Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Print version)

Tropical, creamy make-ahead oats with coconut milk, yogurt, chia seeds and toasted coconut for a bright breakfast.

# What you need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or gluten-free cookies (optional)
11 - Fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, yogurt, shredded coconut, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld together.
03 - The following morning, stir the oats mixture. If the consistency is too thick, add an extra splash of coconut milk and stir until reaching the desired texture.
04 - Divide the oats into serving portions. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers or gluten-free cookies, and fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
  • It tastes like coconut cream pie but you can eat it every single morning without a single regret.
02 -
  • I once used sweetened coconut milk and the result was cloyingly sweet, so always grab the unsweetened kind and control the sweetness yourself with maple syrup.
  • Leaving the oats less than six hours means the chia seeds will not fully plump and the texture will be grainy instead of creamy.
03 -
  • Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for about two minutes, shaking the pan constantly, because burnt coconut goes from golden to bitter in seconds.
  • Layer the toppings in the jar right before eating rather than the night before if you are taking it to go, because soggy graham crackers will break your heart.

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