Healthy Coconut Cream Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Creamy overnight oats with coconut cream, chia, and maple, topped with berries and toasted coconut.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup coconut cream
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch sea salt
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts such as almonds, cashews, or walnuts
11 - Extra coconut cream for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until thoroughly blended.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight, giving time for the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
03 - After chilling, stir the oat mixture well. Add a small splash of almond milk if a looser consistency is preferred.
04 - Portion oats into two serving bowls or jars. Garnish each with fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Drizzle with extra coconut cream as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
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- You wake up to a breakfast that tastes just as decadent as dessert but keeps you full until lunch.
- The creamiest coconut oats are the reward for absolutely zero early-morning effort.
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- Don’t skip the overnight chill—trust me, a rushed soak gives you lumpy, uneven oats.
- Toasted coconut flakes burned on me once because I got distracted—just a minute in the dry pan is plenty!
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- Check your oats for gluten-free certification if it matters to you—the regular kind can be sneaky.
- Nuts and coconut flakes are best added right before eating so they stay crisp.