Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Tropical-inspired overnight oats with coconut cream pie flavors, featuring creamy coconut milk, yogurt, and crunchy toasted toppings.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from 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
# How To Make It:
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 well incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soften completely and the flavors to meld together properly.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture appears too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with toasted coconut flakes, chopped toasted pecans or almonds, and fresh banana slices if desired.
05 - Enjoy the coconut cream pie overnight oats chilled straight from the refrigerator.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Tastes like having pie for breakfast without actually eating pie for breakfast
- The overnight soak creates this dreamy, pudding like texture that honestly changed how I view oats forever
02 -
- The first time I made these I forgot to give them a good stir before serving and ended up with chia seed clumps, so definitely mix well
- Using a jar with a tight lid means you can literally just shake everything together, which is how I make them when Im feeling lazy
03 -
- Toast your coconut and nuts in advance and store them separately so they stay crunchy
- If using canned coconut milk, shake the can well before opening since the cream separates