Description
This Black Forest Overnight Oats recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast inspired by the classic Black Forest flavors. Combining oats, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, milk, and frozen cherries, it offers a creamy, chocolatey, and fruity start to your day that requires minimal preparation and no cooking.
Ingredients
Base
- 50 g oats (½ cup)
- 10 g cocoa powder (2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp liquid sweetener
- 120 g Greek yogurt (½ cup)
- 60 ml milk (¼ cup)
Fruit
- 80 g frozen cherries (½ cup)
Topping
- 30 g Greek yogurt (2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the oats, cocoa powder, liquid sweetener, Greek yogurt, and milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fold in Cherries: Gently fold the frozen cherries into the oat mixture to evenly distribute them without breaking the fruit.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours. This allows the oats to soak and absorb the flavors, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve: When ready to eat, top the overnight oats with the extra Greek yogurt for added creaminess and enjoy your Black Forest inspired breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen cherries with fresh cherries when in season.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less liquid sweetener.
- For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use a non-dairy milk alternative.
- Make sure to soak overnight for best texture; shorter soaking time will result in firmer oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
