Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy tropical oats with coconut, vanilla, and crunchy toppings for a decadent breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton
03 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

→ Cream Pie Elements

06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or almonds
11 - Fresh banana slices for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soften completely and the flavors to meld together.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired.
05 - Enjoy the oats chilled straight from the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its like having dessert for breakfast but with ingredients that actually fuel your morning.
  • The texture becomes incredibly creamy and pudding-like after soaking overnight.
  • You can make a batch on Sunday and have breakfast sorted for half the week.
02 -
  • Using a mason jar with a wide mouth makes stirring much easier than containers with narrow openings.
  • The oats keep for up to 3 days in the fridge, so dont hesitate to double the batch.
  • Let your toppings sit on top rather than mixing them in, otherwise theyll lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Toasting both the coconut flakes and nuts in advance intensifies their flavor significantly.
  • Letting the oats sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating softens the texture even more.

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