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Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oats

February 10th, 2025Breakfast, Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 1 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 8 hours | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk or dairy-free beverage
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground flax seed (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a jar, combine rolled oats, milk, and vanilla extract.
  2. Layer yogurt and cherries on top of oats.
  3. Top with cinnamon and ground flax seeds.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Cherry Vanilla Overnight OATS RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: quakeroats.com