Description
Indulge in a nourishing start to your day with these Healthy Overnight Oats with Cherry Chia Seed Jam. Perfect for busy mornings, this delightful breakfast combines the creamy texture of gluten-free oats with a sweet and tangy homemade cherry chia seed jam. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, it’s a vegan and gluten-free option that caters to various dietary needs. This make-ahead recipe saves you time while ensuring you enjoy great taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Chia Seed Jam by microwaving pitted cherries for 30 seconds, then mash them and mix in chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate to thicken.
- In a bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, almond milk, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Layer half the oat mixture into a mason jar followed by half the cherry jam. Repeat layers and top with almond butter.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, enjoy cold or warm it up in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 454
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
