Healthy Coconut Cream Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)
A creamy overnight oat blend with coconut cream, chia, and maple—ready after an 8-hour chill, topped with berries and toasted coconut.
# 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 (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, add rolled oats, almond milk, coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until thoroughly blended.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and develop a creamy texture.
03 - In the morning, stir well. If desired, incorporate additional almond milk to achieve a looser consistency.
04 - Divide oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Drizzle with extra coconut cream if preferred. Serve chilled.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It transforms your morning into an unhurried treat with minimum effort—just stir, chill, and enjoy.
- The coconut cream creates an unbelievably silky texture that feels decadent but is secretly nourishing.
02 -
- If you skip stirring the mixture before chilling, the chia seeds clump in pockets—it’s worth the minute to really mix.
- I learned that chilling for at least 8 hours gives the oats their perfect creamy bite; impatience leads to chewiness.
03 -
- Mix in the chia seeds evenly—uneven distribution leaves some bites dry and some sticky.
- Chill your coconut cream before using, so you can spoon off only the thickest, richest part for maximum creaminess.