Coconut Overnight Oats
These creamy Coconut Overnight Oats with chia seeds and Greek yogurt taste like coconut cream pie! They’re a meal-prep-friendly breakfast that comes together in just 5 minutes!
I’m a huge fan of coconut and love it in desserts like my easy coconut macaroons, and I add it to baked goods like my zucchini chocolate chip bread every chance I get.
I almost always incorporate it into my overnight oats as well. I honestly can’t think of a better way to start the day than with these Coconut Overnight Oats. They’re creamy, delicious and reminiscent of coconut cream pie!
It takes just a few quick minutes to prep the overnight oats the night before, which consists of combining old fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl.
The oats soften overnight as they absorb the liquid, and the chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add protein as well.
In the morning, all you have to do is stir in the Greek yogurt and coconut and enjoy.
This is an easy breakfast recipe that’s perfect for meal prepping, and it tastes like a treat. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Coconut chia overnight oats are incredibly rich and creamy with plain Greek yogurt, and they taste like coconut cream pie.
- This recipe calls for just six basic ingredients and comes together in less than five minutes.
- Overnight oats can be made up to five days in advance, making them perfect for breakfasts on-the-go.
- This recipe is high in protein and naturally gluten-free.
Recipe ingredients
You need very few ingredients to make overnight oats packed with creamy coconut flavor.
- Oats. Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats or steel cut. Check that your oats are certified gluten-free, if needed. If you wish to use steel cut oats, see my recipe for banana overnight steel cut oats.
- Chia seeds. The chia seeds do two things — they help thicken the overnight oats like they do my chia seed jam, and they add extra protein. If you don’t have any on hand, reduce the amount of liquid by 1/2 cup, or a total of 2 cups.
- Milk. I love using refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk, not canned coconut milk as canned is very rich. You can certainly use your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Maple syrup. May be substituted with honey or another favorite sweetener.
- Greek yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt, but you may use a non-dairy alternative if you need to keep this recipe dairy-free.
- Coconut. I used unsweetened shredded coconut in the oat mixture, and coconut flakes on top for added crunch. Use whatever type of coconut that you have in the pantry!
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make coconut overnight oats
These overnight oats are made in one bowl and take just five minutes to prepare.
Pro tip: I don’t recommend skipping the chia seeds as they bloom in the coconut milk and create ultra creamy overnight oats. If you don’t have any chia seeds on hand, omit them and reduce the coconut milk to 2 cups total.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
- Cover and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, the oats will be nice and thick. Give them a stir, and add extra milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and shredded coconut and serve.
Recipe FAQs
I don’t recommend using quick or instant oats as they will have a mushy texture.
You’ll need to enjoy your coconut milk overnight oats within 3-5 days of preparing the base oat mixture.
Overnight oats are intended to be eaten cold, straight from the fridge.
That said, if you don’t like eating cold oats, you’re welcome to warm them up in the microwave. Simply heat for 30-60 seconds to take the edge off.
Serving suggestions
Top your overnight oats with toasted coconut flakes, your favorite fruit, nuts — anything goes!
- Add a few spoonfuls of blueberries, raspberries or tropical fruit like pineapple or mango.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans, slivered almonds, or chopped macadamia nuts over top.
- Add some dairy-free chocolate chips or cacao nibs if you love coconut and chocolate together.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: I don’t recommend skipping the chia seeds as they bloom in the coconut milk and create ultra creamy overnight oats. If you don’t have any chia seeds on hand, omit them and reduce the coconut milk to 2 cups total.
- Do not sub the rolled oats with quick or instant oats as they will have a mushy texture.
- I used plain Greek yogurt in this recipe, but you can use coconut milk yogurt or another non-dairy yogurt to keep the oats dairy-free.
- Once you prepare the overnight oat mixture, you need to eat it within 3-5 days.
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Coconut Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats see note 1
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds see note 2
- 2 1/2 cups refrigerated coconut milk not canned; sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup sub with your favorite sweetener
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt see note 3
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut sub with whatever coconut you have on hand
- coconut flakes for serving optional
Instructions
- Place the oats, chia seeds, coconut milk, and maple syrup in a large bowl and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 1/2 cups refrigerated coconut milk, 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- In the morning, stir the mixture well and add additional milk to loosen the oats if they are too thick. Stir in the Greek yogurt and shredded coconut, serve and enjoy!1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut flakes for serving
Notes
- Pro tip: Do not sub the rolled oats with quick or instant oats in this recipe as they will have a mushy texture.
