Coconut Overnight Oats

5 from 46 votes

Add these Coconut Overnight Oats to your daily breakfast routine and enjoy a simple, healthy, and creamy morning treat that will get you going through the day. Quickly put together this no-cook, fuss-free recipe in the evening for a leisurely morning with a yummy grab-and-go breakfast waiting in the fridge!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Chill6

Total Time6 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Stephanie Lundstrom

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pinches of salt
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons of maple syrup or agave or sweetener of choice
2 Tablespoons of shredded coconut
2 Tablespoons of coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
1 ¼ cups of plant-based milk
1 ¼ cups of old-fashioned oats

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a mason jar or airtight container and shake it up.
Store in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Notes

Warm up: I love my overnight oats cold, but when you need something to warm on a chilly morning, feel free to heat it up first using a microwave. Just set to heat for a minute or two and add more plant-based milk when necessary.
To get the perfect creamy consistency: The rule of thumb is usually equal parts oats to liquid. Ensure that the mixture is well blended and the amount of liquid is enough for the oats to absorb. Otherwise, you will have dry, lumpy oats instead of creamy ones.
If you are after a high-protein breakfast: You can add your favorite protein powder to the mix or mix it with chia seeds.
Use the right oats: I do not recommend using steel-cut oats and instant/quick oats because they do not absorb liquid as well.
If you are after saving more money: You can replace the dairy-free milk with the same amount of water or use half water and half plant-based milk instead. But keep the coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk for the best results.
Always sterilize your jars or containers before using them. You can do this by submerging them in hot water for a few minutes and letting them air dry. This should include the jar lids too.

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