Description
Indulge in Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam—a delightful vegan breakfast that transforms your mornings into a flavorful experience. This recipe combines creamy rolled oats with a homemade cherry chia seed jam, offering a sweet yet nutritious treat that’s perfect for busy days or leisurely weekends. With layers of vibrant cherry jam and nourishing ingredients, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also fuels your body with essential nutrients. Enjoy it cold straight from the fridge or warmed up for an extra cozy touch. A simple and delicious way to kickstart your 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 (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Create Cherry Chia Seed Jam: In a bowl, warm the pitted cherries in the microwave for 30 seconds. Mash them with a fork until chunky. Stir in chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; set aside.
- Combine Oat Mixture: In another bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, almond milk, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and almond butter until well combined.
- Layer Ingredients: In a mason jar or container, layer half of the oat mixture followed by half of the cherry jam. Repeat with remaining oat mixture and top with the last dollop of cherry jam.
- Seal and Chill: Seal the jar tightly and place it in the fridge overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or warm up slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg