Healthy Coconut Cream Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats with coconut cream, chia seeds and berries—easy chilled breakfast for two, vegan-friendly.

# 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 (optional)

08 - 1/4 cup fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
11 - Extra coconut cream for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well blended.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and develop a creamy consistency.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats to incorporate any settled ingredients. For a looser texture, mix in a small amount of additional almond milk as desired.
04 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two serving bowls or jars. Add fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts as toppings. Drizzle with extra coconut cream if preferred. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like dessert for breakfast, but it's packed with nourishing ingredients that quietly power you through the morning.
  • You can assemble it in just a few minutes the night before—no cooking, no fuss, just delicious anticipation.
02 -
  • If you skip mixing thoroughly at the start, pockets of chia seeds can clump and leave strange lumps—lesson learned the sticky way.
  • Letting the oats chill at least 8 hours is non-negotiable for that truly creamy texture; patience really pays off here.
03 -
  • Using full-fat coconut cream is worth it for ultra-rich results—a lighter coconut milk just isn’t the same.
  • The best berries are those you add just before serving so their juices don’t water down the oats.

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