Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast combining rolled oats, cherries, and rich cocoa, perfect for a wholesome morning start.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (almond, coconut, soy, or cow’s milk)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt until well incorporated.
- Stir in cocoa powder and your choice of sweetener, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries, reserving a few for topping later.
- Add chia seeds and stir until fully blended.
- Transfer to an airtight container or individual jars and let sit in the fridge overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.
- In the morning, top with additional cherries and a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different fruits or sweeteners! Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate oatmeal, breakfast recipe, healthy breakfast, cherries