Name: Coconut Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2.5 cups refrigerated coconut milk; 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 0.333 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; coconut flakes

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Coconut Overnight Oats

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Ingredients

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Coconut Overnight Oats

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 ½ cups refrigerated coconut milk not canned; sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk

4 tablespoons maple syrup sub with your favorite sweetener

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut sub with whatever coconut you have on hand

coconut flakesfor serving, optional

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the oats, chia seeds, coconut milk, and maple syrup in a large bowl and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.

In the morning, stir the mixture well and add additional milk to loosen the oats if they are too thick. Stir in the Greek yogurt and shredded coconut, serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Coconut First 🥥
Lightly toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to your oats to intensify its flavor and add a delightful crunch that mimics coconut cream pie texture.
Ratio Balance for Creaminess 🥛
Use a 1:1 ratio of coconut milk to Greek yogurt for optimal creaminess; too much yogurt makes it thick and tangy, while too much milk can dilute the coconut flavor.
Chia Seed Activation 🌱
Mix chia seeds with the liquid components 10 minutes before combining with oats to allow them to bloom and thicken evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring a silky texture throughout.
Sweetness Calibration 🍯
Start with half your desired maple syrup amount and let it sit overnight—the oats absorb sweetness as they soften, so you can always drizzle more on top before eating without over-sweetening.
Overnight Storage Strategy ⏰
Prepare your oats in mason jars and refrigerate for up to 4 days; add an extra splash of coconut milk before serving if the mixture thickens too much, as oats continue absorbing liquid over time.