Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Tropical make-ahead oats with coconut milk, yogurt, chia, shredded and toasted coconut.

# What you need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (substitute coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers or gluten-free cookies (optional)
11 - Fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks (optional)

# How To:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, yogurt, shredded coconut, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or seal the jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and soften while the flavors meld together.
03 - The following morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture has become too thick, add an extra splash of coconut milk and stir until the desired consistency is reached.
04 - Divide the oats between two serving bowls or jars. Top each portion with toasted coconut flakes, crushed graham crackers, and fresh banana slices or pineapple chunks if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the dessert like indulgence of coconut cream pie without turning on the oven or spending more than ten minutes prepping.
  • The chia seeds and oats work overnight magic so you wake up to a thick, pudding like texture that feels downright luxurious.
02 -
  • If you use canned coconut milk, shake it well first because separated cream can create uneven pockets of richness throughout the oats.
  • These oats keep well in the fridge for up to three days, but add the graham cracker topping right before eating so it stays crunchy.
03 -
  • Swirl a spoonful of straight coconut cream off the top of a chilled can into the oats right before serving for an extra silky, pie filling richness.
  • Layer the toppings in the jar lid side down so the first thing you see when you open it is the pretty fruit and toasted coconut.

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