A hearty three ingredient make ahead breakfast you’ll look forward to! Like my Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter, these no cook Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk are creamy and so satisfying. I’m sharing five ways to customize these coconut milk overnight oats! This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and easily gluten free. Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill.

Overnight Oats with coconut milk topped with mango and chia seeds.

Easy and Delicious: Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk

Have you tried overnight oats? When I discovered them years ago, I couldn’t believe what I’d been missing. They check all the boxes for flavor, they’re meal prep easy, hearty and make for a cozy breakfast! Here’s why you’ll love Coconut Milk Overnight Oats:

Super Easy to Pull Together
Time Saver Breakfast
Delicious
Versatile

With so many ways to enjoy overnight oats, there’s a flavor profile everyone will love!

1. Bag of Bobs Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats.

About the Ingredients

Keeping these ingredients on hand in the pantry means an easy breakfast isn’t too far away. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a batch of overnight oats (see recipe card for details):

Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – this is the bulk of the recipe. I use Bob’s Red Mill.
Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk – use the canned variety. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for days, freezer for longer. Adds a touch of sweetness and creates a creamy texture.
Pure Maple Syrup – for a touch of sweetness.
Pinch of Salt (optional) – just a touch brings out the flavors of the overnight oats.

I use light coconut milk for this recipe. Although delicious, full fat coconut milk renders the overnight oats too thick (mortar-like after the refrigerator soak), unless diluted – more on that in a bit. Look for the canned variety of coconut milk rather than cartons. Canned has fewer ingredients than cartons and you can recycle the can.

High Quality Pantry Staples

Choosing high quality ingredients is important for best flavor and texture. It’s a reflection of the love and attention that goes into the recipes I create. I use Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats in this and many other recipes including breakfast, sweet and savory recipes too.

Find Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats in my Cinnamon Apple Crisp Bars, Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, BBQ Chickpea Burgers (I know!), and much more. Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats are perfect for everyday and something you’ll always find in my pantry.

1. Coconut Overnight Oats Recipe with Berries. 2. Hummingbird overnight coconut oats — Coconut Overnight Oats with Seasonal Berries | Hummingbird Overnight Oats

How to Make Coconut Milk Overnight Oats

For this recipe, I’ve included one and four servings, but if needed you can scale up further. A four serving batch is so convenient to portion into individual jars and have them on hand for a portable kind of breakfast when needed! Here’s how to make overnight oats (see recipe card for details):

First, in a small bowl or 8 ounce container add the oats.
Second, pour the coconut milk over the oats.
Next, add the maple syrup and pinch of salt if using.
Last, stir and lid the container. Refrigerate overnight, about 12 hours.

The next morning, stir and add your toppings. This way the nuts won’t get soggy and your fruit will stay fresh.

1. Ingredients for vegan overnight oats with coconut milk. 2. Light coconut milk overnight oats with bananas.

Tasty Toppings for Overnight Oats

Overnight oats act as a blank canvas for a variety of toppings and flavor profiles. From seasonal fruits, to berries, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Yogurt is a tasty addition too!

Here are some ideas:

Hummingbird Overnight Oats – these toppings mirror my favorite cake. Top with pineapple, crushed or chunks, unsweetened coconut flakes, chopped pecans and a dusting of cinnamon.
Almond Butter & Banana – this is one I make most often. Top with sliced banana coins, almond or peanut butter, a dusting of cinnamon and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Berrylicious with Yogurt – I love the tanginess of yogurt in overnight oats. Top with a swirl of yogurt, seasonal berries like strawberries and/or blueberries, a dusting of cinnamon and if desired, chia or hemp seeds.
Almond Joy – a classic pairing for good reason! Top with almond butter or chopped/sliced almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips or coca nibs.
Mango & Coconut – a morning trip to the tropics! Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, top with mango chunks, unsweetened coconut and chopped macadamia nuts.

1. Overnight Coconut Milk Oats with Almonds, coconut and chocolate. 2. Overnight Oats with coconut milk topped with mango and chia seeds. — Almond Joy Overnight Oats | Overnight Oats with Coconut and Mango

Variations on Coconut Overnight Oats

If full fat coconut milk is what you have on hand, simply mix half coconut milk with half of your favorite other milk like Homemade Cashew Milk, almond milk, dairy milk or even oat milk. This will render the full fat coconut milk a little thinner and allow the oats to soften throughly.

Gluten Free? Look for Bob’s Red Mill Organic Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats to use in this recipe. It’s an easy swap!

A Touch of Vanilla: vanilla extract is a tasty addition to these overnight oats with coconut milk. Just a 1/4 teaspoon for a single serve, or 3/4 – 1 teaspoon for four servings.

For Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk and Yogurt simply replace half the coconut milk with yogurt of choice. Or you can top the oats with a dollop of your favorite yogurt after soaking overnight.

Overnight Oats Coconut Milk with bananas and almond butter.

Pro Tips

Types of Oats: for overnight oats, rolled oats provide the best texture and creamy consistency. Instant oats have very little texture and steel cut oats are a bit too dense and chewy for overnight oats.
Warm or Chilled: enjoy overnight oats gently warmed stovetop or microwave, at room temperature or chilled, my favorite!
Toppings: with exception to peanut butter or almond butter and yogurt, save the toppings for the morning. That way they’ll be fresh, crunchy and not turn mushy.
Storage Containers: portion single serves in 8 ounce Mason or Weck jars for ultimate convenience!

For more recipes featuring Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, head to their website!

1. Overnight Oats with coconut milk topped with mango and chia seeds.

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