High Protein Cherry Overnight Oats (No Yogurt)
Looking for a healthy, vegan, and high-protein breakfast option that'seasy to make ahead of time? Try these delicious Cherry Overnight Oats with chia seeds. They're easy to makea head of time and require no yogurt.Made with plant-based goodness, this creamy cherry chia oatmeal comes together in minutes for a perfect meal prep recipe using fresh o rfrozen cherries.
Equipment
- 1 jar or bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup sweet cherries pitted
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder or your favorite protein (optional)
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any dairy-free milk
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and plant-based protein powder.
- Add almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pitted cherries. Give it a good stir to ensure everything is well combined.
- Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. In the morning, stir well, add any desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store your prepared overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use sweet ripe cherries and halve large ones for extra juicy flavor in every bite.
- Taste your oats. If they're too thick, add milk for desired consistency; for extra sweetness, add more maple syrup.
- Double or triple the recipe for easy grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
- Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- See the post above for more substitutions, variations, and topping ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 482mgIron: 3mg
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