These Cherry Overnight Oats is a healthy and delicious plant-based breakfast, filled with sweet cherry flavor!
I love cherries in all types of recipes. This cherry overnight oats is a great way of using up those summer fresh cherries, or frozen ones in the winter. Another one of my favorit cherry breakfast recipe is this cherry chia pudding or this creamy Peach and cherry smoothie.
One of my favourite cakes to make using cherries is this Cherry Almond Cake or these super easy to make Cherry hand pies.
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Ingredients
All that is needed to make this delicious Cherry pie overnight oats are a few, basic ingredients listed below. For the full written recipe with the ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Cherries, fresh or frozen, pips removed. If using frozen cherries, let them defrost fully before using in this overnight oats recipe.
- Lemon juice, the acid from the lemon balances the sweet cherry flavor and preserves the color.
- Almond milk, or milk of choice. To keep these cherry overnight oats vegan, use a plant based milk alternative like soy milk or oat milk.
- Greek style yoghurt, unsweetened and preferably full fat for a creamier consistency.
- Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener or brown sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the cherries.
- Vanilla extract, for a wonderful hint of vanilla.
- Rolled oats, or old fashion oats for texture and a little bite to this recipe.
- Chia seeds, they are high in fibre, antioxidants, protein and helps create creamy texture to these cherry overnight oats recipe.
- Salt, just a little to balance the flavours.
- Topping: Greek style yoghurt and fresh cherries.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
This Cherry overnight oats recipe is easy and fast to prepare the night before. Perfect for meal prep!
Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below. For the full written instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom.
Step 1: If you are used frozen cherries, defrost them first. Add the cherries with the lemon juice to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until liquid, a few small pieces of cherries are ok. Scape down the sides as needed.
Step 3: In a bowl, stir together the milk, yoghurt, blended cherries, maple syrup, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Step 4: Add the oats and chia seeds and mix well.
Step 5: Cover the bowl (or place in jars) and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Step 6: To serve, add the overnight oats to two glasses. Top with thick greek style yoghurt and cherries.
Hint: Another option is to serve these cherry overnight oats with some cherry chia jam instead of the fresh cherries.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten from being processed. To ensure this cherry overnight oat recipe is gluten-free, buy only certified gluten-free oats. They can usually be found in the gluten-free section at your local grocery store.
- Extra protein – Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder and 2 tablespoons extra milk for a protein packed overnight oats recipe.
- Cherries – If in season, use fresh cherries. Otherwise frozen cherries can also be used, just let them fully defrost before blending with the lemon juice.
- Sweetness – Depending on the sweetness of the cherries, stir in a little extra maple syrup to these overnight oats if desired. Also tastes great to top with a drizzle of maple syrup when serving.
- Vegan – To keep this cherry overnight oats recipe vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk and yoghurt.
Some more healthy breakfasts to try, are these Cinnamon roll overnight oats, this creamy Tiramisu Overnight Oats or this wonderful Carrot cake baked oatmeal.
Equipment
Use a hight speed blender to make the cherry purée. If you don’t have one, a food processor works too, but the puree won’t be as smooth.
Storage
This cherry overnight oats recipe can be stored in an airtight container for about 5 days in the fridge. Make it a great healthy grab on the go breakfast or snack.
After a few days in the fridge, the oats will have thicker consistency because they will have soaked up more liquid. If needed, stir in a little extra milk to the desired consistency.
The cherries can also become more brown in color when stored. You can add a little berry powder or beetroot powder for a natural pink color.
Overnight oats does not freeze well so I don’t recommend this.
Top tip
This cherry overnight oats recipe is great for meal-prep and can be made with fresh or frozen cherries. It’s easy to double the recipe to make four portions, and keep in the fridge for a weekday, grab and go breakfast.
FAQ
Yes. This recipe uses a hight speed blender to make the cherry purée. If you don’t have one, a food processor works too, but the puree won’t be as smooth. Optionally, chop the cherries very finely with a sharp knife.
Yes! Overnight oats can be heated up and served as a warm breakfast. Take one portion and place it in a microwave safe bowl, heat for 30 sec intervals until it is piping hot. The overnight oats might get a little thicker consistency when heated, so they tasted great served with some extra milk.
Chia seeds are healthy and mixing in a little chia seeds gives this cherry overnight oats a creamier texture and some added nutrients.
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These Cherry Overnight Oats is a healthy and delicious plant-based breakfast that's filled with sweet cherry flavor!
- 1 Cup cherries, fresh or frozen, pips removed
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cups almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup greek style yoghurt
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup greek style yoghurt
- fresh cherries
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If you are used frozen cherries, defrost them first.
Add the cherries with the lemon juice to a food processor or blender and blend until liquid, a few small pieces of cherries are ok.
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In a bowl, mix together the milk, yoghurt, blended cherries, maple syrup, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
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Add the oats and chia seeds and mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
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Cover the bowl (or place in jars) and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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To serve, add the overnight oats to two glasses. Top with thick greek style yoghurt and cherries. Enjoy!
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