Description
A quick and healthy overnight oats recipe inspired by Cherry Garcia ice cream, combining cherries and dark chocolate chips for a creamy, fruity, and chocolaty breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rolled oats (45 g)
- ½ cup cherries, pitted and chopped (75 g), fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (30 g), preferably 70% cocoa
- ½ cup milk of choice (120 ml), dairy, almond, or oat milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (60 g), plain or vanilla
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12 g)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (15 ml), optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In your chosen jar or bowl, add ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to mix.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in ½ cup milk of your choice and ¼ cup Greek yogurt. Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey if using. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in cherries and chocolate chips: Fold in ½ cup chopped cherries and 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips. Do not overmix to keep chocolate chips intact.
- Seal and refrigerate: Cover your jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Let it soak for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8-10 hours).
- Check and serve: In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen. Top with extra fresh cherries or chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy cold or warm gently in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; instant oats can become mushy. Chia seeds help thicken the mixture. Add chocolate chips after soaking if you prefer distinct chocolate bites. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey as needed. Prep multiple jars for convenience. Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated. Warm gently if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or bowl servin
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
Keywords: overnight oats, cherry garcia, dark chocolate chips, healthy breakfast, easy oats, quick breakfast, dairy-free option, vegan overnight oats