Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

This decadent Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats is the perfect make ahead breakfast recipe. It’s made with raw cacao powder, coconut yogurt, shredded coconut, and rolled oats, for a chocolate bar inspired breakfast treat. All the flavors you’re craving in one wholesome plant based breakfast bowl.

The combo of rich chocolate and tropical coconut is something that you can’t beat! This is a slightly over the top breakfast, but it’s so delicious.

In this chocolate overnight oats recipe, we will be preparing the oats the day or night prior to the day that it will be enjoyed. Thus, this overnight oats recipe is perfect for those busy mornings, since with this breakfast, you can just grab and go!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
• This breakfast is loaded with rich chocolate and tropical coconut, so it tastes like a delicious candy bar treat.
• It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
• Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats Ingredients

• Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
• Organic Cacao Powder: To make the oats chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Cacao powder is pure, raw cacao versus processed. Plus, cacao is rich in magnesium.
• Organic Shredded Coconut: Is there anything better than chocolate and some shredded coconut? YUM!
• Organic Pure Maple Syrup: Just a little to sweeten the oats. You can also sub the maple syrup for coconut sugar.
• Organic Full-Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk: I love using coconut milk in this recipe, because it adds a tropical, creamy flavor. However if you don’t have any coconut milk, feel free to use any milk that you have on hand.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: To keep the recipe smooth and creamy, I used coconut yogurt. I typically use plain coconut yogurt in my overnight oats recipes, but you can use vanilla if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, or feel free to use any dairy-free yogurt.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a good source of protein and help with absorbing the liquid.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

How to Make Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are probably the easiest and fastest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is few easy steps to prepare this Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats.

• Mix the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, mix together coconut yogurt, coconut milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
• Add the dry. Stir in rolled oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds.
• Refrigerate. Transfer to a glass jar or container and place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
• Enjoy. Once ready to serve feel free to add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for Making this Overnight Oats Recipe Perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

• Use organic gluten-free rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
• Be sure to mix together the wet ingredients, before adding in the dry ingredients.
• For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.

Overnight Oats Toppings

The toppings to this overnight oats recipe is what makes this a delectable breakfast. I decorated my breakfast oats with extra coconut yogurt, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of melted dark dark chocolate. Nonetheless, you can top your breakfast bowl with whatever suits your fancy!

• Fresh Organic Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Organic Banana Slices
• Organic Nut Butter: creamy peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, etc.
• Chopped Organic Nuts or Seeds: peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.
• Organic Hemp Seeds or Organic Chia Seeds
• Organic Coconut Flakes or Organic Shredded Coconut

Substitutions

• If you don’t have organic ground flax seeds, you can use the same amount of organic chia seeds, or completely omit.
• This overnight oats recipe calls for thick coconut yogurt, I recommend the Culina brand. However, you can use any non-dairy yogurt for this recipe.

Overnight Oats FAQ’s

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnight oats are a wonderful breakfast option! They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of healthy fats, carbs, & protein in this recipe also provide some extra nutrients and essential minerals for you.

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?

Typically, overnight oats last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, since the oats will become softer in texture.

Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?

However you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

More Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipes: 

• Chocolate Fudge Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Banana Brownie Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats 
• Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
• Almond Joy Overnight Oats 
• Pecan Brownie Overnight Oats

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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