Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats Recipe

Creamy, chocolatey overnight oats with tart cherries inspired by Black Forest cake. A quick, healthy, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning.

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, European-inspired

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Refrigeration Time: 8

Total Time: 8 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $2

Equipment

1 Mason jar or bowl Wide-mouth jar for easy stirring and storage
1 Whisk or fork To mix cocoa and milk smoothly
1 Cherry pitter or small knife For removing cherry pits
1 Measuring cups & spoons For accurate ingredient quantities

Ingredients

½ cup Rolled oats Old-fashioned oats work best
1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder Bloom for richer flavor
1 tablespoon Chia seeds Helps thicken and add fiber
½ cup Unsweetened almond milk Or any milk of choice
1 tablespoon Pure maple syrup Or honey/agave
¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional flavor enhancer
1 pinch Sea salt Balances sweetness
⅓ cup Fresh cherries Pitted and chopped
2 tablespoon Dried cherries Optional for extra sweetness
½ teaspoon Cherry extract Optional but recommended
2 tablespoon Greek yogurt For topping and extra protein
1 tablespoon Dark chocolate chips Topping
1 tablespoon Sliced almonds Topping
Fresh mint leaves Garnish

Instructions

Whisk cocoa with a splash of almond milk until smooth.
Add remaining milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; stir in oats and chia.
Fold in fresh and dried cherries plus cherry extract.
Cover and refrigerate 4–12 hours.
Stir, then top with yogurt, chocolate chips, almonds, and mint.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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