Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Tropical overnight oats with coconut milk, chia, yogurt and toasted coconut for a creamy, make-ahead breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free version)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or gluten-free cookies (optional)
11 - Fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, coconut milk, yogurt, shredded coconut, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to fully develop.
03 - The following morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture has thickened beyond your preference, add an extra splash of coconut milk and stir to reach the desired consistency.
04 - Divide the oats into two servings and top each with toasted coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers or gluten-free cookies, and fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like coconut cream pie but you can eat it every single morning without a single ounce of guilt.
- Five minutes of work before bed means breakfast is already done when you stumble into the kitchen the next day.
02 -
- If you use canned coconut milk, shake it well first because the cream separates and you will get uneven flavor throughout the oats.
- Do not skip the chia seeds thinking they are optional because they are the reason the texture sets up properly instead of turning into soupy mush.
03 -
- Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes before topping because the warmth and golden color make the flavor exponentially better than raw flakes.
- Layer the oats in a clear jar so you can see the creamy texture build up because eating with your eyes first makes even a simple breakfast feel like a treat.