Cherry Chia Jam and Overnight Oats
A make-ahead breakfast that is refined sugar-free,and is full of the goodness of chia seeds, oats and cherries.
Servings 4
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- For the chia jam:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup pitted cherries I used frozen cherries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- For the overnight oats:
- 1 cup rolled oats I used organic whole grain rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, I skipped this
- To garnish:
- Chopped pitted cherries chopped dates, chopped almonds
Instructions
- In a saucepan on medium heat, let the chia seeds cook with the pitted cherries and maple syrup for 4 mins.
- Take off the heat once cooked, cover the pan, and let it cool overnight.
- Separately, in a bowl, combine the oats and milk.
- Keep the bowl covered overnight.
- To serve, layer the oats and the jam, and top with the chopped fruit and nuts.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter version of oats, flavor it with some maple syrup, and add a dash of vanilla extract, before mixing in the milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg