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.
Overnight Muesli with Cherry Chia Jam
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
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.
Recipe Notes
Take it on the road
Build muesli parfaits in small glass canning jars for a week’s worth of breakfasts to go.
Nutrition Facts
Overnight Muesli with Cherry Chia Jam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
23%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Sodium 157mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 59g
20%
Dietary Fiber 10g
40%
Sugars 21g
Protein 14g
28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.