Description
Simple recipe for cold, prepared oats with cherries and almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried or frozen cherries
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Combine rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract in a jar or container.
- Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- Fold in the cherries.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats. Add maple syrup if you desire sweetness.
- Top with sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, they will thaw overnight and release juice into the oats.
- Adjust the amount of milk for your preferred consistency; use less for thicker oats.
- You can substitute other nuts or seeds for the almonds.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: cherry, almond, overnight oats, breakfast, quick prep, no cook