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Black Forest Overnight Oats

All the indulgence of Black Forest cake, but make it breakfast. Dark chocolate meets juicy cherries in creamy oats you prep the night before — winter mornings never felt this smug.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indulgent, Seasonal
Servings 2
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk of choice dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Cherries & Chocolate

  • 1 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries halved
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Optional Toppings

  • Extra cherries
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Whipped cream or coconut whip

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Divide mixture into two jars or containers, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  • In the morning, stir, adjust sweetness if needed, and top with extra cherries, chocolate, or whipped cream if you’re leaning into full dessert-for-breakfast energy.

Notes

Frozen cherries bring peak flavor without pitting stress. Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt to keep it vegan. Toddler-friendly if you go easy on the cocoa and skip the toppings. Feels like cake, but in a mason jar. Fancy-feeling food for fried people.