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    Home ยป Breakfast ยป Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries

    LAST UPDATED: September 2, 2020 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: December 27, 2016 By Toni Dash 29 Comments

    Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries

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    Looking for a make-ahead breakfast (or dessert) option that’s packed with protein? This Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries is made with a mere handful of ingredients and is simple to make. A great way to start your day right!

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    Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries

    I am a victim of ‘breakfast boredom’. It can be a struggle to make breakfast interesting and it also needs to be fast.

    My favorite smoothie recipes that I happily chug when the weather is warm are harder to drink when it’s cold outside.

    I usually run out of time after making my kids school lunches and have to grab something on the go (these Supersonic Peanut Butter Energy Bars are good for that).

    When I was in college I used to love to make oatmeal for breakfast. It was elevated to a poor student’s art form more than a recipe really.

    There was the oatmeal itself, a bit of milk or yogurt, fruit, and nuts. I think somewhere in the compilation of it all we fancied ourselves as breakfast Bon Vivants for the chic of our earthy creation.

    Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries in bowl with red spoon

    That came to a screeching halt when visiting a nutritionist to assess my diet and having him tell me to get more energy I needed to be eating tuna salad for breakfast. That was a good news bad news type of deal in that it thrust me well passed my breakfast ‘box’. I only had a handful of foods I imagined appropriate for breakfast to that point. The bad news is that is left oatmeal on the shelf as it did not deliver enough protein to keep me going until lunch.

    Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries Drizzled with syrup

    Another great thing about this recipe is that it can be made with dairy milk, nut milk or oat milk!

    Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries With fruit

    I do love anything I can prepare outside the hustle and bustle of a school morning so decided to make a Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries and trail mix (I guess I can’t quit let that layering passion from college go). The oatmeal is super creamy and chills overnight. It can be eaten cool or gently warmed in the microwave to suit your mood. A drizzle of maple syrup, some cherries (frozen and thawed or fresh), any other favorite fruit and some trail mix really make a perfect high protein breakfast to kick off your day!

    Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries With fruit and seeds

    The texture and flavor also make it an option for a sweet treat or dessert too (think rice pudding)!

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    Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries With fruit

    Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding with Cherries

    Creamy Overnight Oatmeal Pudding is packed with protein and wonderful flavor from cherries and trail mix. It's easy to make and a perfect way to start the day or for a sweet treat.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 3 cups oatmeal pudding (4 3/4-cup servings or 2 1 1/2-cup servings)
    Calories: 441kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rolled Oats (not instant); gluten-free or regular
    • 2 cups Milk dairy, nut milk or oat milk
    • 1 ½ cups Water
    • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (plus additional for sweetening servings to taste)
    • 1 cup pitted Cherries (fresh or frozen/thawed)
    • ½ cup Trail Mix

    Instructions

    • Combine the oats, 1 ½ cups nutmilk and the water in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cook for 4 minutes or until the rolled oats are soft.
    • Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly (5 minutes), stirring periodically to release heat. Stir in the remaining ½ cup nutmilk and the tablespoon maple syrup. Cover and chill overnight.
    • To serve: The following morning dish ¼ of the pudding into a serving bowl, topped with a drizzle of additional maple syrup to taste, ¼ cup of the cherries and 2 tablespoon of the trail mix to top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5.4mg
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    1. Renee says

      February 18, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      What happens if you use instant oats? Also, nutritoual value? I have to plug it into my sparkle people app to track fault intake. Not sure what app people use for point counting….. But mine does calories far etc. Thank you

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 19, 2017 at 12:57 am

        I have only made the recipe with rolled oats Renee, which create a wonderful texture when used in this recipe. If you experiment with quick oats please let me know how the recipe turns out for you. I do not supply nutritional information as people may use different ingredients.

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    2. Kiwi says

      January 05, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Great presentations of this! Looks delish and super healthy!

      Reply
    3. christina says

      December 29, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Hi! The recipe looks fantastic! I also LOVE the bowl with the houses on it! Would you mind sharing where it is from? Thank you!

      Reply
    4. dawn says

      December 29, 2016 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      i love oatmeal. however, i have never had oatmeal pudding. it looks really good. i love that you added oranges.

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    5. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      December 28, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Gorgeous! I love all of the fruit and nuts!

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