Coconut Lime Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Tropical coconut lime oats prepared the night before for effortless mornings
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 cup coconut milk, canned or carton
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or almonds
12 - Extra lime zest for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, coconut milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until completely integrated.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and achieve desired consistency.
03 - Stir the oat mixture in the morning. If texture is too thick, incorporate an additional splash of coconut milk to reach preferred consistency.
04 - Portion the oats evenly between two serving bowls. Arrange pineapple, toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, and fresh lime zest on top.
05 - Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Breakfast practically makes itself while you sleep
- The tropical combination keeps things interesting all week long
02 -
- The texture improves after sitting for 24 hours, so making a big batch actually gets better over time
- Lime zest loses its punch quickly, so add fresh zest right before serving
03 -
- Use a microplane for the lime zest to avoid the bitter white pith
- Let the toasted coconut cool completely before storing so it stays crispy