Coconut Overnight Oats

I wanted to make myself something a bit more substantial for my breakfast this week and decided to make some overnight oats.  Most of the time I enjoy a protein shake, but I just wanted something a bit heftier. I also wanted it to be fairly healthy.

I saw a recipe for Coconut Overnight Oats on the Sainsbury's page.  Sainsbury's is a popular grocery store chain over in the U.K.  I always loved shopping there, and I used to subscribe to their magazine for the recipes included. They were lovely. It was one of my favorite food magazine subscriptions.

 

There were several things which appealed to me about this particular recipe. One, was that it used coconut milk. I adore coconut milk.  Second was that it also included grated fresh fruits,  both pear and apple.

Pears and apples are in season here in the Valley at the moment. I loved that I could take advantage of the availability of local fresh fruits.  It is not that hard to grate them. I don't mind that kind of work.

The original recipe used fresh raspberries on top. I did not have any of them, but I did have a lovely mixed cherry and berry frozen fruit mixture in the freezer that I enjoy and so I used that for on top when I went to eat it.

Not only was this really healthy and loaded with fiber, but it was also delicious. I think it will be a recipe that I will add to my permanent rotation. I highly recommend it!!

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS

Just a few really simple things. About the only thing that is out of the ordinary would be the large flaked coconut, but you can often get them online, or just replace with shredded coconut.

For the oats:

• 3/4 cup (60g) whole rolled oats
• 7.2 fluid ounces (200ml) coconut milk
• a pinch of ground cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and grated on the large holes of a box grater
• 1 ripe eating apple, unpeeled, cored and grated on the large holes of a box grater

To serve:

• 2 to 3 TBS cloudy apple juice or fresh apple cider
• a handful of fresh or frozen berries
• about 1/4 cup (15g) coconut flakes, toasted

 

Do not use instant oats for these. You want a large flaked oats, or at least an oat that will take you more than a few minutes to cook.  Instant oats will end up with a texture like glue.  The larger flakes are much better suited to soaking.

I used full fat coconut milk.  It only takes about half a can. No worries about the remainder. You can use it to make another batch of overnight oats, or in a curry.  It can also be frozen and will keep for about a month in the freezer.

 

I used a ripe Bosc pear, which I peeled and grated, as well as a ripe Honey Crisp apple.  Both are favorites of mine, and in season at the moment. You can use any ripe (but firm) pear and sweet eating apple.

I left the salt out as I try to keep my salt intake down. I found it to still be delicious and not lacking in any way.

I used a mix of frozen fruit called berries and cherries, unsweetened. You can use any berry you wish to top this with, either fresh or frozen.

I buy my large flaked coconut online via Amazon. I also use it to make my granola. They are also called Coconut Chips.

I took advantage of it being apple season and used fresh apple cider that is available here in all the shops and farm markets!

 

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS 

This is a bit more labor intensive than the usual, but it is worth the extra effort taken to make these delicious oats!

To prepare the night before you want to enjoy them, mix the oats, the coconut milk, ground cinnamon, pinch of salt and grated fruit together in a bowl. Transfer to a covered container.

 

Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator overnight. This will help the flavors to melt and the oats to soften.

When you are ready to eat, stir in the apple juice to loosen it up a bit. Divide the mixture between two bowls.

Garnish the top with the berries and toasted coconut. Serve.

  

It had been a while since I had made myself some overnight oats, and while this version did require a bit of work with the grating of the fruit, the end result was really delicious.  I enjoyed it very much. No sugar needed.  

It was rich and creamy. I loved the coconut flavor from the use of the coconut milk and the mixed berries/cherries that I sprinkled  on top plus the toasted flaked coconut were perfect!  I loved it and highly recommend!

 

If you are a fan of overnight oats, you might also enjoy these other delicious options as much as I do!

RASPBERRY BAKEWELL OVERNIGHT OATS - A tasty combination of soaked oats with fresh raspberries, raspberry jam and toasted flaked almonds.  This is delicious and quite healthy.  Its also very easy to do.  One of my favorite breakfasts.   Perfectly portable and handy for a breakfast on the go as well!

OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLL OATS - Oats, vanilla yogurt, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon and brown sugar are combined and left to soak overnight.  Ready to enjoy in the morning topped with a sweet vanilla cream cheese drizzle and some toasted pecans. Not quite as satisfying as a cinnamon roll of course, but a whole lot healthier.

Yield: 2 servings

Author: Marie Rayner

Coconut Overnight Oats

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 12 HourTotal time: 12 H & 5 M

Hearty, healthy and delicious, these overnight oats are a very simple thing to make. Leave in the fridge overnight and presto, a very tasty breakfast is ready to enjoy the next morning with only a few additions!

Ingredients

For the oats:

• 3/4 cup (60g) whole rolled oats
• 7.2 fluid ounces (200ml) coconut milk
• a pinch of ground cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and grated on the large holes of a box grater
• 1 ripe eating apple, unpeeled, cored and grated on the large holes of a box grater

To serve:

• 2 to 3 TBS cloudy apple juice or fresh apple cider
• a handful of fresh or frozen berries
• about 1/4 cup (15g) coconut flakes, toasted

Instructions

1. To prepare the night before you want to enjoy them, mix the oats, the coconut milk, ground cinnamon, pinch of salt and grated fruit together in a bowl. Transfer to a covered container.
2. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator overnight. This will help the flavors to melt and the oats to soften.
3. When you are ready to eat, stir in the apple juice to loosen it up a bit. Divide the mixture between two bowls.
4. Garnish the top with the berries and toasted coconut. Serve.

Notes

The soaked oat mixture will keep for up to 3 days, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.

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