How do I prepare the cashews for the cream?

The recipe specifies soaking the raw cashews in water for 4 hours before blending them to achieve a smooth and creamy texture for the coconut cashew cream.

Can I use cocoa powder instead of raw cacao?

Yes, the recipe states you can use either raw cacao or cocoa powder for the chocolate cranberry overnight oats, depending on what you have available.

What if my cashew cream is too thick?

If your coconut cashew cream is too thick after blending all the ingredients, you can add a bit more non-dairy milk to reach your desired smooth and creamy consistency.

How long do the overnight oats need to sit?

The chocolate cranberry overnight oats should be covered and left to sit overnight to allow the oats to soften and the flavors to meld together properly.

What kind of milk should I use for the oats?

The recipe calls for 1 cup of non-dairy milk for the chocolate cranberry overnight oats, giving you the flexibility to use your preferred plant-based milk.

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Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats With Cashew Cream
[Vegan]

MH By: Melissa Huggins

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A mason jar filled with layers of chocolate cranberry overnight oats, topped with a generous swirl of white coconut cashew cream and garnished with fresh cranberries.

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Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats With Cashew Cream [Vegan]

For the Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup non-dairy milk
1 banana
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon of raw cacao or cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon maple syrup

For the Coconut Cashew Cream:

1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut shreds
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil (or coconut butter)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt

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How to Prepare Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats With Cashew Cream [Vegan]

To Make the Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats:

Mash banana at the bottom of a mason jar or bowl. Add all ingredients, and mix well. Cover and let sit overnight.

To Make the Coconut Cashew Cream:

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, you can add a bit more milk.
Add to the top of your oats.

Notes

If you don't like cranberries, you can just omit them from the recipe. Also, when the fruit sits overnight in the oats, it get a little soft. If you don't like that kind of texture, just stir your fruit in the oats, in the morning. If you don't have time for the cashew cream, you can skip this step. Overnight oats are just as delicious, on their own.