Overnight Muesli with Cherry Chia Jam

Muesli is the original make-ahead morning meal. Oats are soaked with fruit, yogurt, and nuts, “cooking” while you sleep. In this Overnight Muesli with Cherry Chia Jam recipe, the muesli is paired with a jam made with the thickening power of chia seeds—no cooking required! This creamy, sweet-tart breakfast will keep you going until lunchtime.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt or plain nondairy yogurt
• 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp lemon juice divided
• 2 Tbsp honey divided
• 1/4 tsp vanilla or almond extract
• 1 apple skin intact, cored and grated
• 2 cups large flake rolled oats gluten free if desired
• 1 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries defrosted if frozen
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

Servings 5

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Instructions

• In large bowl, combine yogurt, 1 cup water, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, extract, and apple. Stir in oats, almonds, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Place remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, cherries, and chia seeds in food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to reusable container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• In the morning, give both muesli and jam a stir. Scoop muesli into bowls and top with a swirl of jam. Alternatively, layer muesli with jam in glasses to create breakfast parfaits.

Notes

Take it on the road

Build muesli parfaits in small glass canning jars for a week’s worth of breakfasts to go.