Who doesn’t want pie for breakfast? Especially if that pie was incredibly healthy as well! This Cherry Almond Pie Overnight Oats not only tastes like cherry pie but contains healthy fats from the chia seeds, Vitamin E from the almond butter and fiber from the oats. Instead of a sugary jam, this jam is naturally sweet from the cherries and thickened with chia seeds. Cherries and almonds are a match made in heaven, but if you want to mix it up, see my Notes below for variations that are just as delicious and satisfying! For another you-won’t-believe-it’s-healthy breakfast, check out my Oatmeal Pancakes with Nut-Butter Syrup. Â
Cherry Almond Pie Overnight Oats
This is a healthy treat for breakfast, and reminds me of a delicious cherry pie. You can switch out the cherries for fresh or frozen blueberries or strawberries, and the almond butter for peanut butter-- delicious versions that are just as satisfying and delicious! See Notes below for variations and suggestions.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp natural almond butter- room temperature
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup quick cooking or old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/2- 1 tbsp maple syrup, depending on desired sweetness
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (don't skip this)
- Sea salt, pinch
- CHERRY CHIA JAM:
- 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries, thawed
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Start with the Chia Jam: Mash the thawed cherries in a small bowl, add chia seeds, maple syrup, and almond extract, stir to combine. Place in fridge to set up for 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond butter and milk, whisk together until well combined.
- Add in oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon and almond extract. Stir together, Let it sit in the fridge to thicken for 5 minutes.
- In a canister jar, parfait dish or wide, tall glass, spoon in half the oatmeal mixture, dollop on half the cherry mixture, top with remaining oatmeal mixture and top with remaining cherries. Garnish if you like with cherries, almond butter, slivered almonds or dairy-free yogurt. Enjoy!
Notes
This makes two medium/small servings, or one large one as pictured.Â
For a richer version, substitute reduced or full fat coconut milk for the almond milk, or use half coconut milk, half almond milk. Â
You can easily double this and store it in the fridge to enjoy for several breakfasts.Â
Variations: Two combinations to try- Strawberries and peanut butter or Blueberries and cashew butter. Change almond extract to vanilla extract.  Top with the nut butter, sliced berries, peanuts and/or walnuts.Â
Just one ounce (two tablespoons) of chia seeds: