Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Tropical coconut and vanilla infused oats with creamy yogurt and crunchy toppings
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (carton)
03 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
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)
# How-To Steps:
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 to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld together.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the oats between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch
- Prep once and eat all week without any morning cooking
02 -
- These oats keep for three days in the fridge so double the batch and thank yourself later
- The texture gets better on day two after everything really melds together
03 -
- Use a wide-mouth jar so you can actually get your spoon in there
- Let it sit on the counter for ten minutes before eating if you hate cold breakfast