Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)

Tropical, creamy overnight oats with coconut milk, yogurt, chia and toasted coconut for an easy make-ahead breakfast.

# What goes in:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free certified if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
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)

# Directions:

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 thoroughly 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 meld together.
03 - The following morning, stir the oat mixture well. If the consistency is too thick, add an extra splash of coconut milk and stir until you reach your desired texture.
04 - Divide the oats evenly between two serving bowls or jars. Top each portion with toasted coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers, and fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It genuinely tastes like coconut cream pie but you can eat it every morning without a single pang of guilt.
  • Everything comes together in about ten minutes the night before, and morning-you gets all the credit.
02 -
  • If you skip the chia seeds the oats will still taste great but the texture will be thinner and less pudding-like, which defeats the whole pie experience.
  • Toasting your own coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for about two minutes doubles the flavor compared to store-bought pre-toasted ones.
03 -
  • Layer the oats in a clear jar so you can see the creamy coconut texture, because eating with your eyes first makes even simple oats feel special.
  • A pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of rum extract stirred into the base gives a surprisingly convincing piña colada twist that people always ask about.

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