Black Forest Overnight Oats (Chocolate and Cherries)

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Black Forest Overnight Oats (Chocolate and Cherries)

Black Forest Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy twist on the classic chocolate-and-cherry dessert - but in breakfast form. Packed with whole grains, fiber, and healthy fats, this chocolate cherry overnight oats recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep and gives you a nourishing, meal-prep breakfast ready for the week.

If you love the combination of chocolate and cherries, this Black Forest oatmeal is about to become your new favorite make-ahead breakfast.

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Course: Breakfast, breakfast recipe

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black forest overnight oats, chocolate cherry overnight oats

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: person

Calories: 285kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

cherry pitter
16-ounce mason jars
mason jar lids

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk you choose
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup extra for drizzling
1/2 cup frozen dark sweet pitted cherries preferably organic
1 teaspoon cacao nibs

Instructions

Add the rolled oats, cacao powder, cinnamon, and chia seeds to a 16-ounce mason jar. Give the ingredients a couple of stirs, so everything is evenly distributed.
Then stir in the unsweetened almond milk and vanilla extract. The milk should be completely covering the oats.
Add the cherries to the top of the oats, tightly place the lid on, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
In the morning, stir all the ingredients together. If you’re using frozen cherries, then it’s likely they released extra juices while thawing, so you won’t need to add any additional liquid to loosen up the oats. However, if the oats seem thick, then add a splash of coconut milk until you get the consistency you want. Give the oatmeal a taste.
If you need extra sweetness, then stir in 1-2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup.
Sprinkle with cacao nibs.
You can eat the oatmeal out of the mason jar or pour it into a bowl.

Notes

How to Store the Recipe

After you put the jars together then store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep in mind the longer the oatmeal is in the fridge, the thicker it will be. Just add some coconut milk to loosen it up.

You can also freeze packets of overnight oat ingredients to have ready ahead of time. The night before you plan to eat for breakfast, pour the ingredients into a jar, add your milk of choice, and refrigerate. In the morning, breakfast is ready!

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