Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

Learn how to make overnight oats with coconut milk with 4 different topping variations (snickers, mango, pineapple and banana bread). This easy make ahead recipe is perfect for busy mornings.

Are instant oats suitable for making overnight oats?

Nope. They cook too fast and would turn to mush by morning. You want to make sure that you’re using gluten free old-fashioned oats for this recipe.

Are overnight oats with coconut milk healthy?

Oats are a good source of resistant fiber. [Source] And coconut is a good source of MCTs or Medium Chain Triglycerides. MCT’s are a type of saturated fat. All saturated fats used to have a bad rap, but this specific type of saturated fat has been shown to improve memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, improve exercise performance, and boost gut health. [Source]

However, if you have an allergy or sensitivity to grains or coconut then they may not be healthy for you. And in the case of allergy, you need to avoid them all together.

Additionally, this recipe avoids using refined sugar. The sweetness comes mostly from fruit which is also healthy.

Overnight oats recipe ingredients

• Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Make sure to buy gluten free oats.
• Coconut Milk
• Maple Syrup: Honey is a good substitute.
• Vanilla Extract
• Ground Chia Powder: Chia seeds are a good substitute.
• Collagen Peptides: This adds more protein but is optional. This is the brand I use and recommend.
• Salt

Variations

Snickers

• Peanut Butter: Another nut or seed butter is a good substitute. Tigernut butter also works.
• Chocolate Chips: I used Hu Chocolate Chips but Enjoy Life Mini Chips are a good refined sugar/dairy free option.   
• Coconut Oil: Unrefined coconut oil is your best option.

Mango

• Fresh Mango

Banana Bread

• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Ground Ginger
• Banana
• Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

Coconut Pineapple

• Pineapple
• Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes

How to make overnight oats with coconut milk

1. Combine the oatmeal ingredients into a mason jar or other resealable container. Choose your topping and then layer it on top of the oats. If choosing the Banana Bread topping, then you’ll want to add the ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger in with the oats. If choosing the Snickers variation, you will need to combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl then melt in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

2. Cover the jar and place the oats in the refrigerator. Let sit for at least 12 hours before serving.

Tips for making the best overnight oats with coconut milk

• Any type of coconut milk is fine. However, I prefer canned coconut milk without any gums or preservatives. This is the brand I used.
• Vanilla Extract is preferred over vanilla powder.
• Make sure to use gluten free oats to ensure that they are gluten free.
• Ground chia powder is the same as chia seeds but ground into flour. If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds in your food, then try the ground chia powder.
• If you forgot to prep your overnight oats the night before, you can cook them in the microwave. Follow the directions above but then cook for 2 minutes.
• Other toppings variations include Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote, Apple Butter, Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce, Healthy Caramelized Apple Topping, Spiced Persimmon Butter, Pumpkin Butter, Cranberry Sauce or berries.
• Please note that this recipe is not Paleo or AIP. However, having variety in your diet is important. And oats are a good source of resistant fiber. If you are interested in the health benefits of oats, check out more from Dr. Sarah Ballantyne.
• Use a high-quality collagen peptides brand that uses a trusted source and tests their product to ensure quality. Get 10% off my favorite collagen peptides brand.
• You can add the oat topping right before you eat if you prefer.
• The toppings are optional.
• The photo shows 1/2 pint regular mouth and wide mouth mason jars. However, if you want to be able to close the lid comfortably with toppings, you’ll need to use pint size mason jars. I prefer wide mouth.

Tasty toppings for overnight oats

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