Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk are a rich and creamy, super decadent, meal prep worthy breakfast or anytime snack. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and finished with bananas, enjoy this easy overnight oats recipe as a healthy treat throughout the week!
Why you’ll love coconut overnight oats
Deliciously Dairy Free! While I am all for overnight oats with yogurt, this plant-based, vegan and dairy-free overnight oats recipe is just as delectable. Rich and creamy with sweet notes of coconut, it just couldn’t get any better.
Super Customizable! Swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans, go all coconut milk or top it with whatever fruit, nuts, seeds or nut butters you so choose. Once you have the base recipe down, the rest is up to you!
Meal Prep Worthy! The recipe card below makes enough for 4 large or 6 smaller portions, meaning you have breakfast or an afternoon snack ready to go for the week. Keep reading to learn some storage tips below.
Ingredients
This takes a classic overnight oats recipe to new heights thanks to the rich and creamy texture of coconut milk. We will need:
- Old fashioned rolled oats
- Chia seeds
- Coconut milk
- Almond milk
- Chopped almonds
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup
- Shredded coconut flakes
- Bananas
Ingredient notes & substitutions:
- Oats: Rolled oats create the best texture and chewy bite, and should be ready after a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge. Quick oats / instant oats get too mushy. Use certified gluten-free oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
- Coconut Milk: Canned coconut milk provides the cleanest, coconutty flavor. I like Trader Joe’s or Native Forest brand. You can use light coconut milk, which has a greater ratio of water to coconut cream, so there is no need to mix. If using full-fat coconut milk or cream, be sure to shake the can vigorously so that the solid coconut cream mixes with the water.
- Almond Milk: Use unsweetened almond milk to keep sugar in check. Or, use all coconut milk instead.
- Coconut Flakes: Opt for unsweetened coconut flakes (not coconut shreds) for extra crunch and texture.
- Bananas: I love to finish this one with bananas for a tropical feel, but you could go with strawberries, blueberries, pineapple or any fruit that’s in season. Chocolate chips would be a great addition!
How to make
Coconut milk overnight oats require one bowl, a quick mix and then a good soak in the fridge. Here’s how to do it:
Mix oats and milk: In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, chia seeds, coconut milk, almond milk, almonds, vanilla extract, maple syrup and coconut flakes until well combined.
Store, then serve: Either cover with plastic wrap or divide into 4-6 air tight containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. Mix together, and top with extra coconut shreds and bananas before serving.
Serving suggestions
The beauty of overnight oats is that they are the perfect meal to serve at any time of day. While I love to enjoy a bowl of freshly soaked oats for breakfast on weekday mornings, they make a great afternoon or pre-workout snack.
Serve them cold, straight from the fridge, or enjoy warm after a quick 20-30 second pop in the microwave.
How to store for meal prep
So, you have two options for storing these overnight oats. You can either store them in:
- One Large Container: Pour the entire oat mixture into one large container and leave to sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Scoop into your bowl, top and enjoy as much or as little as you would like.
- Individual Mason Jars / Glass Containers: Portion out into approx 4-6 glass storage containers or mason jars with a tight fitting lid. Enjoy whenever the craving strikes, or as a grab-and-go meal.
Recipe tips & notes:
- Chia seeds add a nutritional boost and keep the texture of the oatmeal in check.
- Many overnight oats recipes call for a ratio of 1:2 oats to liquid, but I prefer a less amount of milk. Add more milk based on your desired consistency.
- If the oat mixture thickens too much on days 3 and 4, add a splash of coconut milk to loosen.
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Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut flakes chopped + more for topping
- Bananas for topping
instructions
- Mix oats and milk: In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, chia seeds, coconut milk, almond milk, almonds, vanilla extract, maple syrup and coconut flakes until well combined.
- Store, then serve: Either cover with plastic wrap or divide into 4-6 air tight containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. Mix together, and top with extra coconut shreds and bananas before serving.
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