Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam
Start your day with a bowl of Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam—a nutritious and delightful breakfast that you can prepare in just five minutes the night before. This wholesome recipe features creamy gluten-free oats layered with a sweet, homemade cherry chia seed jam, providing a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Enjoy it cold straight from the fridge or warm it up for a comforting morning treat. Plus, it’s vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 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 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Chia Seed Jam: Heat pitted cherries in a bowl for 30 seconds. Mash them until juicy, then mix in chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate to thicken.
- Mix the Oats: In a bowl, combine gluten-free oats, protein powder, almond milk, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Layer Ingredients: In a mason jar, add half of the oat mixture followed by half of the cherry chia jam. Repeat layers and top with almond butter.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar and place it in the fridge overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy cold or warm them up before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg