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Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

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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.

Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats in a mason jar with spoon.

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

These Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats are chocolaty, sweet and creamy.

Any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast, and I'm in.

Frozen Berry Overnight Oats and Chocolate Overnight Oats without Yogurt are two other sweet and creamy oats recipes that will get your day off to a great start.

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❤️ Why You'll Love Them
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations / Additions
🔪 Instructions
How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?
💭 Tips
🍽 Serving
Overnight Oats Recipes
📋 Recipe
💬 Comments

❤️ Why You'll Love Them

They are sweet, creamy, and fruity.
They're perfect for on-the-go.
They can be eaten hot or cold.

🧾 Ingredients

Rolled oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for overnight oats. They get soft enough while not being too mushy. Use certified gluten-free oats to make sure it is gluten-free.
Cacao powder: Adds a rich chocolaty flavor. You could also use cocoa powder.
Cherries: I used frozen cherries because I always have them in my freezer for smoothies. You could also use fresh cherries.
Maple syrup: I used maple syrup because it is one of my favorite sweeteners. You could also use agave syrup, dates, brown sugar, white sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener.
Soy milk: I like soy milk because it is rich and creamy. You can use whatever dairy-free milk you like.
Chia seeds: Adds fiber and protein. You can leave it out.
Salt: To enhance the flavors and bring out the sweetness of the maple syrup. I like to use sea salt.
Chocolate chips: Adds more chocolate flavor. For a healthier version, you could use cacao nibs.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

📖 Variations / Additions

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

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Add cherries to a mason jar and mash.

Step 2: Add rolled oats, almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, and salt. Let sit overnight.

Chocolate chips being added to the overnight oats mixture.

Step 3: 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.

🍽 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.