Healthy Coconut Cream Overnight Oats (Printable version)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with coconut cream, chia, maple and vanilla; topped with berries, toasted coconut, and nuts.
# 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
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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, mix rolled oats, almond milk, coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
03 - Stir oats well in the morning. Add a small amount of almond milk if a thinner texture is desired.
04 - Portion oats into two bowls or jars. Garnish each serving with fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Drizzle with additional coconut cream if preferred. Serve chilled.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The luscious coconut cream makes the oats taste almost like dessert, but you’re secretly starting your day with a nourishing meal.
- This recipe became a staple because it takes less than 10 minutes to prep and rewards you with three days of delicious breakfasts if you double the batch.
02 -
- Once I rushed the soaking time and ended up with crunchy oats—do not skip overnight chilling.
- Swapping regular coconut milk for coconut cream makes a huge difference: the oats turn rich and lush instead of watery.
03 -
- Vigorously mix or shake the base so chia seeds don’t clump at the bottom of the jar.
- A pinch of sea salt may seem minor, but it makes a world of difference—don’t skip it.