Cherry Pie Overnight Oats

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

cherry pie overnight oats
Breakfast is said time and time again to be the most important meal of the day. Overnight oats are a perfect breakfast for those rush-out-the-door mornings. Prepare this recipe a night or two ahead and you’re ready to take on a busy day.
Tart cherries, more so than sweet cherries, are known for providing a slew of health benefits. Boasting an impressive list of antioxidants, cherries can aid in inflammatory diseases such as heart disease and arthritis.
The oats pack in a healthy helping of fiber, bound to help you feel fuller for longer.
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 113 cup old fashioned oats

  • 2 cup low-fat milk or milk substitute

  • 4 tsp vanilla extract

  • 8 tbsp Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup cherries, pitted and quartered

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 4 tsp honey

  • 12 tsp salt

  • 8 tsp chia seeds

  • 4 tbsp almond butter

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Combine and stir all ingredients except almond butter in a sealable container, such as a mason jar.

  • Step 2

    Add almond and peanut butter and gently stir to where it is not fully incorporated. 

  • Step 3

    Leave overnight in refrigerator and enjoy!

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