Name: Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cherries - fresh or frozen; 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats; 1/2 cup soymilk or almond milk; 1 tablespoon chia seeds ((optional)); 1 tablespoon cacao powder (or cocoa powder); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; Chocolate chips ((optional))

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Cherry and chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! These vegan Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats are perfect for traveling or on the go.

Overnight oats are wonderful because they are easy to make, fill you up for hours, and are perfect for busy mornings and road trips.

Overnight Oats Recipes

Instructions

Add cherries to a mason jar and mash. Add rolled oats, almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt. Let sit overnight.

In the morning add chocolate chips, if desired.

How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?

Place them in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours up to 72 hours.

Tips

You may want more liquid than I've listed. Start with the amount shown and check the consistency in the morning to see if you want more after it's been absorbed.
If you try this with coconut milk you may want more liquid because it will make the oats thick and dense.

Storage

These overnight oats will last up to 3 days in the fridge.

Variations

Nut butter
Vegan yogurt
Chia seeds
Nuts: pecans, walnuts, almonds
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Protein powder
Granola
Hemp seeds
Flax seeds
Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg

Serving

You can eat these overnight oats straight from the fridge or heat them up if you wish. To heat them, remove the lid and microwave at 30 second intervals until warmed to your liking.

Recipe

These vegan chocolate overnight oats with cherries are a hearty breakfast.

This recipe was originally published on May 5, 2016. I've added new photos and more text.

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