A few months ago I was looking for green maraschino cherries and when I couldn't find them in any stores around me, I decided to look online and see where I could possible buy them. In the process of that, I came across a recipe for homemade maraschino cherries. While reading that blog, she talked about how maraschino cherries are made and talk about a total shocker! I couldn't believe it, so I googled it just to make sure and sure enough she was right. I now don't think I could ever eat a maraschino cherry again, even though I really like them, knowing how they are made, I can't imagine eating one again.
Traditionally pineapple upside down cake is made with maraschino cherries. However, with my my new found knowledge of those bright red cherries, I decided to use real deal cherries in this overnight oatmeal inspired by the cake and what a delicious decision that was. The tart cherries paired so well with the sweet pineapple.
Pineapple Upside Down Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 frozen tart cherries, cut in half
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks, drained
Directions:
- In a mason jar or other sealable container, add in the oats, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Add in the frozen cherry halves and pineapple chunks.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, stir well before eating.
Enjoy!!!
Notes:
If you find the pineapple chunks are too big of a bite, you can use pineapple tidbits instead.
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Nutrition Facts |
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Servings: 1 |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories: 327 |
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Total Fat |
3.8g |
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Saturated Fat |
1.3g |
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Polyunsaturated Fat |
1g |
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Monounsaturated Fat |
1g |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
8.7mg |
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Sodium |
81.6mg |
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Potassium |
245mg |
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Total Carbohydrates |
53.1g |
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Dietary Fiber |
5.2g |
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Sugars |
27.9g |
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Protein |
16.6g |
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Vitamin A 11.7% Vitamin C 35.1% |
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Calcium 21% Iron 9.8% |
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*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use. |
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*Adapted from Lady Behind the Curtain.
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