Overnight oats with coconut milk are a convenient breakfast option. Rolled oats soak up creamy coconut milk, resulting in a flavorful and filling breakfast that’s ready for you when you wake up. Customize the oats with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds for a delicious start to your day.

Key Ingredients
- 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.
Step 1: Combine the rolled oat, chia seeds, and coconut flakes in an airtight container or Mason jar.

Step 2: Add the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and honey over the oats and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 2 hours). Remove the oats from the fridge, stir it well, and enjoy!


Expert Tips
For the best overnight oats with coconut milk, follow these helpful tips.
- Store overnight oats in a jar with room to spare since the oatmeal expands as it rehydrates, and so will any mix-ins you add.
- I find a 1:1 ratio of one part old-fashioned oats and one part milk the best unless you add chia seeds. Use less liquid if you want thicker oatmeal and more if you like it runny.
- Despite the name overnight oats, they only need to soak for 2-3 hours before you can enjoy them. However, the longer you soak the oats, the softer they will become.
- Give the mixture a good stir before adding toppings and digging in. If the oats seem dry after sitting in the fridge, add another splash of milk.
If you enjoy overnight oats with coconut milk, try more breakfast recipes!

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.
More Overnight Oats Recipes:

Overnight Oats With Coconut Milk
- Airtight Container or Glass Jar
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Combine the rolled oat, chia seeds, and coconut flakes in an airtight container or Mason jar.
- Add the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and honey over the oats and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 2 hours). Remove the oats from the fridge, stir it well, and enjoy!
- Store overnight oats in a jar with room to spare since the oatmeal expands as it rehydrates, and so will any mix-ins you add.
- I find a 1:1 ratio of one part old-fashioned oats and one part milk the best unless you add chia seeds. Use less liquid if you want thicker oatmeal and more if you like it runny.
- Despite the name overnight oats, they only need to soak for 2-3 hours before you can enjoy them. However, the longer you soak the oats, the softer they will become.
- Give the mixture a good stir before adding toppings and digging in. If the oats seem dry after sitting in the fridge, add another splash of milk.
Mia Johnson
Friday 26th of May 2023
This is healthy breakfast bliss. I love the creamy texture and changing out the toppings.
Tressa Jamil
Friday 26th of May 2023
I know right! That's one of the main things I love about overnight oats is that no matter the recipe, you can modify it and make it your own.
Ethan Thompson
Friday 26th of May 2023
Overnight oats with coconut milk are a game-changer! Fueling my fitness goals.
Tressa Jamil
Friday 26th of May 2023
I am so happy to hear that. In fact, I started making overnight oat recipes for my husband who is a runner and needed something more substantial to carry him through his workouts. If you like this recipe, definitely check out our Protein Overnight Oats. My husband loves it as a post-workout snack and it's easily customizable.
Benjamin Lee
Friday 26th of May 2023
Delicious and energizing! My go-to breakfast for busy mornings.
Tressa Jamil
Friday 26th of May 2023
I am happy to hear this recipe has made it into your morning routine.