Healthy Coconut Cream Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)
Creamy overnight oats with coconut cream, chia, and maple; chill 8 hours for a ready, nourishing breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or alternative 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
08 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as 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 Prepare:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, add rolled oats, almond milk, coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Seal the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. Add a splash of additional almond milk if a looser texture is preferred.
04 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each with fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Drizzle with extra coconut cream if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your mornings suddenly feel cozy and effortless when breakfast is already waiting for you.
- The coconut cream makes these oats taste more like dessert than anything labeled 'healthy' ever should.
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- One morning I forgot the pinch of salt and was surprised by how flat the oats tasted—never skip it, even if it’s tiny.
- Once, impatient, I only chilled the oats for four hours, and they were still gritty—the overnight wait is essential for the magical texture.
03 -
- For the creamiest oats, scoop chilled coconut cream from the top of the can—avoid the thinner liquid underneath.
- Swirl in a spoonful of almond or peanut butter before chilling for a decadent twist.