Easy, healthy and tasty overnight oats are a great way to start your day. With sweet cherries and crunch almonds these oats taste like dessert but have plenty of fiber and protein to energize your morning. Taking only minutes to make my Cherry Almond Overnight Oats are a healthy breakfast you’re sure to love.
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Perfect for meal planning, overnight oats are an easy and healthy breakfast option with endless flavor possibilities. Bircher muesli ( the original overnight oatmeal) was created by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner in the early 1900s. Inspired by a meal the doctor had while hiking in the Alps, Bircher-Benner created his recipe (consisting of apple, lemon juice, oats, cream, and honey) in order to encourage his patients to eat more raw fruits and veggies. Today Bircher muesli is a popular breakfast throughout Switzerland, Germany and Austria and beyond (be sure to take a look at my Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats and Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal for other delicious breakfast ideas).
Ingredients
- old fashioned oats
- Greek yogurt
- milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- chia seeds
- almond extract
- maple syrup (or honey)
- cherries, fresh or frozen and thawed
- sliced almonds
How to Make Cherry Almond Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are incredibly easy to make and perfect for meal prep or feeding a family. In a large bowl stir together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, almond extract extract and maple syrup (or honey if using). Stir in chopped cherries and sliced almonds. Divide among 4 dishes or glass jars. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. When serving top with additional cherries and almonds if desired.
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Cherry Almond Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 4 glass jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen and thawed chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl stir together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, almond extract extract and maple syrup ( or honey if using).
- Stir in chopped cherries and sliced almonds. Divide among 4 dishes or glass jars. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. When serving top with additional cherries and almonds if desired.
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Brianna says
Such an easy make ahead breakfast!