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Black Forest Overnight Oats

Published: May 20, 2023 by Gigi & Sersie

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These black forest overnight oats will help you get your day started on the right foot. Made with six ingredients, this yummy overnight oats recipe is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. There's no added sugar—it's made with whole plant food ingredients.

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this chocolatey-cherry overnight oats can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert

It's oats meets black forest cake meets chia pudding. It's a winning combination that's perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert! Plus, this recipe is great for meal prep.

What's in this black forest overnight oats recipe

  1. Rolled oats (use gluten-free, if gluten-sensitive)
  2. Cherries, pitted
  3. Chia seeds
  4. Carob or cacao powder
  5. Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  6. Unsweetened plant-based milk
top view of key ingredients for overnight oats recipe: rolled oats, plant based milk, chia seeds, frozen cherries, date syrup and carob powder
key ingredients: rolled oats, carob or cacao powder, unsweetened plant-based milk, chia seeds, cherries, simple homemade date syrup

Both frozen or fresh pitted cherries work well.

The chia seeds not only provide a wonderful texture for these chewy oats but also adds healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Use carob powder for a caffeine-free option. Carob tastes similar to chocolate but has a unique flavor.

Any plain, unsweetened plant-based milk will work, such as almond milk, hemp milk, oat milk, or soymilk.

How to prepare

Add the dry ingredients of rolled oats, chia seeds, and carob (or cacao) powder in a medium size mixing bowl. Use a spoon or whisk to combine.

Add in the wet ingredients of Simple Homemade Date Syrup and unsweetened plant-based milk. Stir until well incorporated.

Finally, stir in pitted cherries.

Cover the mixing bowl and let oats sit for two hours or overnight. If using frozen cherries, you can let the oats sit on the countertop at room temperature for two hours. This allows the cherries to thaw while the oats and chia seeds set up. If using fresh or frozen cherries overnight, transfer the mixture to the refrigerator.

When the oat mixture is ready, give it a stir, dish it up, and enjoy!

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1. Combine dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients
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2. stir until well combined
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3. fold in cherries

For meal prep, portion servings and put them into mason jars for a grab-and-go breakfast.

These oats keep well in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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this sweet, chewy goodness will have you wanting to make this again soon!

Check out these other oat recipes

  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
  • Overnight Oats with Berries
  • Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
  • Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
  • Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal for One

We hope you love this black forest overnight oats recipe. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!

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Black Forest Overnight Oats


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  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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These black forest overnight oats will help you get your day started on the right foot. Made with six ingredients, this yummy overnight oats recipe is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free, if gluten-sensitive)
  • 2 ½ Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp carob or cacao powder
  • ¼ cup Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  • 1 cup plain, unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh cherries, pitted

Instructions

Add the dry ingredients of rolled oats, chia seeds, and carob (or cacao) powder in a medium size mixing bowl. Use a spoon or whisk to combine.

Add in the wet ingredients of Simple Homemade Date Syrup and unsweetened plant-based milk. Stir until well incorporated.

Finally, stir in pitted cherries.

Cover the mixing bowl and let oats sit for two hours or overnight. If using frozen cherries, you can let the oats sit on the countertop at room temperature for two hours. This allows the cherries to thaw while the oats and chia seeds set up. If using fresh or frozen cherries overnight, transfer the mixture to the refrigerator.

When the oat mixture is ready, give it a stir, dish it up, and enjoy!

For meal prep, portion servings and put them into mason jars for a grab-and-go breakfast.

These oats keep well in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Measuring cup
  2. Measuring spoon
  3. Mixing bowl
  4. Spoon
  5. Mason jars
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Soak Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Refrigerator
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate overnight oats, black forest overnight oats, chia pudding, cherry overnight oats, chocolate chia overnight oats, carob, cacao, chia seeds, gluten free, soy free, nut free, healthy vegan recipes, daniel fast recipes, daniel fast compliant

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