Tasty Coconut Cream Oats (Printable View)

Creamy coconut oats with fresh berries and natural sweetness for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
03 - 1 cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (optional)
11 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup or honey (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, water (or plant-based milk), maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract.
02 - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
03 - Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally.
04 - Remove from heat and let the oats sit for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
05 - Divide the cooked oats evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with shredded coconut, fresh berries, chia seeds (if using), and toasted coconut flakes.
07 - Drizzle with extra maple syrup or honey if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coconut milk transforms ordinary oats into something that feels like dessert but still fuels your morning
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on something special
02 -
  • Using light coconut milk instead of full fat will give you completely different results watery instead of luxurious
  • The oats continue thickening as they cool so dont panic if they look slightly looser than you want when you first take them off the heat
03 -
  • Toasted coconut flakes make all the difference so dont skip that final crunchy topping even if it seems extra
  • If your coconut milk has separated just give the can a good shake or whisk it warm before adding

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