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Creamy Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oats

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A quick and easy creamy cherry vanilla overnight oats recipe perfect for busy mornings and meal prep, featuring rolled oats soaked in vanilla-spiked milk with juicy cherries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (almond, dairy, oat, or coconut milk)
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan)
  • ¾ cup (110g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey. Mix gently but thoroughly to coat oats evenly.
  3. Gently mash cherries with a fork to release some juice but keep most pieces intact, then fold into the oat mixture.
  4. Spoon the mixture evenly into two 16-ounce (475 ml) mason jars or airtight containers. Tap jars lightly to settle mixture.
  5. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to let oats absorb liquid and flavors marry.
  6. Next morning, stir oats well. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Top with extra cherries, nuts, or honey if desired. Serve cold or let sit 10 minutes to reduce chill.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or quick oats to prevent mushiness. Gently mash cherries to release juice without making mixture soupy. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey to taste. Can prep up to 3 days ahead and store in fridge up to 4 days. For vegan version, use coconut yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.

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