Sweet Dark Cherry Overnight Oats
Sweet Dark Cherry Overnight Oats
Sweet Dark Cherry Oats sound more like dessert than breakfast, but the intention was breakfast indeed!
True confession: I’m not an athlete. In my heart I would love to be a runner, but I am more of a brisk walker. I like the gym. Ok, I like it once I get there. Oh alright, I have been known to text my man phrases like, “I hate this.” or “I would rather go without sugar than be here.” once I get there.
But I go…because I need to go. How I am raising two athletes has not escaped my notice. I still wonder how that happened.
Back to Overnight Oats.
So, this luxurious breakfast is a combination of Steel Cut Oats, High Protein Cherry Yogurt, and Frozen Sweet Dark Cherries. You could throw some chocolate chunks in there, but then, that may defeat the purpose of this healthy snack.
Maybe dark chocolate? Like 90% oooh. I missed the boat on that one.
The point of my gym shame confession is this: This snack also makes a great pre work out food. The combination of good carbs, protein, and fiber make this a good go -to pre or post gym treat. Sweet Dark Cherries can be purchased in the frozen food aisle, and they are beautiful, pitted, easy. While I love fresh cherries, there is no question the ease of making this recipe with the frozen variety makes sense.
Sweet Dark Cherry Overnight Oats
Following the recipe for steel cut oats, bring four cups of water to a boil, stir in one cup of oats, and continue to cook until the liquid is absorbed. These are made by layering the cooked oats, cherry high protein yogurt (I used Oikos Triple Zero), and cherries. Then place in the refrigerator overnight. Simple! It is delicious. You will not regret it. It may even motivate you to exercise…or at least be a reward for going!
As always, thank you for coming to the table,
Chrissy
PrintSweet Dark Cherry Overnight Oats
- 1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 Container Frozen Cherries – diced
- 2 Containers Cherry Yogurt
Ingredients
- Following instructions on the Steel Cut Oats container – Cook 1 cup Oats (My recipe called for boiling in 4 Cups Water) until water is absorbed.
- Cool Oats for a while.
- Using 3–4 containers, layer oats, yogurt, cherries. Repeat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight.