Healthy Black Forest Overnight Oats Recipe

4 jars of Black Forest Overnight Oats, on a piece of round wood.

Healthy Black Forest Overnight Oats Recipe

A rich, chocolatey breakfast overnight oat jar layered with fresh cherries, oats, and creamy Greek yogurt. These Healthy Black Forest Overnight Oats are perfect for busy mornings—high-protein and WW friendly!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword black forest, cherry, fresh cherries, overnight oats

Special Diet egg-free, Vegetarian, weight watchers

Prep Time 2 20

Cook Time 8

refrigeration 0

Total Time 10

Servings jars

Calories 538kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Ingredients

4 cups Fresh Cherries pitted and halved
½ cup Agave Nectar
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 tsps Lemon Zest.
2 cups Old- Fashioned Rolled Oats Large flake.
4 tablespoon Chia Seeds.
2 cups Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt.
1 ½ cups Milk I use 1%
½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tsps Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
2 tsps Cinnamon.

Garnish (optional)

light whipped cream (spray can)
dark chocolate shavings
whole cherries with stems

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Instructions

In the bottom of each jar, mash half the cherries (½ cup of cherries per jar- a total of 2 cups divided by 4 jars), the agave, salt, and lemon zest until very juicy (dividing the agave, salt and lemon juice by 4.
4 cups Fresh Cherries, ½ cup Agave Nectar, 1 tsp Sea Salt, 2 tsps Lemon Zest.
In a small bowl, whisk the cocoa powder into the milk and yogurt until it looks like a smooth chocolate sauce.
2 cups Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt., ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1 ½ cups Milk
Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, extracts, and cinnamon to the jar. Stir vigorously until the mixture is a uniform dark chocolate color.
2 cups Old- Fashioned Rolled Oats, 4 tbsp Chia Seeds., 2 tsps Vanilla Extract , 1 tsp Almond Extract, 2 tsps Cinnamon.
Gently fold in the remaining 2 cups of cherry havles ( ½ a cup per jar) .
The Set: Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Garnish (optional)

In the morning, just prior to serving, as a dollop of light whipped cream, a few dark chocolate shavings and a cherry.
light whipped cream (spray can), dark chocolate shavings, whole cherries with stems

Notes

Whipped Cream: *I also use a little of the light real whipped cream (in a spray bottle) because it's only 1 point for 4 tablespoon of this whipped cream and I love whipped cream! There are a couple of different brands you can buy that are only 1 point. Dairyland and Gay Lea are both brands that are WW friendly.

A spray can of whipped cream for Healthy Overnight Black Forest Oats.

Expert Recipe Tips:

The "Straw & Bottle" Pitting Hack: To make this recipe quick, place a cherry on top of an empty glass bottle. Use a sturdy reusable straw to "pop" the pit through the center into the bottle. It's the fastest way to prep a big batch of fruit! *See July's newsletter for video!
Expert Tip: Choose Your Oats Wisely! For that spectacular chewy texture, I always recommend using Large Flake (Old Fashioned) Oats. They hold their shape overnight, giving you a satisfying breakfast that tastes just like a slice of cherry pie. If you only have quick oats on hand, just let them soak for 30 minutes instead of overnight to avoid a mushy texture! And use steel-cut oats for an even chewier texture!
The Cocoa Whisk: Cocoa powder can be clumpy! Whisk it into the milk and yogurt before adding the dry oats to ensure a smooth, velvety chocolate sauce.
The "Pinch" of Salt: A tiny bit of sea salt is the secret to making chocolate taste "chocolatier." It balances the tartness of the cherries and the bitterness of the cocoa perfectly.
The 1-Cup Rule: For the best flavor, use a full cup of cherries per jumbo portion. Mashing half of them releases the juices needed to hydrate the oats without needing extra syrup.
Serving Temperature: While these are designed to be eaten cold, you can pop the jar in the microwave for 30 seconds if you prefer a warm "pudding" style breakfast

Storage:

Fridge: Store in airtight jars for up to 5 days. This makes them the ultimate Sunday meal-prep for the work week!
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing overnight oats, as the texture of the yogurt and oats can become grainy and unappealing once thawed.

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