Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)

Tropical overnight oats with coconut milk, yogurt, chia and toasted coconut—chilled for a quick, creamy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
03 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 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 the rolled oats, coconut milk, yogurt, shredded coconut, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften while the flavors meld together.
03 - The following morning, stir the oats well. If the consistency is too thick, add an extra splash of coconut milk and stir until the desired texture is reached.
04 - Divide the oats between two serving bowls or jars. Top each portion with toasted coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers, and fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get dessert for breakfast without any guilt or sugar crash by midmorning.
  • The coconut milk and chia seeds create a texture so luxuriously creamy you will wonder why you ever cooked oatmeal any other way.
02 -
  • Do not use steel cut oats for this recipe because they will not soften enough during an overnight soak and you will end up chewing through a crunchy disappointing mess.
  • Toasting your coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes before topping transforms them from bland shreds into something deeply fragrant and golden.
03 -
  • Layer the toppings in the jar before refrigerating for a visually stunning breakfast that feels like opening a gift in the morning.
  • The chia seeds need time to bloom so resist the urge to shorten the chilling window or the texture will be thin and unremarkable.

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