Description
Oats with Cherry Chia is an easy make-ahead breakfast with creamy protein oats, sweet-tart cherry chia jam, and almond butter. It is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free friendly, protein-packed, and ready with no morning prep.
Ingredients
3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: slivered almonds or hemp seeds
Instructions
1. Warm the pitted cherries for about 30 seconds, then mash until broken down and juicy.
2. Mix in the chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
3. Refrigerate until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Layer half of the oat mixture into a jar.
6. Add half of the cherry chia jam.
7. Repeat with the remaining oats and jam.
8. Finish with the almond butter on top.
9. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
10. Before serving, top with slivered almonds or hemp seeds if desired.
11. Serve cold or gently warm in the microwave.
Notes
Adjust the maple syrup to suit your preferred sweetness level.
The recipe can be divided into two smaller jars instead of one larger serving.
Fresh cherries can be replaced with blueberries or raspberries when cherries are not in season.
Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free friendly recipe.
Use dairy-free yogurt to keep the recipe vegan and dairy-free.
Can be eaten chilled or warmed before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cherry Recipes
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar