Description
If you are looking for a breakfast that feels like dessert but is packed with nutrition, these Creamy Cherry Almond Overnight Oats are the answer. This recipe combines the classic “bakery” flavors of almond and cherry with the convenience of a no-cook meal. By letting the oats soak in almond milk with chia seeds and fresh cherries, you create a thick, pudding-like texture that is ready the moment you wake up. It’s high in fiber, rich in healthy fats, and perfectly sweet.
Ingredients
The Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 2 cups unsweetened almondmilk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
The Mix-ins & Toppings
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- Optional: Extra almonds, cherries, or honey for garnish
Instructions
Whisk the Base
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almondmilk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Combine Ingredients
Add the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, slivered almonds, and prepared cherries to the liquid base.
Stir
Mix well until all the oats are submerged and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Soak
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or divide the mixture into individual mason jars and seal with lids.
Chill
Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though letting them sit overnight yields the creamiest results.
Serve
Give the oats a good stir before eating. If the mixture is too thick for your preference, splash in a little extra almondmilk. Top with fresh cherries and extra almonds before serving.
Notes
Oat Type Matters: Use old-fashioned rolled oats. Instant oats will turn into mush, and steel-cut oats will remain unpleasantly crunchy even after an overnight soak.
Pro Tip – Toast the Nuts: To maximize flavor, lightly toast your slivered almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and golden before adding them to the oats.
Chia Consistency: Chia seeds are the thickening agent. If you prefer a thinner, “soupier” consistency, increase the almondmilk to 2 1/2 cups.
Storage: These stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Note that the almonds will gradually lose their crunch the longer they sit in the liquid.
Frozen Fruit: If cherries aren’t in season, frozen pitted cherries work perfectly no need to thaw them beforehand!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook / Overnight
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Jar (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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