Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with these Layered Black Forest Overnight Oats. Decadent flavors of cherry and chocolate mingle with wholesome oats for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oat Mixture:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Layering:
- 1/2 cup pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons cherry preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or shavings
Optional Toppings:
- Extra cherries
- Yogurt
- Chocolate
Instructions
- Oat Mixture: In a bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Stir well until fully combined.
- Layering: In a jar or container, layer half the oat mixture, followed by half the cherries and 1 tablespoon of cherry preserves. Repeat the layers. Top with chocolate chips or shavings.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, stir gently or leave layered and top with extra yogurt, cherries, or chocolate if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and chocolate.
- You can swap cherry preserves with mashed cherries for lower sugar.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days of preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
