Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan add cherries, maple and lemon juice. Heat at medium heat until cherries soften. Gently smash.
2. Dissolve the cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp of cold water. Stir into mixture. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
3. Once the compote is cold. Mix 2 tbsp of it with oats, chia and Varty organic oat beverage - original. Stir to combine.
4. In a jar or container, combine oats, cocoa, Varty organic oat beverage - original, vanilla, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
5. In a jar or glass, layer: chocolate overnight oats layer, cherry overnight oats layer, yogurt chocolate shaving and cherry.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Oats Base:
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• ¾ cup Varty organic oat beverage - original
• 1 tsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
For the Cherry compote:
• 1 cup fresh cherries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp of maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp corn starch
For the Cherry Oats:
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp of chia seeds
• 1 cup of original oat milk
• 2 tbsp of cherry compote
For the Cream Layer:
• ¼–½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Toppings:
• Dark chocolate shavings or chips
• Extra cherries on top