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Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam

Healthy Overnight Oats Cherry Jam

A nutritious and easy vegan overnight oats featuring gluten-free oats and cherry chia seed jam, perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Inactive Time (minutes) 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, vegan
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 microwave
  • 1 mason jar or similar container for layering
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 fork or masher for mashing cherries

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place pitted cherries in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Mash the warmed cherries with a fork or masher until broken into small pieces and juicy.
  • Stir in chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then refrigerate to thicken.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt; stir well.
  • Layer half the oat mixture into a mason jar or container, followed by half the cherry chia jam.
  • Add the remaining oats, top with the remaining cherry chia jam, and spread almond butter on top.
  • Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, optionally sprinkle with slivered almonds or hemp seeds before serving.
  • Enjoy cold or warm briefly in the microwave if preferred.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt for a non-vegan option.
  • Adjust maple syrup for preferred sweetness.
  • Store overnight oats refrigerated up to 2 days.