Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable version)
Tropical-inspired overnight oats with coconut cream pie flavors, ready in 10 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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 (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 fully incorporated.
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 well. Add more coconut milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the oat mixture between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the indulgence of coconut cream pie for breakfast without turning on your oven or spending hours in the kitchen
- The texture evolves overnight into something creamy and pudding-like while staying wholesome enough to fuel your whole morning
02 -
- The oats continue absorbing liquid as they sit, so I always make mine slightly looser than seems right on day one
- Toasting the coconut and nuts is non-negotiable for me now, raw ones taste disappointingly plain by comparison
03 -
- Use a wide-mouth jar if meal prepping, you will thank yourself when trying to stir everything up in the morning
- Let your oats sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating if you can, the flavors wake up beautifully