Old fashioned rolled oats and chia seeds soaked overnight in almond milk and maple syrup with swirls of sweet cherries. These cherry swirled overnight oats are so delicious and perfect for breakfast on the go.
You guys! It’s mid August! How does time pass by so fast? Summer is almost over. The kids are going back to school, the abundance of stone fruits is starting to dwindle. But that means that San Francisco’s summer is coming.
Last Labor Day weekend, it was over 100 degrees for 3 days. And since it’s rarely ever that hot in San Francisco, no one knew how to stay cool. I’m hoping for warmer weather so that we get a break from the heavy fog for a few days, but definitely not that hot.
While it’s still summer, and cherries are still in season, you’re going to want to make this summery cherry swirled overnight oats. These overnight oats are delicious and easy to make. It’s served cold so it’s perfect for hot summer days.
If you’re looking for an easy breakfast, this cherry swirled overnight oats is it. All the prep work the day or night before, and it’s ready for you to eat the next day. All you’ll need is a spoon.
I love just how thick and creamy the overnight oats are. It’s slightly sweetened by the maple syrup. The cherries just take this simple breakfast to the next level.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water until the cornstarch has dissolved. In a small pot, add cherries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch mixture and cook over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until the cherries have softened and the juices thicken. Set the cherries aside to cool for a few minutes.
In a medium sized bowl, add old fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir to mix all the ingredients until combined. Add cherries to the bottom of the mason jars. Divide the oat mixture into the mason jars. Add more of the cherries on top and use a spoon or fork to swirl it into the oat mixture.
Let the cherry swirled overnight oats chill in the fridge overnight.
If there are leftover sweetened cherries, top the cherry swirled overnight oats with more of the mixture before serving.
Enjoy!
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups cherries, pits removed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1½ cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water until the cornstarch has dissolved. In a small pot, add cherries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch mixture and cook over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until the cherries have softened and the juices thicken. Set the cherries aside to cool for a few minutes.
- In a medium sized bowl, add old fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir to mix all the ingredients until combined. Add cherries to the bottom of the mason jars. Divide the oat mixture into the mason jars. Add more of the cherries on top and use a spoon or fork to swirl it into the oat mixture.
- Let the cherry swirled overnight oats chill in the fridge overnight.
- If there are leftover sweetened cherries, top the cherry swirled overnight oats with more of the mixture before serving.
Can’t wait to try this! I made the mistake of getting steel cut instead of old fashioned oats this last time ^_^
You can cook steel cut oats and just add the cherries
Thanks for the tip!
Looks so delicious & nutritious!