Description
Creamy overnight oats layered with juicy cherries, mixed berries, and crunchy almonds, sweetened lightly and ready to grab in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped or slivered
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure jars or airtight containers are clean and dry, no heating required.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spoon a portion of the oat mixture into each jar or container, filling about one third of each jar.
- Assemble the Dish: Add a layer of cherries and mixed berries, then sprinkle a bit of chopped almonds. Repeat with remaining oat mixture and fruit so jars show pretty layers.
- Cook to Perfection: Seal the jars and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 to 8 hours, so oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid and thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Before serving, stir the mixture gently, add extra fresh fruit and almonds on top, and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled straight from the jar or poured into a bowl and savor immediately.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture rather than quick oats.
- Toast the almonds lightly for deeper nutty flavor before adding.
- Adjust sweetener after chilling because the fruit adds natural sweetness.
- Store in airtight jars for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 300g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg