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Overnight Oats With Coconut Milk

Overnight Oats With Coconut MilkOvernight Oats with Coconut Milk are a nutritious and convenient breakfast option. The rolled oats soak up the creamy coconut milk, resulting in a flavorful and filling breakfast that’s ready for you in the morning; customize the oats with a variety of toppings like fruit, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners for a delicious and satisfying start to your day.

A cup over overnight oats topped with coconut flakes with cherries on the table.

BENEFITS OF COCONUT MILK

Coconut milk comes from the flesh of mature brown coconuts, and they are a tasty non-dairy alternative (especially in overnight oats). Coconut milk is also a source of healthy fat and helps reduce inflammation and fight viruses and bacteria.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

An image showing the ingredients for overnight oats with coconut milk.
  • Oatmeal: Old-fashioned oats produce the best results, whereas steel-cut oats wind up chewy since they don’t absorb the liquid properly, and quick oats turn out mushy.
  • Chia Seeds: In addition to texture, chia seeds provide protein, fiber, and healthy fat.
  • Coconut Flakes: Boost coconut flavor by adding coconut flakes.
  • Coconut Milk: You can use coconut milk, water, or another milk, like oat, soy, or almond milk.
  • Sweetener: Sweeten the overnight oats with coconut milk using vanilla extract and maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.
  • Toppings: The toppings are optional, but I enjoy adding more coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey.

HOW TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS WITH COCONUT MILK

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Divide oats into two containers and top them with chia seeds and coconut flakes

Oats, chia seeds, and coconut flakes in a cup.

Pour coconut milk, vanilla extract, and honey over the oats; stir to combine. Then, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Coconut milk added to the other ingredients.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS 

The best thing about Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk is flexibility. All you need is oats, coconut milk, and toppings or mix-ins. Here are a few suggestions we love.

  • Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Powder
  •  Chocolate or Vanilla Protein Powder
  •  Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds
  •  Agave, Maple Syrup, Monk Fruit, Fig Jam Recipe
  •  Greek Yogurt, Cottage Cheese
  •  Almond Butter, Sunflower Seed Butter, Peanut Butter, Nutella, Cookie Butter

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

  • Refrigerate – Most overnight oat recipes keep for three days in the refrigerator. If the oats seem dry after sitting in the fridge, add another splash of almond milk.

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A cup over overnight oats topped with coconut flakes with cherries on the table.

Overnight Oats With Coconut Milk

Tressa Jamil
Enjoy overnight oats with coconut milk; the rolled oats soak up the coconut milk, resulting in a tasty and filling breakfast that's ready in the morning.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Soaking Time 12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 10 mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 409 kcal

Equipment

  • Mug
  • 2 Airtight Container

Ingredients
  

  • cup rolled oats gluten-free, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds divided
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes unsweetened, divided
  • cup coconut milk divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Divide oats into two containers and top them with chia seeds and coconut flakes
  • Pour coconut milk, vanilla extract, and honey over the oats; stir to combine. Then, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g
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