Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy tropical overnight oats infused with coconut cream pie flavors, featuring coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and crunchy toasted toppings.
# What You’ll 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
# 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 well incorporated and the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften completely and the flavors to meld together. The chia seeds will absorb liquid and create a creamy, pudding-like texture.
03 - Before serving, stir the oats well. If the mixture has become too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. The oats should be creamy and spoonable.
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. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Breakfast tastes like dessert but keeps you full for hours
- The texture somehow hits both creamy pudding and chewy oatmeal
02 -
- The texture thickens significantly overnight, so do not panic if it looks too liquid at first
- Almond extract is strong but it is genuinely what makes this taste like pie instead of just coconut oats
03 -
- Toast your coconut and nuts in advance and store them separately so they stay crunchy
- Mason jars with wide mouths are easiest for cleaning and eating