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32 Comments · July 23, 2014

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

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These vegan cherry chia jam overnight oats are home to two of my favorite things: creamy oats and summer's sweetest bounty (read: bing cherries)! Oats are whisked with almond milk, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, and cocoa nibs. The oats chill and thicken overnight, making for a very hands-off recipe. In the morning, those creamy overnight oats are layered with a sweet cherry chia jam that's made with three simple ingredients: sweet cherries, pure maple syrup, and chia seeds. 

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

I tend to go through phases with my breakfast choices. One month I'm all about the smoothies and the next it's oats for days. Can you guess which phase I'm in now?

Oats! I'm all about the oats at the moment; however, warm oats in the hot summer aren't very appealing, so I'm currently on a cool, overnight oats kick.

If you've never had overnight oats before, where have you been??? Just kidding. But really, where have you been? You're missing out on convenience and awesomeness and flavorful goodness, and I'm not okay with you missing out on any of those things.

Time for you to jump on the overnight oats bandwagon, my friend.

Overnight oats are oats that have been soaked overnight until they're tender and puffed-up with whatever flavors you choose to infuse them with. In this case, oats are combined with almond milk, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, and cocoa nibs. While this particular combination of overnight oats is perfectly tasty on its own, the real kicker in this recipe is the raw cherry chia jam. Making it is as simple as tossing a bunch of fresh cherries (pit them first or your blender will never forgive you) and pure maple syrup into a blender, blending on high, and then stirring in chia seeds. The chia seeds become gelatinized overnight and thicken the blended cherry mixture to yield a jam-like consistency by morning.

Then, you'll layer oats and cherry chia jam and garnish everything with fresh cherries and chopped almonds, if you so choose.

What's next?

The best part, of course: enjoyment.

Since you can make everything the night before and simply layer in the morning, this breakfast is great to prepare on Sundays and enjoy for breakfast throughout the week. It makes 3 large servings or 4 smaller servings, so it can get you through a good portion of your weekday mornings. Plus, it's incredibly energizing and filling thanks to the protein in the oats and chia seeds, so it's the perfect fuel for those extra-busy days.

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats
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4.84 from 12 votes

Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats

These vegan cherry chia jam overnight oats are home to two of my favorite things: creamy oats and summer's sweetest bounty (read: bing cherries)! Oats are whisked with almond milk, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, and cocoa nibs. The oats chill and thicken overnight, making for a very hands-off recipe. In the morning, those creamy overnight oats are layered with a sweet cherry chia jam that's made with three simple ingredients: sweet cherries, pure maple syrup, and chia seeds. 
Course Breakfast, Oatmeal, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or nut milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • optional: 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs
  • 1 recipe Raw Cherry Chia Jam (see below)
  • garnishes: chopped cherries, chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Add the rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cocoa nibs to an airtight container. Gently whisk and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • In 3 or 4 small serving jars, layer the oats and cherry chia jam. Garnish with chopped cherries and almonds, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

This recipe makes 3 larger servings or 4 smaller servings. I like to make the oats and cherry chia jam on Sunday and then enjoy this dish for breakfast on over the next few days. You can easily cut this recipe in half if you want just enough to serve two.
Cherry Chia Jam Overnight Oats
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4.84 from 12 votes

Raw Cherry Chia Jam

This raw cherry chia jam is incredibly easy to make and totally swoon-worthy. Making it is as simple as tossing a bunch of fresh cherries (pit them first or your blender will never forgive you) and pure maple syrup into a blender, blending on high, and then stirring in chia seeds. The chia seeds become gelatinized overnight and thicken the blended cherry mixture to yield a jam-like consistency by morning.
Course Breakfast, Jam
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 3 -4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and de-stemmed
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or more, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  • Add the fresh cherries and maple syrup to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. Pour into an airtight container and stir in the chia seeds. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.

 

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  1. Celeste Jackson says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    Interesting and timely post...I asked my husband how he could eat hot oatmeal in the summer. Now he has an alternative...thank you!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      You're welcome! Hopefully he'll enjoy overnight oats just as much :)

      Reply
  2. Samantha (whole new start) says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:32 am

    This is exactly the recipe I was looking for! I love making overnight oats for my daughter to have in the morning. Do you have a trick for getting rid of the seeds in your cherries? Or do you just cut around the seed?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Hi, Samantha! That's so sweet that you make overnight oats for your daughter; I bet she loves waking up to them in the morning.

      I'm sad to say that I don't have a trick and always end up removing the pit by halving the cherries (around the pit) and then pulling either side off and chopping them. I've been wanting to purchase one of these for quite some time but haven't gotten around to it. I think I need to add that to my to-do list though :)

      Reply
  3. Rosanna says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Just wanted to tell you that I'm fascinated with your recipes and photographs!.. I'm definitely going to try this recipe to switch it up a little from having green monster smoothies every morning..
    Thank you Ashley!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 23, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      Aww! Thanks so much, Rosanna! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipes and photos. I hope these overnight oats are a nice addition to your breakfast routine :)

      Reply
  4. Anna | One Prickly Pear says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I feel like I've been missing out. I've never had overnight oats before. Your recipe is making me want to try them! :)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 24, 2014 at 10:53 am

      I hope you have the chance to try them, Anna! They're so awesome for busy weekdays since everything can be prepped ahead of time. I have a feeling that once you give them a go, you'll never look back :)

      Reply
  5. Dee says

    July 27, 2014 at 11:10 am

    4 stars
    You can buy cherry pitters at a kitchen store. It's just a hand tool, and one cherry at a time, but I'm amazed how well it works. I just bought it last week and happy to see this recipe so I can use my cherry pitter. Initially bought it to freeze some cherries, without all the labour. Hope you buy one. You will be amazed too, I'm sure if it.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 28, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Hi, Dee! Thanks so much for the tip and your insight on how useful a cherry pitter is. I just added it to my to-buy list :)

      Reply
  6. April says

    July 28, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley! Just found your blog via Tumblr and I will be following!

