Black Forest Overnight Oats

All it takes is some cocoa powder and fresh or frozen cherries and you have delicious, protein-packed Black Forest oats for your morning breakfast on the go!

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Key Ingredient Lentils

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 9

Total Time 9 10

Servings servings

Calories 498

Ingredients

Oat Base

1 cup (250 mL) 1% milk or preferred milk
3/4 cup (175 mL) plain Greek yogurt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 Tbsp (30 mL) smooth, natural peanut butter
1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
pinch of salt
1 1/4 cup (300 mL) dry rolled oats
3/4 cup (175 mL) cooked & cooled red split lentils (see notes)

Make it Black Forest!

2 Tbsp (30 mL) cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
3 cups (750 mL) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

Whisk together milk, yogurt, banana, peanut butter, maple syrup and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
Add oats and lentils to the bowl and stir to combine, then add cocoa powder and whisk to combine.
Place cherries in a single layer on the bottom of a container, then layer the oat base on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Alternatively, distribute cherries between 4 mason jars or cups, layer oat base on top, cover and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve, top with Greek yogurt and sprinkle with cocoa powder, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Cooking red split lentils is quick and easy! In a medium pot, bring 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry red split lentils (rinsed & drained) and 1 cup (250 mL) water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes or until lentils are soft and cooked through, adding more water as needed. Drain and rinse with cool water and set aside to cool.

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