Easy chocolate cherry overnight oats made with cocoa, cherries, and maple syrup. A healthy make-ahead breakfast topped with Greek yogurt and cacao nibs.
In a mixing bowl, add 120 g Oats, 250 ml Skimmed milk, 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon Maple syrup and 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder. Mix well.
Stir in 150 g Frozen cherries.
Divide the mixture between glass jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
Serve topped with some Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoon Cacao nibs (optional).
Notes
If you like thicker overnight oats, reduce the milk slightly or add an extra spoonful of oats. If you prefer a looser, creamier texture, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
Mix the cocoa powder thoroughly at the start. Cocoa can cling to the sides of the jar or form little lumps, so take an extra few seconds to stir well.
If your frozen cherries are very large, chop them before adding. This gives you a more even texture and makes the oats easier to eat straight from a jar.
Taste and adjust the next morning if needed. Overnight oats are very forgiving, so you can always add more milk, a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness, or extra yogurt just before eating.
Use a container with enough space for stirring the chocolate cherry overnight oats. It is much easier to combine everything well if the jar is not filled right to the top.