Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Print Page)

Tropical overnight oats with coconut milk, Greek yogurt, chia and toasted coconut—ready after a night in the fridge.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - ½ 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
07 - ½ 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It honestly tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you through the morning without a sugar crash.
  • Everything comes together in one bowl in under ten minutes, and the fridge does all the real work while you sleep.
02 -
  • Do not skip the overnight chill, because anything under six hours leaves you with gritty oats that never fully soften.
  • Toasting your coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from flat and chewy to deeply fragrant and crispy.
03 -
  • Shake your can of coconut milk vigorously before measuring, because the cream and water separate on the shelf and you want an even pour.
  • Layer the graham crackers between the oats and the toppings so they soften slightly but still give you that pie crust texture with every spoonful.

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