    I have to say, I really want to try this recipe but... I'm not a big fan of cherry flavor. :( Do you think it would be at all possible to substitute another fruit?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 29, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Hi April! I'm so glad you found Blissful Basil, and thanks so much for following! Honestly, there are so many fruits that would work just as well in this recipe! It's quite versatile, but I would try to stick with berries so that the spices meld. I would say strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries would all be a great place to start. Mango might also work, but I'd probably omit the cinnamon in the oats for that combination. If you substitute another fruit, I'd love to hear how it works for you!

      Reply
  7. edna says

    August 09, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I am a new FAN also Ashley; the jam looks fantastic and quick and simple. I was thinking of freeaing some of this jam.
    Have you frozen any? Result?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 10, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Hi Edna! I'm so glad you're a new fan -- that makes me smile! I haven't tried freezing the jam, but I'm guessing it would hold up just fine if you slowly thawed it out in the refrigerator. If you try it, I'd love to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  8. Alina says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:07 am

    Ashley, hello! Thank you for the recipe! Although, I have a couple of questions:
    1. Can I substitute almond milk + vanilla extract with simply vanilla almond milk?
    2. If I want to try my own raspberry jam instead of cherries + maple syrup, how much chia seeds will I need to add?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 13, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Hi, Alina! You're welcome! To answer your questions:
      1. I would use vanilla almond milk and taste the pre-soaked mixture to see if it has enough flavor. You can always add the vanilla extract in later!
      2. Since I haven't tried adding the chia seeds into raspberry jam, I'm not positive about the ratio, and it really depends on how thick your jam is to start. I would try adding in 1 tablespoon of the chia seeds at a time, wait 10 minutes, and check the texture to see if it's thickened enough. You could also omit the chia seeds from the jam, but they are great nutritional powerhouses!

      I hope this helps, and I'd love to hear how your substitutions work!

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    September 09, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    How many calories does this have?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Hi Nancy, if you divide it into 3 servings, it has about 350 calories per serving for the oats and chia jam.

      Reply
  10. Suzy Q says

    November 07, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Sounds great..reminds me of Muesli...same procedure with oats, but I add dried apricots, raisins, almonds or walnuts, dried cherries/cranberries, crushed flax seed, maple sugar to taste, a little cinnamon,and let it all plump overnight in whatever milk/cream/liquid you desire...you can eat it cold or microwave for hot...Good either way. Our cherry season is short in NH so I resort to dried for year around Muesli.

    Reply
  11. Gail says

    February 09, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    What is the trans and saturated fat with an 8 ounce serving? Really want to try this!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 09, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      Hi Gail! I don't calculate nutrition information and it isn't my area of expertise, but I believe the answer is "0" for both trans fat and saturated fat. With the exception of coconut oil, very few plant-based ingredients contain saturated fat and I stay away from all trans fats.

      Reply
  12. Ellen says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Is there a way to use frozen cherries with this recipe?

    ER

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Ellen! I haven't tried using frozen cherries, but I think they would work great if you thawed them out and then made the chia jam. I'd love to know how it turns out with frozen! Enjoy :)

      Reply
  13. Allison K says

    July 14, 2015 at 5:31 am

    I just made these lastnight. I substituted honey for the maple syrup cause that is what I had on hand and I forgot the cinnamon (oops) but they seemed to work out just fine. Oh, I used frozen cherries, I just let them defrost a bit so my bullet blender could pulse them. Turned out tasty though.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 14, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Hi, Allison! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and adjustments. I'm so glad it worked out well with frozen cherries and that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Allison K says

        July 15, 2015 at 6:04 am

        5 stars
        The cherries were something I had frozen myself from a local market visit. Even my husband who is not a fan of milk in oatmeal liked them, so we now have a breakfast option for school in the fall! Thanks!

        Reply
  14. Vienna says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I just made this recipe this morning! It was super good! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:37 am

      So glad you gave it a whirl and enjoyed it, Vienna! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!

      Reply
  15. Vicky says

    January 25, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Cosco has delicious frozen pitted cherries.
    Will be perfect for this.

    Reply
  16. Joyce says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I would like all the nutritional info on this. Looks like the sugar might be a bit high for me

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      March 23, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Hi, Joyce! I'm so sorry, but I don't calculate nutrition info for my recipes (more information on my Facts page as to why). There are lots of great online calculators though.

      Reply
  17. Clare says

    May 30, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Delicious. I made this with strawberries instead of cherries as there were none available. I added slightly less maple syrup to the jam mixture as the strawberries were quite sweet. The only change I made to the oats was adding extra pumpkin seeds(pepita). This will be a regular breakfast dish- thanks x

    Reply

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