Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats 🍫🍒🥣

If you love Black Forest Cake, get ready for the ultimate breakfast treat! These Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats are rich, chocolatey, and bursting with juicy cherries—just like the classic dessert but healthy and meal-prep friendly! With layers of creamy oats, cocoa, and a touch of sweetness, this feels like dessert but keeps you full all morning.

Let’s make it!

What You’ll Need

For the Overnight Oats:

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped dark cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)

For Toppings (Optional but delicious!):

Dark chocolate shavings
Extra cherries
A drizzle of cherry syrup or honey

a small plate of rolled oats, a small glass of milk, a small plate of Greek yogurt, a small plate of chia seeds, a small plate of unsweetened cocoa powder, a small plate of maple syrup, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of chopped dark cherries, a small plate of dark chocolate shavings, and a small plate of cherry syrup

Pro Tips

Use fresh or frozen cherries for the best flavor.
Want it extra chocolatey? Stir in ½ tbsp melted dark chocolate before chilling.
Prefer it thicker? Add an extra ½ tbsp chia seeds.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and almond milk.
Let it chill overnight for the best Black Forest flavor!

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowl
Mason jar or airtight container
Spoon for layering

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Oats & Cocoa

In a bowl, combine oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and milk. Stir well.

thick Greek yogurt being folded into the chocolate oat mixture, with swirls of maple syrup and vanilla extract blending in.

Step 2: Add Yogurt & Sweetener

Stir in Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3: Layer with Cherries

Spoon half of the chocolate oat mixture into a jar, add a layer of chopped cherries, then top with the remaining oats.

a glass jar being filled with layers of creamy chocolate oats and juicy chopped cherries, the vibrant red color popping against the dark cocoa base.

Step 4: Chill Overnight

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

a sealed mason jar filled with layered Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats, resting in the fridge

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Top with dark chocolate shavings, extra cherries, and a drizzle of cherry syrup before serving.

a glass jar of Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats topped with delicate dark chocolate shavings, extra cherries, and a drizzle of cherry syrup.

Leftovers & Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Stir in a splash of milk if the oats get too thick.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Black Forest Cake-Inspired Overnight Oats are ready! They’re rich, chocolatey, and full of cherry goodness, making them the perfect indulgent (but healthy!) breakfast. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🍫🍒🥣✨