Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy tropical oats with shredded coconut and toasted nut toppings for a nutritious make-ahead breakfast.
# What You'll 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 Prepare:
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 well incorporated.
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 well. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein and fiber combo
- The prep takes literally ten minutes before bed and you wake up to something that feels indulgent
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- The texture continues to develop over time so these actually taste better on day two or three when the flavors have really melded together
- Toasting your coconut flakes and nuts in a dry pan for just two minutes completely transforms the flavor profile and is absolutely worth the extra step
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- Give the mixture a quick stir before going to bed and again right before eating to redistribute any settled ingredients
- If using canned coconut milk let it come to room temperature first so it incorporates smoothly rather than clumping up