Butter-Roasted Cherry Swirl Overnight Oats.
So let’s be real.
At this stage of my life right now, the only “overnights” that we’re ever talking about in this house are diapers and oatmeal. It’s just a fact.
I think that’s probably why I’m sooooo heavily on the overnight oat train. It sounds like something fun and semi-scandalous because of the word, says the person who blasts James Taylor when she wants to throw a tantrum.
BUT! I had a real overnight this past weekend because I went away for the first time overnight since Max was born… for one of my friend’s bachelorette parties and it was ridiculously and embarrassingly fun. So fun that my run-on sentences are worse than usual. I even pretended that I was 21 and soaked watermelon gummies in tequila and coke bottle gummies in rum because, hi, we wanted to party like it was 1999.
I mean I wasn’t even old enough to party in 1999 but you know.
I’m semi-amazed at the variety of adult beverages I consumed without falling into a room-spinning spiral but have decided that 540+ consecutive nights of no sleep could be the real reason I could hold my own. I also fell 150% in love with the best espresso martinis that I want to make a signature thing here even if “signature” means once a year.
A weekend like that constitutes a week of hearty but not-horrible-for-you breakfasts (after the actual horrible-for-you breakfast, of course) and thats where these overnights come in.
Because of my own overnight!
Okay I’m done. I swear.
My breakfasts these days rotate between big smoothies – sometimes made thick enough to go in a bowl because I’m now THAT person – eggs and toast and avocado, because always, and overnight oats. I freaking love the overnight oats so much.
The chew, the ease, the flavor change up – it’s satisfying every high-maintence breakfast wish I have at the moment and for that I am thankful.
This jar is extra delicious since it’s filled to the brim with butter-roasted cherries. Yes. Butter-roasted. Rich and silky and sweet and caramely.
There is so much flavor and I want to eat it forever. Or at least until my millennial brain chooses something else in 37 seconds. I have no idea what that’s like, but oh did you know that last week my favorite breakfast was tacos? No.
The secret ingredient? A super teeny HINT of almond extract. I don’t like to do almonds actually in this oatmeal because then it feels, well… too almondy. If there even is such a thing. But I really just like to drop in that taste because it enhances the cherry flavor so much.
Or maybe it just reminds me of amaretto cherries. I don’t know. I need to get out more. Let’s go!
Butter-Roasted Cherry Swirl Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, or almond milk or cow’s milk!
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
to serve:
- extra milk
- unsweetened, shredded coconut
- hemp seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven the 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pitted cherries on the sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with the salt. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing once or twice in between, until the cherries are soft and juicy.
- I like to mash a small section of the cherries – this makes it easier to swirl into the oats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, milk, honey, hemp, chia, vanilla and almond extracts and the salt. Spoon a few cherries in the bottom of a glass or jar. Evenly divide the oat mixture between the jars. Use the remaining cherries to top the oats and swirl down into the mixture. Use up all the juice and syrup on the parchment too! Cover the oats and place them in the overnight – or for at least 8 hours.
- When ready to eat, top with shredded coconut and hemp seeds or anything else you love.
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60 Comments on “Butter-Roasted Cherry Swirl Overnight Oats.”
Omg, it sounds like you had a blast of weekend and coke bottle gummies in rum…..YES! I’m super glad that you still had the time to share this though, because I’m so into this crazy amount of cherry yumminess going on! Overnight oats forevers!!!!
forever and ever.
This sounds like it would taste like the cherry almond jelly stuff from Cherry Republic and since I havent made it to Michigan yet this summer to get more, this is PERFECT.
OMG YES!!!
These overnight oats sound incredible, love the added cherry garnish! Also sounds like you had a fabulous night, who doesn’t love tequila soaked jelly babies? :)
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thanks lizzie!
I’ll definitely give this a shot. I love chia seeds in anything, so that bummed this up really high on my breakfast-inspiration list!
Kiersten
love that! thanks.
oh my goodness, butter roasted cherries. can’t deal. i’m used to being lazy with just cinnamon and raisins in my overnight oats, so these sound particularly good.
you gotta try it!
This looks like the most delicious semi-healthy dessert or a decadent breakfast! Either way I totally want it in front of me right now!
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thanks julia!
The almond extract is a REVELATION, Jessica!
It’s crazy how stupid easy overnight oats are to make, and every time I make them for guests they are shocked at how delicious it tastes. I’m always looking for new variations on the basic recipe, so this one is perfect. Can’t wait to try!
thanks josie! let me know if you try.
I want to know more about butter roasted cherries,what else can be done with them?
Is it sweet cherries or sour? I grow the sours ones.