- I don’t recommend skipping the chia seeds as they bloom in the coconut milk and create ultra creamy overnight oats. If you don’t have any chia seeds on hand, omit them and reduce the coconut milk to 2 cups total.
- Sub the Greek yogurt with coconut milk yogurt or your favorite non-dairy yogurt to make the oats dairy-free.
- Prep your oats ahead and store in jars or containers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days for the perfect grab ‘n go breakfast!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
67 Comments on “Coconut Overnight Oats”
Thank You for sharing your recipe ! I make this often and it is by far the most favorite of any recipe I have previously tried. I have a question tho, how long is it safe to store in the fridge before consuming ? I use airtight mason jars for portioning and sometimes it doesn’t get eaten quite as fast as others.
Thanks !!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying this recipe Carolyn! I try to consume mine within 5 days max. 🙂
I finally made overnight oat! I used this recipe and it was okay. I didn’t find the exact coconut milk. I’m currently living in Mexico and used a different brand and the coconut flakes were fresh verses a store brought brand that already has a shelf life. I’ll play around with it a bit more. I did add a touch of cinnamon and that helped. Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m sorry you couldn’t find the right milk and hope you get to try it again!
This sounds yummy! But if you can’t eat oats, I guess you could just delete them and add more chia seeds to make it a chia pudding?
You should definitely look for a chia pudding recipe instead – this is totally different.
I just tried this and it is really good, has tapioca texture which I love.
It says 4 servings but that seems like an awful lot. Would you advise how much you measure per serving? I’m afraid of eating too much chia (if ya know what i mean).
Hi Lisa — glad you like the oats! If you divide this recipe into 4 servings, you’d get 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds. I’d suggest dividing the oats into 6 servings for 1 teaspoon of chia seeds if 1/2 tablespoon sounds like a lot to you. Hope that helps!
oh, so I should have divided when mixing it?? Since I didn’t do that what would you suggest?
No! You don’t have to divide it at all. If you’re worried about eating too much portioning the oats out into individual containers/jars is a good way to prep them.
Just made a batch of this treat. I used vanilla yogurt and just a squeeze of truvia syrup. Went ahead and stirred in the unsweetened coconut and divided it all into 5 glass bowls with lids. Hope it’s yummy, long time til morning to find out!
The waiting is the hardest part — I hope you love it!
I have been looking for a new overnight oats recipe and this one has coconut so I am in! Beautiful photos and great post. Makes want to eat it right now, ha ha!
Thank you and I hope you get to make them soon!
It’s a miracle! Something my picky (if it’s healthy I won’t eat it) 15-year old stepson actually wants to eat for breakfast on school mornings! In fact, the whole family eats these now (I don’t like the yogurt so I just remove my portion before they add it). This is such a great idea. I’m not stuck buying greasy food in the work cafeteria anymore because I don’t have time to cook in the morning. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Amy! Thank you so much for the feedback — that makes me so happy! ?
If I do not have coconut milk, can I use regular milk?
Absolutely!
Amazing coconut cream pie chia overnight oats. Absolutely love all these recipes! I prefer healthy food! And i’ll definitely try these recipes. My husband would love it! Thanks for sharing!
Made for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
I’m so glad to hear that you loved the recipe Pat — thank you for the feedback! 🙂
I’m new to the over night oats world and this is the second recipe that I’ve tried and all I can say is, my search is over! This is hands down the best breakfast I’ve ever had and my 5 year old twins love it too! This is a winner in my house! So creamy and yummy!
I’m so happy to hear that you love the oats Tracy and I so appreciate your taking the time to leave me your feedback! Thank you! 🙂
Hi. Does the greek yogurt and shredded coconut added at the same time or the next day after letting it sit overnight?
Hi Vanessa! I normally add mine after letting it sit overnight. 🙂
I was excited to try this recipe but was disappointed that it was much more like a bowl of cold porridge rather than coconut cream pie. 🙂 I ended up warming it up, adding some more milk as well as quite a few blueberries. Which was okay if you like porridge – which I don’t really. Thanks for sharing though!
Yes — I think liking porridge is definitely a prerequisite to like these! I appreciate your feedback!
This may be a stupid question, but do you eat the overnight oats cold?
Hi, Nicole, and it’s not a stupid question at all! Yes, overnight oats are typically eaten cold, but you can certainly microwave them for a bit to warm them up if you prefer. I would suggest trying them cold to see how you like it first!
This is a perfect overnight oat recipe! I love coconut and having it for breakfast is sure to make for a great day 🙂
Thank you Megan!