Black Forest Overnight Oats

Who wouldn't want to wake up to these Black woodland overnight Oats? critically the exceptional oatmeal i have ever tasted. just like a Black woodland Gateau however in a more fit breakfast form. any other breakfast could be a unhappiness after this jar of utter gorgeousness.

INGREDIENTS

For the oatmeal

• 55g | ½ cup rolled oats Be sure to buy gluten free oats if necessary.
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (I use Camino chocolate chips as they are organic, fair-trade & vegan but there are other vegan varieties widely available such as Enjoy Life).
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 185mls | ¾ cup non-dairy milk
• 110g | 1/2 cup halved cherries (stones removed - can use frozen and defrosted cherries)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

For the chocolate sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon non-dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

For the whipped coconut cream (optional but recommended)

• 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled for at least 24 hours , chilled for at least 24 hours

INSTRUCTIONS

1. upload all the oatmeal substances except the cherries to a lidded jar or other sealable field ( i exploit a 16oz extensive mouth mason jar ).
2. Stir genuinely nicely to combine the whole lot or put the lid on and shake.
3. top the oatmeal with the cherries, positioned the lid on and place within the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
4. For the coconut cream
5. earlier than serving whip the coconut cream.
6. chill a can of complete fats coconut milk for as a minimum 24 hours.
7. Open the can and scrape the hard component into a bowl. keep the liquidy part for a smoothie or to add to a curry.
8. Whip with an electric powered hand mixer or stand mixer till mild and fluffy. A can will make enough cream for as a minimum more than one jars of oatmeal depending on how beneficiant you're with it.
9. (For more designated instructions and images of the process see this guide from Oh She Glows - there's no need to add sweetener or vanilla for this oatmeal recipe until you have got a actually sweet teeth)
10. For the chocolate sauce
11. add the chocolate chips to a small bowl or pan with the milk and warmth very gently until melted. I used a microwave and it actually took about 10 seconds. Stir together well till clean.
12. put off the oatmeal from the refrigerator, spoon on a few whipped coconut cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce. pinnacle with a cherry or two!