Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)

Tropical coconut and vanilla-infused oats soaked overnight for a creamy, pie-inspired breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton
03 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey

→ Cream Pie Elements

06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 tsp almond extract, optional

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or almonds
11 - Fresh banana slices, optional

# How to Cook:

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 all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soften completely and the flavors to meld together.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like having dessert for breakfast without any of the guilt or post-sugar crash
  • The texture gets ridiculously creamy overnight, almost like pudding but with that satisfying chew from the oats
  • Makes busy mornings feel luxurious when you just grab a jar and go
02 -
  • The chia seeds will make the mixture thicken up considerably overnight so do not panic if it looks too liquid when you first mix it
  • Using canned full-fat coconut milk instead of carton will make this incredibly rich but also significantly heavier so choose based on your mood
  • These keep for up to three days in the fridge but the texture is definitely best on day two when everything has fully melded
03 -
  • Toast your coconut and nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant because the difference between toasted and raw coconut is night and day
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and serving because narrow ones make getting that last spoonful unnecessarily frustrating

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