How about roasted cherries on chicken salad with toasted almonds and unsweetened toasted coconut?
i used the sweet bing cherries! but i bet sour would be wonderful too. and i love those ideas!
Those cherries look delicious x
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thanks jessica!
OMG, the cherries! We’ve been loving overnight oatmeal this month, too.
Can’t wait to go get some cherries and try this.
I LOVE all your recipes, I’m a total fangirl.
thank you so much patti!
I’ve been crazy over almond joy-flavored overnight oats lately. Oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, coconut shreds, cocoa nibs, almond extract, vanilla extract, maple syrup, plain yogurt or kefir, almond milk….then add the TJ’s honey roasted almond slices (which you brought into my life, thank you!) + cocoa nibs + maybe/always chocolate chips (mini for the win, but I won’t discriminate against the classic size) the next morning for CRUNCH! But I love cherries, so this will be happening soon.
OMG trying that immediately. yum.
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This looks awesome!! Just wondering if the hemp and chia seeds are necessary for the oats to process overnight? Would it be detrimental to leave them out? Love your recipes, thanks!
not necessary! you can leave them out. :)
Great, can’t wait to try this. Thanks for the reply!!
Cherries & Almond extract are the perfect pair! Put them on anything and I will eat it. I am envisioning this pudding with coconut flakes for breakfast and with vanilla ice cream for dessert =)
same here!
I’m about to just eat vats of these butter roasted cherries. No shame there, right? ;)
i like the sound of that.
I’m obsessed with overnight oats! Never thought about adding cherries to mine so I’ll definitely be trying this recipe!
xo, Skylar
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thanks skylar!
OMG, yum!
Is there a way to heat this up in the morning? I love the idea and ease of overnight oats, but I just can’t get behind cold oatmeal. I like it warm and a little soupy. More liquid and a few mins in the microwave?
i’ve never heated up overnight oats – i’m sure you can, you just might need to add more liquid. also, i tend to let mine sit out for a few minutes just to come to room temp and that helps too!
YUUUM. I just finished a bowl (jar?) for breakfast! Super delish. Now i’m kicking myself for letting my husband take the other one. Can’t wait to try this with all the fruit! !
thanks megan!
Am I supposed to heat up the oats in the morning or eat them cold?
eat them cold!
Oooh. This just looks so tasty.
thanks erin!
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Just the words “butter roasted cherry” make me want (need) to try this ASAP.
right?! xoxo
These look and sound amazing, yum!
xx Kelly
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thanks kelly!
I came across your blog thanks to Kylie of Immaeatthat. I love your space, and I’m also a James Taylor fan! My mom introduced me to his music, and when she passed away, I knew I could turn to his tunes to bring me comfort. This recipe looks and sounds amazing!
thank you so much lori! i love that. huge james fan.
I’m definitely trying this! I’m a huge fan of all your oat recipe and regularly make variations of your baked oatmeal from your cookbook.
I’m also getting ready to leave my daughter (she’s 2 months older than Max) in a couple weeks for the first time. Also for wedding related fun. Not sure how motherhood will affect my ability to eat rum gummies or drink margaritas on a boat. (Going on Rita’s and reef snorkeling trip for the bachelorette party part 1.) I’m pretty excited to find out though and hope I come back writing in my own long run ons!
oh have a wonderful time!!
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Made this last night for breakfast this morning – omg amazing!! Thank you for this recipe!! I didn’t have any milk in the house of any kind so I used canned coconut milk which didn’t help the calorie count but whatever! If I could have licked the jar out I would have…probably not what people want so see walking by my office though… :-)
first, i am obsessed with the shot of the roasted cherries. swoon! second, overnight oats are always going to have a small space in my heart.. and those butter roasted cherries will really take this simple breakfast to the next level! thanks for sharing :)
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Yum! Made these last night to enjoy this morning and they were very good. Three hours after breakfast and I am still full. Used 1 cup cows milk and 1/2 cup coconut milk to cut down the fat content. I’d also recommend using only 2 tbls butter. This dish is very sweet, so I’d recommend cutting honey in half. Definitely top with shaved coconut (unsweetened). Quality of bing cherries will make a HUGE difference here!
Thanks for another hit, Jessica!
Okay so I still haven’t tried the overnight oats yet. But definitely want to after seeing this. Yum..Cherries and butter. This has to be awesome. Thanks for sharing :)
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Hi,
Just came across this post and am hoping to make these. I’m wondering how long it will keep? Can I make a few servings in advance for throughout the week?
Thanks,
Emily
It’s after midnight but I had to get out of bed and make this for my girls’ breakfast! I made the cherries on a stove to speed things along and it turned out diviiiiine. Now I get to go to bed with my whole house smelling of browned butter knowing breakfast is handled.