Description
This creamy, no-cook breakfast combines the rich flavor of chocolate with sweet bananas and tart cherries. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead delight that tastes like dessert but fuels your day!
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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½ cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
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1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for thickness)
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1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
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Toppings: sliced banana, cherries, dark chocolate chips/shavings
Instructions
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In a bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, mashed banana, cocoa powder, and cherries.
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Stir in chia seeds and sweetener, if using.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
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In the morning, stir well and top with banana slices, more cherries, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
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Great with almond, oat, or coconut milk for added flavor.
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Use frozen cherries — they’ll thaw perfectly overnight.
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Customize with protein powder or Greek yogurt for extra nutrition.
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Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (refrigerate overnight)
Nutrition
- Calories: 340kal
- Sugar: 17g (mostly from fruit)
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g