Cherry Overnight Oats
Start your morning with vegan, naturally sweetened Cherry Overnight Oats! These overnight oats, which call for SIX ingredients, make a delicious breakfast for all.
Overnight oats fan? Don’t miss Strawberry Overnight Oats and Peach Overnight Oats!
This post originally appeared on Julie’s Eats and Treats, where I was a contributor.
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A typical breakfast at my house is an unsweetened cashew milk-blueberry-spinach-cocoa powder-rolled oat-maple smoothie.
But some mornings, you want something different than the same old.
And sometimes, you gotta pull out the big guns… assuming you thought about it the night ahead and prepped.
The big guns, of course, are overnight oats.
They’re a family favorite, adored by me, my husband and our 3-year-old, and they’re sooooooo simple to put together.
That’s a winning combination in my book!
Why I love this recipe:
Since it’s the summertime and fresh cherries are everywhere, I obviously harvested some of those beauties and threw them into this recipe.
The end result is a perfectly sweet-tart breakfast that can be eaten at the table, in the car or at work. Wherever you consume them, they’re delish.
I’m not a meal prep person, but I love whenever I have these in my fridge because I don’t have to think about breakfast. It’s already ready!
Also, I added dark chocolate chips to the final product because who doesn’t love chocolate in breakfast? (You can totally skip this if it’s not your thing.)
More hearty breakfast recipes to try: Baked Oatmeal with Pecan Streusel | Croissant Breakfast Sandwich | Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Tacos | Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
What you need to make this recipe:
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- Blender
- Liquid measuring cup or measuring cups and spoons
- 8 oz. mason jars
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
Here are the simple ingredients that you need:
- Unsweetened cashew milk — or your favorite non-dairy milk, like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc. Just be sure that the milk is unsweetened.
- Cherry puree — make this from fresh cherries. Blitz the pitted cherries in the food processor or blender. You can also use cherry juice instead. I like the texture the blended cherry puree gives.
- Pure maple syrup — this is our sweetener. Make sure to use real maple syrup… it adds such lovely flavor. You can add more to taste, if necessary.
- Extra thick rolled oats — this is the base of our overnight oats. I prefer using extra thick oats because they hold up a little better, texture-wise, and last longer. I do not recommend using steel-cut oats or quick-cooking oats in place of them.
- Fresh cherries — make sure they are halved and pitted. I recommend using sweet cherries, but tart cherries would add a nice pop if you are into the sweetness.
- Toppings — I used extra cherries and chocolate chips for these, but you can use whatever sounds good to you. Stir in some chia seeds for bonus fiber if you’re into those! Cacao nibs make an excellent crunchy addition, along with nuts, like chopped walnuts, pecans, etc.
How to customize this recipe:
Everyone’s tastebuds are different, so you can definitely customize these.
If you’re not vegan or dairy free, you can use regular cow’s milk.
If the cashew milk/cherry puree/maple syrup mixture isn’t sweet enough, add a bit more maple. (Just use it sparingly because you don’t want to over sweeten!)
If you’re allergic to nuts, use nut-free milk. (Coconut milk, rice milk, dairy milk, etc.)
How to make Overnight Oats with Cherries:
Make the cherry puree. Simply place halved and pitted cherries in the blender and blitz until blended. If you don’t want to do this, you could use cherry juice instead.
Combine the wet ingredients. Measure the cashew milk and maple syrup into the blender with the cherry puree. Blend until smooth.
Prepare the jars. Divide the halved cherries between the three jars. Add ½ cup of the oats into each jar.
Divide the liquid ingredients between the three jars. Pour in carefully and stir slowly. Be diligent, as they will be very full.
Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy the next morning cold, topped with additional cherries and dark chocolate chips or your favorite toppings.
How to store:
These overnight oats can last for up to a week in the fridge, and they are delightful/
I used the extra thick rolled oats because I love the texture those provide, and that made them last so long.
If you’re using regular rolled oats, 2-3 days is your maximum limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You’ll run into the problem of the oats being too hard and chewy to actually enjoy.
Make these the night ahead OR mix up a batch for the whole week on Sunday night, pop them in the fridge, then eat them throughout the week.
These overnight oats are utterly delicious. Oats are one of the best grains to enjoy. They’re heart healthy and have other health benefits. Also, they are filling, so I find that I don’t get hungry as quickly if I have oats as a part of my breakfast.
More overnight oat recipes to try:
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
If you’re into cherries? You’re gonna adore these sweet-tart overnight oats.
Scroll on down to learn how to make ‘em…
Cherry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
- ½ cup cherry puree
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats extra thick (if possible)
- ½ cup cherries halved and pitted
Toppings
- Additional cherries halved and pitted
- Dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cashew milk, cherry puree and maple syrup.
- Add halved cherries to the bottoms of the three mason jars.
- Pour in ½ cup of the rolled oats into each jar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the jars, stirring with a spoon. (They will be VERY full.)
- Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Enjoy cold the next morning, topped with additional cherries and dark chocolate chips.
Notes
Nutrition
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SOLD! I’m so in love with the idea of cherry overnight oats! Big overnight oat fan over here, and the cherry infusion sounds absolutely amazing!
Woohoo! So happy to hear this, Julia! We’re huge overnight oat fans, too, and I hope you enjoy this twist on ’em. They’re just so darn good, and the cherry flavor adds a little something different.