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Cherry overnight oats with blueberries epitomize an easy, done-for-you breakfast! Full of protein, fiber and antioxidants, this meal prep breakfast is full of nutrition and cherry flavor.

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This cherry overnight oats recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cherry recipes, and I’m sure it will become one of yours, too!

It’s incredibly simple, overly flavorful and something to look forward to in the morning when you wake up!

The mornings I do get up before the kids to work (which, admittedly, are less often than I would like), I look forward to these cold overnight oats.

They’re full of fiber-rich carbohydrates, protein and antioxidants, just like these apple cottage cheese oats, so they check off all of my recovery nutrients!

If you love easy breakfast options with minimal preparation, then you’ll love these overnight oats with cherries and blueberries.

It’s a totally different vibe from these sheet pan kodiak cake pancakes, but you can’t go wrong with either.

Whether you find yourself rushing out the door in the morning or enjoying a leisurely breakfast at home, this cherry overnight oats recipe is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.

Plus, cherries go under the radar and are such a great addition to so many snacks. Next, try this chocolate cherry chia pudding.

Why You’ll Love Cherry Overnight Oats

• Two minutes of prep – Just mix or layer all of your ingredients in a jar. Super easy, and you can make a bunch in advance. If you plan on eating it on your way out the door in the morning, I recommend these overnight oat jars. Super convenient!
• Easy meal prep breakfast – It’s ready for you in the morning, which is great for working professionals, busy moms, hungry kids…really anyone with busy schedules! Hands off breakfasts are the best things ever and other are so many ways to meal prep oatmeal!
• Great way to enjoy cherries – While fresh cherry season is a short one, you can enjoy these cherry overnight oats year-round with frozen cherries. In fact, frozen cherry overnight oats are just as flavorful and give you more bang for your buck, since frozen cherries have a long shelf life.
• Kid-friendly – My kids love overnight oats, and I’m sure yours will too. Not a cherry fan? Substitute it with strawberries or mango, or whatever fruit is in season. After we go strawberry picking, we will definitely be adding them in!
• High in protein and fiber – Two important nutrients for fullness. I always try to have a high protein breakfast to start the day and keep my energy stable and overnight oats with frozen cherries do just that.

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Ingredients

You just need a few staple ingredients for these cherry overnight oats, but there are several substitutions you can make to personalize them for you and your family.

• oats – I love old-fashioned or rolled oats for a sturdier end product, but quick cooking oats work fine too. I would not recommend steel cut oats. For steel cut oats, make this crockpot gingerbread oatmeal!
• cherries – fresh or frozen both work! Fresh are juicier and more vibrant, but you could always thaw frozen beforehand. Overnight oats with frozen cherries work well any time of year!
• blueberries – Just like the cherries, fresh or frozen both work fine.
• cottage cheese – I love cottage cheese in oats, but greek yogurt is a great alternative. Both will make creamy oats, which are just the best!
• peanut butter – The peanut butter adds fat and fiber, as well as some extra creaminess. Kind of like a PB&J oats!
• chia seeds – Chia seeds offer extra nutrients, like fiber, iron, magnesium and protein, and they help everything thicken up. I love chia seeds for kids! You could also use flax seeds or hemp seeds.
• milk – You can use non-dairy milk, like soy milk or almond milk, for your liquid.
• cinnamon – A subtle sweetener!
• maple syrup – You could also use another sweetener.

How to Make Cherry Oats

To make these overnight oats with berries, just mix everything into a mason jar or large tupperware. I love these overnight oats jars.

You can just throw everything in together or layer them as you’d like!

Then, place in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight, for everything to firm up. Stir and enjoy!

I like to top with additional fruit, nut butter, chocolate chips, etc.

How to Store Cherry Overnight Oats

You will just store these in the fridge overnight. I like the overnight oat jars because they have a top.

If you’re just using a regular mason jar, you can use plastic wrap to cover the top.

If properly stored and covered, these berry overnight oats will last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

However, the longer they sit, the softer they get as the oats continue to absorb the liquid and creamy cottage cheese. I prefer to eat them with 24-36 hours!

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Yield: 2 servings

Blueberry Cherry Overnight Oats

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Cherry overnight oats with blueberries epitomize an easy, done-for-you breakfast! Full of protein, fiber and antioxidants, this meal prep breakfast is full of nutrition and cherry flavor.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 2/3 cup cherries, pitted and sliced in halves
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients into mason jar or large Tupperware. If using a mason jar, you can layer the oats, then cottage cheese*, then peanut butter, syrup, milk, chia seeds and fruit if you’d like.
2. Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
3. Stir and enjoy. Top with additional fruit, nut butter, chocolate chips, etc.!

Notes

*If the cottage cheese is thick, you may need to hold it to the side to pour the milk in.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 222mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 6gSugar: 20gProtein: 13g

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