It only takes three minutes and a handful of ingredients to prepare this Coconut Milk Overnight Oats recipe! You’ll find busy mornings so much easier when you have this delicious, healthy, ready-to-go breakfast already made. Whip up a few jars today!
Why It Works
Say goodbye to busy mornings forcing you to skip breakfast! You’ll come back to this vegan-friendly coconut milk overnight oats recipe again and again, like I do.
Why? Well, there are plenty of reasons I make it for my weekly breakfast meal prep:
👉 It’s easy! There’s no cooking involved, and it only takes about 3 minutes total to prepare this recipe. All of the ingredients are easily found in most grocery stores and are common household groceries. You might even have everything in your pantry already (I do!)!
👉 It’s tasty! The oatmeal tastes creamy and lightly sweet, and it has plenty of texture, so it’s ultra satisfying for breakfast. And making overnight oats with coconut milk and coconut flakes pack each bite with the best coconutty flavor!
👉 It’s good for you! Coconut milk is known to be a good source of fat, protein, and vitamins and minerals like manganese and iron. Oats contain fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals like manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1. Note that this isn’t a low calorie, low carb, or low fat recipe, but its caloric value can help power you through your day.
And if you love overnight oats as much as I do, make my Apple Pie Overnight Oats next!
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients Notes:
- Old fashioned rolled oats are the best kind of oats to use in overnight oats. Do not use quick oats to make overnight oats! They’ve been partially cooked already and tend to get mushy!
- Use certified gluten free oats (be sure to check the label!) to keep this recipe gluten free.
- Light coconut milk will mix better with oats than full fat coconut milk. That’s because it has a lower percentage of coconut cream, which is solid at room temperture. If you’d prefer to use full fat coconut milk, first warm it gently in the microwave, just until the solid pieces melt.
- I recommend unsweetened coconut flakes. This will add a lovely crunchy texture and even more coconut flavor! If you use sweetened coconut flakes, you’ll need to omit the maple syrup and sweeten to taste.
- Chia seeds add healthy fat and protein, plus they help to absorb some of the liquid and give the oats more texture!
Optional Ingredients: Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of any of the following ingredients to up the flavor level!
- Blueberries, fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Chocolate chips.
- Almonds, chopped or slivered.
- Your favorite protein powder.
How to Make It
This recipe is easy as can be! Make one at a time or double, triple, or quadrouple the recipe to make as many as you’d like to have stocked up.
Step 1: Measure out all the ingredients and combine them together in a mason jar or container.
Step 2: Use a spoon to stir the ingredients, and really get in there to make sure everything is mixed well.
Step 3: Cover and set in the refrigerator overnight, or until you’re ready to eat it, up to four days. Overnight oats should sit at least 6-8 hours to give the oats and chia seeds time to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
Don’t want to wait overnight? Well, you don’t have to! You can cook overnight oats in the microwave and have them ready for you in under five minutes!
To Make It Faster:
- Microwave one serving at a time, uncovered, for 2 minutes on High.
- Allow it to sit for another 2 minutes.
- Stir and dig in!
FAQ & Tips
Full fat coconut milk has a lot of solids when chilled or at room temperature, so it will not blend or absorb as easily as light coconut milk.
You can make overnight oats up to 4 days in advance. Once it’s prepared, store it covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, per USDA.
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Making this recipe? I’d love to hear about your experience with it!
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Coconut Milk Overnight Oats
Equipment
- Wide Mouth Mason Jar or any other airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Optional Ingredients
- 2-3 Tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 2-3 Tablespoons blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2-3 Tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Add the oats, coconut milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and coconut flakes to a wide mouth mason jar or any other container with lid.
- Use a spoon to fully mix all the ingredients.
- Cover and set in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat it, up to 4 days in advance. It can be eaten chilled or warmed in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture again and enjoy!
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Notes
- Microwave one serving at a time for 2 – 2.5 minutes on High.
- Allow it to sit for another 2 minutes.
- Stir and dig in!
- Use old fashioned rolled oats. Do not use quick oats to make overnight oats.
- Use certified gluten free oats (be sure to check the label!) to keep this recipe gluten free.
- Light coconut milk will mix better with oats than full fat coconut milk. If using full fat coconut milk, first warm it gently in the microwave, just until the solid pieces melt.
- I recommend unsweetened coconut flakes. If you use sweetened coconut flakes, leave out the maple syrup and sweeten to taste just before eating.
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