Baked Oats with Sour Cherries

Indulgent baked oats with tart sour cherries and silky chocolate ganache - ready in 25 minutes! Easy blender batter, customizable fruits, and perfect for meal prep. Serve these oats warm with a breakfast-friendly chocolate drizzle (just 3 ingredients!), fresh yoghurt or more fresh fruit. For another easy breakfast treat, try these 6-ingredient air fryer cherry muffins!

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💗 Why You'll Make This Weekly

✅ Restaurant-worthy - Tart cherries + rich ganache = breakfast that feels luxurious
✅ Pantry to oven in 5 mins - Blend oats straight in your blender (no flour needed!)
✅ Works with any fruit - Fresh/frozen cherries, berries, or even chocolate chips
✅ Meal prep hero - Reheats beautifully all week

♻️ Substitutions

• Oats: You can use rolled oats or quick oats instead of blended oats.
• Sour Cherries: If sour cherries are not available, you can use other fruits like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.
• Chocolate Ganache: Instead of chocolate ganache, you can use chocolate chips or chunks.
• Double Cream: Substitute with heavy cream or Greek yoghurt for a lighter option.
• Apples: If you don't have apples, you can use mashed bananas, diced pears, or any other favourite fruit.
• Sweetener: Instead of granulated sugar, you can use maple syrup, honey, or another sweetener of your choice.
• Milk: Cow's milk can be substituted with almond milk, soy milk, or any other plant-based milk.

📋 Variations

• Fruit Swap: Instead of apples and cherries, try using fruits like bananas, berries, or peaches.
• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra texture.
• Chocolate Twist: Mix in chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a chocolatey version.
• Spice it Up: Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg for a cosy feeling.
• Nut Butter Fun: Swirl in peanut butter or almond butter for a nutty taste.
• Coconut Vibes: Mix in shredded coconut or sprinkle coconut flakes on top.
• Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder for added protein.

📋 Pro Tips

• Extra fluffy: Let batter rest 5 mins before baking
• More protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder
• Kid-friendly: Let them swirl in the ganache topping

🔥 Viral Trick: Layer unbaked mix + cherries in jars for cute individual portions!

Storage

After baking, allow to cool completely. Store the baked oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. When ready to enjoy again, you can reheat them gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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📖 Recipe

Sour Cherry Baked Oats

Claudia Ciorteanu

A deliciously comforting breakfast treat, blending the sweetness of sour cherries with rich chocolate ganache atop hearty baked oats.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 ½ cups oats (blended into flour)
• ▢ 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
• ▢ ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• ▢ 3 tablespoon double cream
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ a pinch of salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ( honey or maple syrup)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 apples (or banana/pear) peeled and cut into small squares
• ▢ ½ cup sour cherries  (fresh/frozen)

Serve with: 5-min chocolate ganache

Instructions

 

• To begin, preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C for fan ovens, Gas Mark 4).
• In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, double cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir the ingredients together until they are thoroughly mixed and the sugar has dissolved.
  2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 3 tablespoon double cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Next, transfer the oats, salt and baking powder into a blender. Pulse the oats until they reach a flour-like consistency. Once achieved, add this oat mixture to the wet ingredients in the bowl. Stir until everything is well combined. Then, gently fold in the diced apples or any other fruits you prefer.
  1 ½ cups oats, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, 2 apples (or banana/pear), ½ cup sour cherries
• Prepare your baking dish by lightly oiling a ceramic dish or six ramekins. Pour the batter into the prepared dish(es), distributing it evenly.
• Place the dish(es) in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on them, ensuring they rise nicely and spring back when gently pressed.
• Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve with chocolate ganache, yogurt, or additional fresh fruits, depending on your preference.

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Notes

• Use fresh or thawed frozen cherries. Drain any excess liquid.
• Add extra sweetener if the cherries are too sour.
• Adjust the liquid to get the oat texture you want.
• Let the oats cool slightly before slicing.
• Top with honey, maple syrup, or yoghurt if desired.
• Store in the fridge for a few days and reheat when ready

 

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 6gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 2mg

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