Overnight Coconut Oatmeal
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4.4
Overnight Coconut Oatmeal
Description
This simple, make-ahead breakfast mixes rolled oats with canned coconut milk and water, optionally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. The mixture is divided into jars or bowls and refrigerated overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften without cooking. The result is a chilled oatmeal with a subtle coconut taste and creamy texture.
In the morning, the oatmeal is ready to eat cold and can be complemented with a variety of toppings such as unsweetened shredded coconut, berries, banana slices, chia seeds, hemp hearts, granola, or chopped nuts to add flavor and texture contrast. The oats remain soft with a slight chew.
The recipe can be easily downsized for a single serving. Overnight oats are best consumed within 12 hours but will keep refrigerated up to four days, allowing for batch preparation. This oatmeal is convenient for a quick, nourishing start to the day without heating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk canned
Optional:
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
Toppings:
- unsweetened shredded coconut berries, bananas, chia seeds, hemp hearts, granola, chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl mix the rolled oats and coconut milk with 1 cup of water. If you're using, add the maple syrup or honey.
- Divide the overnight coconut oatmeal between 4 1-cup mason jars or small bowls. Cover and leave in your fridge overnight.
- In the morning, enjoy the oatmeal cold with any or all of the toppings.
Notes
- For a single serving, use ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup coconut milk, and ¼ cup water.
- Best eaten within 12 hours of preparation, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add toppings like berries or nuts just before eating to maintain texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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