Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy coconut and pecan overnight oats with tropical flavors and a crunchy topping
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from a carton)
03 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
→ Cream Pie Elements
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or almonds
11 - Fresh banana slices, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to soften completely and the flavors to meld together.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
04 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired.
05 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Tastes like eating coconut cream pie for breakfast but with ingredients you can feel proud about
- Takes literally five minutes to throw together before bed
- Keeps beautifully for days making weekday mornings completely stress free
02 -
- Full fat canned coconut milk creates an incredibly luxurious texture that mimics actual cream pie filling
- The oats continue to soften as they sit so if you prefer more texture make it the night before rather than two nights ahead
03 -
- Toast your coconut flakes and nuts in advance and store them separately so they stay crunchy until you are ready to eat
- Use really high quality vanilla extract because the flavor shines through in such a simple recipe