnight Oats

    cherry overnight oat ingredients after sitting in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Start with the cherries. Remove the pits, if needed. Then chop the cherries or leave them whole. I’ve done both with this recipe with success. Set the cherries aside for a moment.
    • Into the mason jar, add the oats, cinnamon, ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds. Give the ingredients a couple of stirs to mix.
    • Then stir in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup. The liquid needs to be covering the oats.
    • To the top of the oats, place the cherries.
    • Cover with the lid and put into the fridge overnight, at least 6 hours.
    • In the morning, give the overnight oats a couple of stirs and, if necessary, add a splash of coconut milk to loosen the oatmeal. Give it a taste and if you need extra sweetness, stir in a teaspoon of pure maple syrup. The picture above is what the ingredients look like after sitting in the refrigerator overnight. I used frozen cherries and as they thaw the juices release into the oats – it’s so good!

    The formula I use when making single-serving jars of overnight oats is ½ cup oats to ½ cup liquid. Then I add the other ingredients into the mason jar. I put together a guide to answer all your questions on how to make overnight oats.

    Storage Tips

    For the week

    Assemble the ingredients for cherry overnight oats in a mason jar and then store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    To freeze

    You can also assemble the dry ingredients and cherries into packets or jars without the liquid and freeze them. When you’re ready to make the recipe, put the ingredients into a jar, add the milk, and then cover and refrigerate. See my how-to freeze overnight oats tutorial for more tips.

    Cherry overnight oats

    Cherry Overnight Oats

    This Cherry Overnight Oats is a delicious plant-based recipe that’s creamy, wholesome, and delicious! Make a few jars ahead of time for an easy healthy breakfast recipe to enjoy all week.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, breakfast recipe
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cherry overnight oats, cherry overnight oats recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

    Equipment

    • 16-ounce mason jars
    • mason jar lids

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk can substitute any milk
    • ½ cup fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries pits removed
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons ground flaxseeds
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
    • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Start with the cherries. Remove the pits, if needed. Then chop the cherries or leave them whole.
    • Into the mason jar, add the oats, cinnamon, ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds. Give the ingredients a couple of stirs to mix.
    • Then stir in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup. The liquid needs to be covering the oats.
    • To the top of the oats, place the cherries.
    • Cover with the lid and put into the fridge overnight, at least 6 hours.
    • In the morning, give the overnight oats a couple of stirs and, if necessary, add a splash of coconut milk to loosen the oatmeal. Give it a taste and if you need extra sweetness, stir in a teaspoon of pure maple syrup.

    Notes

    Storage Tips
    For the week
    Assemble the ingredients for cherry overnight oats in a mason jar and then store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    To freeze
    You can also assemble the dry ingredients and cherries into packets or jars without the liquid and freeze them. When you’re ready to make the recipe, put the ingredients into a jar, add the milk, and then cover and refrigerate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g

    Other Overnight Oats Recipes

    • Blueberry Overnight Oats
    • Vanilla Overnight Oats
    • Pumpkin Overnight Oats
    • Banana Overnight Oats

    Or check out all of my healthy oatmeal recipes.

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    Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. I’m the author of the Organize Yourself Skinny eBook & 30-day Workbook Bundle.

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    Comments

    1. Nicalaine says

      August 12, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Do you grind the flax seeds?
      Can I use regular milk?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        August 14, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        No I don’t grind the flaxseeds and yes you can use regular milk.

        Reply
    2. Roz says

      February 15, 2019 at 11:38 pm

      Yum! Do you use coconut milk from a tin or carton with all the additional things in?

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        February 20, 2019 at 9:30 am

        I use the carton coconut milk.

        Reply
    3. Michele says

      April 22, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      How long can you keep them in the jar?

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        April 23, 2017 at 9:16 pm

        I usually don’t do longer than 3 days.

        Reply
    4. Ree says

      March 08, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      I’m thinking this might be really good using almond extract. Almond + cherry = amaretto 😉

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        March 09, 2017 at 9:36 am

        Yum that sounds great!

        Reply
    5. Diana Rock says

      December 14, 2014 at 10:16 am

      All I know is the Quaker Oats brand of rolled oats. Would I use the quick cooking version, or regular?

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        December 14, 2014 at 5:06 pm

        regular oats.

        Reply
    6. Amy C says

      August 24, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Silly question…is the flax you use the seed or ground??

      Reply
      • Tammy Kresge says

        August 25, 2014 at 6:52 am

        ground. Thank you for the question.

        Reply
    7. Chris Weeks says

      July 02, 2014 at 10:59 am

      We’ve been using many variations of oatmeal in jars especially from The Yummy Life. Now that summer is here they are no longer for breakfast…. I’ve been using them for take along dinners to swim meets! I love the cherry vanilla/cherry chocolate combination. Can’t wait to try yours. Thanks.

      Reply
    8. Sherry says

      May 31, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Perfect for me as I am not one to like my oats hot or warm. I have actually been adding a little bit of oats to my fresh peach and greek yogurt parfaits for quite some time. Excellent!

      Reply
    9. Katie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to try this! I’ve been obsessed making my mason jar salads and mason jar Greek yogurt parfaits-excited to try a new recipe!

      Reply
    10. Julie says

      May 26, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Just made this (with milk, no coconut milk at home) and I don’t think that I can wait until tomorrow morning! Could we make a bunch of these or would the oats get too soggy?

      Reply
      • Julie says

        May 31, 2014 at 9:27 pm

        5 stars
        This was awesome! Thanks!

        Reply
    11. Korie says

      May 26, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Ok… I have tried other overnight oats…and have NOT been a fan. (FYI…. Steel cut oats should NEVER be used for this… Period!!) I also am not a huge cherry fan… But I tried these and they are fantastic!! Will for sure make again! Thanks for another winner!!!

      Reply

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