Start your day with my delicious overnight oats with cherries and almonds. If you enjoy the sweet, nutty flavours of a Bakewell tart you need to try this! Perfect for busy mornings, this no-cook cherry oatmeal breakfast is quick to prepare, packed with wholesome ingredients, and irresistibly tasty!

Why you should make this

Quick & Easy: Just mix the ingredients, refrigerate, and enjoy in the morning—no cooking required!

Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with fibre-rich oats, protein from almonds, and antioxidants from cherries.

Dessert-Inspired Flavour: Who doesn’t love a breakfast that is healthy but tastes like dessert!

Perfect for Meal Prep: Make it ahead of time for a stress-free, grab-and-go breakfast.

Variations

There are number of ways you can switch up this recipe according to your tastes. Here are some ideas to try:

Swap the Fruit: Use fresh or dried cherries, or try raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.

Make it creamier – for an extra creamy luxurious breakfast, stir in a spoonful of greek yoghurt before serving.

Add More sweetness: Stir in an extra spoonful of honey if you like. Or use a sugar free sweetener to reduce the calories.

Change the Base: Substitute the cows milk with your favourite non-dairy substitute. Almond milk or soya milk would taste great.

FAQs

Are overnight oats actually healthy?

Oats are a healthy breakfast choice. They are high in fibre and protein (11g per 100g), and low in fat. They contain a special soluble fibre that can lower your cholesterol level. They are also a source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and B vitamins.

Is eating frozen cherries good for you?

Cherries are very good for you as they contain antioxidants and vitamins. The nutritional content of frozen fruit is often higher than fresh fruit as freezing soon after picking preserves the nutrients.

Is it necessary to have breakfast?

Breakfast is an opportunity to help you to reach your daily nutrient requirements. It also helps you feel more alert in the morning by providing you with energy. Try to choose a well-balanced breakfast that is low in salt and sugar and contains wholegrain carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients

Oats – rolled porridge oats are best for the oats to soak up the milk. Jumbo or steel cut oats will not give you the same texture.

Milk – you can use cows milk or substitute for your favourite plant based milk.

Ground almonds

Almond essence (optional) – this is not essential but gives the dish more of a Bakewell tart flavour.

Honey – you can substitute with maple syrup.

Frozen cherries – these are readily available in most supermarkets.

How to make Cherry Almond Overnight Oats

Combine ingredients – in a bowl, add the oats, milk, ground almonds, honey and almond essence (if using). Stir to combine.

Cherries added to overnight oats ingredients

Add cherries – Fold in the frozen cherries ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to soften and flavours to meld.

Finished oats served with garnish of cherries

Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash of milk if necessary to loosen the mixture. Divide between two glasses or bowls and top with a few extra cherries and a sprinkle of ground almonds for garnish, if desired.

Storage Instructions

Refrigeration: Store the oats in an airtight container or a jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Stir Before Serving: Stir well before eating, as the ingredients may settle.

Freezing: this dish is not suitable for freezing.