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A glass jar full of chocolate cherry overnight oats, topped with a fresh cherry.
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Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

Easy chocolate cherry overnight oats made with cocoa, cherries, and maple syrup. A healthy make-ahead breakfast topped with Greek yogurt and cacao nibs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigerating time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Diet: High Fibre
Allergen: Dairy
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 120 g of Oats (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoon of Cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon of Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of Maple syrup
  • 250 ml of Skimmed milk
  • 150 g of Frozen cherries
  • 2 tablespoon of Cacao nibs for serving; optional
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Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add 120 g of Oats, 250 ml of Skimmed milk, 0.5 tsp of Vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of Maple syrup and 2 tbsp of Cocoa powder. Mix well.
  • Stir in 150 g of 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 tbsp of 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 4mg

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