Black Forest Cherry Oats (Print Version)
Chocolate oat layers, juicy cherries, and coconut flakes deliver a luscious, wholesome breakfast experience.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Oats Mixture
01 - 1 cup (100 g) rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if preferred)
02 - 2 tablespoons (12 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons (24 g) chia seeds
04 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Cherry Layer
08 - 1 cup (150 g) pitted fresh or frozen cherries, halved
09 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweeter cherries)
10 - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for extra indulgence)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, toss halved cherries with lemon juice and, if desired, maple syrup or honey to enhance sweetness.
03 - Spoon half of the oat mixture into two glass jars or containers. Add half the cherry layer over the oats in each jar, then repeat with the remaining oats and cherries for two layers.
04 - Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to develop.
05 - Before serving, sprinkle with coconut flakes and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready the night before which makes busy mornings easier
- Rich chocolate flavor that feels like eating dessert for breakfast
- Customizable for different dietary needs like gluten free and dairy free
- Pantry-friendly ingredients that are easy to keep on hand
02 -
- Naturally high in fiber and antioxidants from cherries and cocoa
- Meal preppable and perfect for grab and go
- Adaptable for vegan vegetarian and gluten free diets
03 -
- Always stir the oats and chia together thoroughly to prevent clumping
- For best chocolate flavor use a good quality cocoa powder and a pinch of salt
- Let the oats soak at least six hours overnight truly gives the creamiest result