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Let’s make a big batch of creamy overnight oats with chia seeds and coconut milk to have breakfast prepped for the week.
This version of overnight oats is my favorite!
I’ve been a big fan of soaked oats or any overnight oats for years as a simple make-ahead breakfast. They are easy and taste yummy with all the flavors and variations you can think of. Today I am sharing the big-batch version I am currently obsessed with and have been making on repeat lately.
In case you haven’t tried them, overnight oats, or soaked oatmeal, is made by soaking old-fashioned oats in milk overnight. It creates a yummy, almost pudding-like breakfast that can be topped with any fresh fruit or desired toppings. I eat mine right out of the fridge, but you can set it out on the counter for a while, or warm it up if desired.
Coconut milk takes overnight oats to the next level!
For years I used cow’s milk or almond milk when making overnight oats, and I have to say since we have switched to canned coconut milk, the taste and texture is incredibly creamy and dreamy. I love the slight coconut taste and richness it adds. In this batch today I used vanilla protein yogurt, but if you can find the coconut flavor in stock that takes the coconut flavor to the max. I love that!
Coconut Milk Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 5 MINUTES
Enjoy these creamy overnights oats in the morning, prepped the night before for a convenient breakfast!
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or tupperware, cover, and store overnight in the fridge. This batch makes about 7 cups.
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Pour into small jars or bowls in the morning. Layer with berries if desired. These overnight oats can also be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, covered. Enjoy!
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More tips for making these overnight oats:
- Oats tend to thicken over time, but you can simply add in more milk to taste! This batch makes about 7 cups.
- This may go without saying but you can add another type of milk instead of coconut. My favorite is the coconut milk in a can, but I have used the carton in a pinch.
- As far as sweetening this recipe, you can use maple syrup instead of sweetener. I like monk fruit, but granulated sugar will work. This is so versatile. I also use a little sugar-free vanilla creamer.
YUMMY! I can eat this daily, and I have been!
I love the creamy texture of this coconut milk overnight oats. It’s such a satisfying feeling to know you have breakfast prepped for the morning. I am not a morning person so this helps me a ton. My husband dishes his up before me so it’s just nice to have on hand.
Let me know if you love overnight oats and how you prep it in the comments!
Try adding a bit of lemon zest and blueberries to this recipe!
I recently tried a blueberry chia seed overnight oats served parfait style at a fancy brunch restaurant and wanted to re-create it. Turns out it’s super easy to make at home! The chia seeds add a nice, almost tapioca-like texture when soaked overnight, in addition to added fiber. Adding a little lemon zest really brightens the overall taste, too!
If you want a chocolate version, try banana cocoa overnight oats!
About the writer:
Lina has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.
