Description
Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam are a delicious and nutritious breakfast that offers a perfect blend of convenience and taste. This quick recipe combines creamy oats with a homemade cherry chia seed jam, making it ideal for busy mornings or meal prep. Vegan and gluten-free, this dish is not only satisfying but also customizable to fit your dietary needs. Simply prepare the ingredients the night before, and wake up to a delightful breakfast that keeps you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Chia Seed Jam: In a bowl, microwave pitted cherries for 30 seconds. Mash them and stir in chia seeds and maple syrup. Refrigerate to thicken.
- Mix the Oat Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, almond milk, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and almond butter. Stir until well mixed.
- Layer the Oats and Jam: In a mason jar, layer half of the oat mixture followed by half of the cherry jam. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or warm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg