Name: Cherry Overnight Oats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2.5 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 lb fresh cherries; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Cherry Overnight Oats

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Ingredients

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Cherry Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk

Cherry Compote

1 lb fresh cherriessub with frozen

¼ cup granulated sugarsub with your favorite sweetener

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juicesub with orange juice

1 tsp cornstarchcombined with 1 teaspoon water

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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Instructions

Prepare the cherry compote.

Place the oats, chia seeds and milk in a large bowl and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 3 hours or overnight.

Add additional milk to loosen up the oats as desired. Divide the oats between 6 smaller jars or 4 larger. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cornstarch Ratio for Perfect Consistency 🥄
Use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of cherries to achieve a pie-like compote that's thick enough to layer beautifully without becoming gluey—test by dragging a spoon through the cooled mixture.
Chill Your Compote Separately ❄️
Prepare the cherry compote at least 2 hours ahead and store it separately from the oats to prevent the starches from bleeding into your creamy base and diluting flavors.
Toast Chia Seeds for Enhanced Nuttiness 🌱
Lightly toast chia seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the oat mixture to unlock their subtle nutty flavor and improve their binding properties.
Use Fresh Lemon Juice in Compote 🍋
Add fresh lemon juice to the cherry compote while it's still warm to brighten the flavors and prevent oxidation, which keeps the cherries vibrant red rather than darkening overnight.
Layer in Reverse for Clean Presentation 🎨
Assemble your overnight oats by spooning compote on the bottom of the jar first, then adding oat mixture on top—this creates a visually stunning layered effect when served.