Black Forest Overnight Oats

Name: Black Forest Overnight Oats
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons almond butter; 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk; 3 Tablespoons cherry preserves; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 4 teaspoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and diced; Two 5-ounce containers plain Greek or coconut yogurt

2 steps

Overnight oats are the perfect solution to starting your busy morning on the right foot. The combination of cherries and cocoa is inspired by a traditional Black Forest cake, creating richness and sweetness without adding too much sugar. A dollop of yogurt adds a little extra protein and a creamy texture.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:13:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories433.6 kcal (22%)

Total Fat17.1 g (24%)

Carbs56 g (22%)

Sugars20 g (22%)

Protein18.8 g (38%)

Sodium188 mg (9%)

Fiber8.5 g (30%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6 tablespoonsalmond butter

1 cupunsweetened plain almond milk

3 tablespoonscherry preserves

3 tablespoonscocoa powder

4 teaspoonsmaple syrup

¼ teaspoonalmond extract

⅛ teaspoonkosher salt

1 cupold-fashioned rolled oats

1 cupfrozen dark sweet cherries

thawed and diced

2 x 5 ounceGreek yogurt

containers plain, or coconut

Instructions

Step 1

In a large container with a lid, combine the almond milk, almond butter, preserves, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond extract and salt. Stir in the oats. Refrigerate overnight until set.

Step 2

Stir the oat mixture, then divide among four 8- to 10-ounce jars or glasses, layering the chopped dark cherries with the overnight oats. Top with the yogurt and grated chocolate, if desired