Cherry and chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! These vegan Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats are perfect for traveling or on the go.
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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
- 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.
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.
Overnight Oats Recipes
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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.
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cherries - fresh or frozen
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ½ cup soymilk or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Put cherries in a 12 oz. mason jar, and mash the cherries a bit to release the juice.
- Add other ingredients on top. Stir to combine. Let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Add chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Cait Weingartner (@prettyandfun) says
Yum! This looks so good!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cait!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
It's impossible not to love cherries and CHOCOLATE! This looks like such a good breakfast treat!
Willow Moon says
I know, right! I don't know anyone who doesn't love the combination!
Miss Angie (@MySoCalledChaos) says
This is definitely a recipe that's going in my "to-make" folder. YUM!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Angie!
Brie says
Yum! This sounds so delicious and I love that you can make it the night before!
Klauss says
Excellent idea to use cherries (preferably fresh) 🙂
Willow Moon says
Right, fresh is always best when in season, I just happened to have frozen at the time.
Kristen Kavan says
this looks great. I love overnight oats, but have never tried adding cherries. my husband loves cherries, so i know this will be a new fav! xx
Willow Moon says
It's definitely one of my new favorites!
Lauren says
I have been wanting to make overnight oats! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Lauren!
Shannon says
Chocolate covered cherries are one of my absolute favorite treats and this sounds like the perfect way to indulge first thing in the morning. Looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Shannon
Willow Moon says
Thanks Shannon! I've actually been thinking of creating a vegan chocolate covered cherry recipe. One of these days...
lottielamour says
I've always wanted to try overnight oats, I am such a wuss when it comes to making my own food too. I might have to give this one a go because cherry and chocolate are my two favourite flavour combinations!
Lottie xx
Willow Moon says
This is a great place to start with making your own food since it's so easy!
Debs says
This looks great. I love make ahead breakfasts so I have less to do in the morning.
Willow Moon says
It does make getting ready in the morning easier!