I love oatmeal, and I love coconut (although, to be fair, it took time to love coconut…I didn’t like it as a kid, which is probably because my mom hated it and never let me eat it!). This 21 Day Fix Coconut Overnight Oats recipe from Chellie over at Art From My Table is the perfect combination of coconut, oatmeal, and chia seeds.
{Quick side note about all of my 21 Day Fix recipes: these recipes are suitable for everyone, 21 Day Fixer or not! The 21 Day Fix program is based on portion control and whole foods…so when you make a “21 Day Fix” recipe, you’re really just making something good for you.}
Breakfast is so important. I know I don’t even need to say it, but really, it is. It’s also the easiest meal of the day to miss (at least, in my experience it is!). Mornings are busy and we are usually in a big rush to get the day started and to get out of the house. This shouldn’t be an excuse not to eat, though. A little bit of meal prep can go a long way, and that’s especially the case when breakfast is involved.
Speaking of meal prep, here are some great meal prep containers to get you started!
It’s important to take breakfast seriously. If you’re doing the 21 Day Fix, you are already making your health a priority. Don’t let breakfast get skipped!
21 Day Fix Coconut Overnight Oats
Here’s what you need to make your 21 Day Fix Coconut Overnight Oats:
- 1/4 c oats
- 1/3 c coconut milk (see comments on this at the bottom of this post with the container counts)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp coconut extract
- 1/4 c Greek yogurt (non fat)
- 1/2 TBS Chia
- 1 1/2 TBS unsweetened toasted coconut chips (or shredded), divided
Here’s how to make them:
Place oats, milk, honey, extract, yogurt, chia and 1/2 TBS toasted coconut in a jar or other container, cover and shake vigorously to mix well. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Serve with remaining toasted coconut on top.
21 Day Fix Coconut Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/4 c oats
- 1/3 c coconut milk
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp coconut extract
- 1/4 c Greek yogurt non fat
- 1/2 TBS Chia
- 1 1/2 TBS unsweetened toasted coconut chips or shredded, divided
Instructions
- Place oats, milk, honey, extract, yogurt, chia and 1/2 TBS toasted coconut in a jar or other container, cover and shake vigorously to mix well. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Serve with remaining toasted coconut on top.
- Notes~ To toast coconut, place it on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven for about 2 minutes. Watch closely as it burns easily.
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Amy says
April 3, 2017 at 9:31 PMOh, this looks fantastic! I love coconut, and I’ve been wanting to try some new overnight oat recipes. Thanks so much for posting this!
Sophie says
April 7, 2017 at 6:18 AMIts look sooo delicious. Perfect dish for a awesome breakfast !
thanks for sharing this recipe
Carrie says
April 11, 2017 at 11:44 AMYum, right?!
Lauren says
April 23, 2017 at 8:51 PMHi Carrie! This looks amazing. Are you using the coconut milk in a can or the coconut milk in the refrigerated section with the almond milks?
Carrie says
April 25, 2017 at 11:37 AMI don’t think it matters! š We always buy the boxed coconut milk – it’s not refrigerated when we buy it.
Carrie says
April 25, 2017 at 11:53 AMEither one will work! š
Ariel says
April 8, 2017 at 6:19 PMMmmmm, overnight oats! Thanks for the recipe!
Carrie says
April 11, 2017 at 11:43 AMYou bet! š
Cass says
April 24, 2017 at 7:04 PMIf you make them in advance how long are they good for
Carrie says
April 25, 2017 at 11:33 AMThey will last for a few days, but I like to eat them right away.
Brooke says
May 15, 2017 at 9:14 PMRolled oats or quick cook?
Carrie says
May 15, 2017 at 9:16 PMAny will do! I used quick cook for these, but I’ve also made them with Steel Cut oats. They will all work (although Steel Cut oats will have a hardy, chewy texture – still good though, if you like oatmeal!).
Emoke says
September 29, 2017 at 7:53 PMI’m confused, youre not precooking the oats?
Carrie says
October 3, 2017 at 2:24 PMNope, you just let them set up overnight and they will taste just like traditionally cooked oats in the morning (well, a cold version).:)
Amity says
June 8, 2017 at 11:32 AMHi Carrie, does this recipe make one serving at a time?
Carrie says
June 8, 2017 at 11:38 AMHi there! Yes, this makes one serving at a time. You can double up and make extra, though!
Sue F says
July 18, 2017 at 10:36 AMMy goodness! Literally! I don’t miss the sugar I’m trying to cut out. I subed unsweetened vanilla almond milk, agave for honey and almond extract for coconut extract. So so good. Can you supply nutritional values? Thanks so much for my go-to lunch on the go!
Carrie says
July 20, 2017 at 3:22 PMRight?! I just love these. And your changes sound amazing. I don’t have nutritional information but I’m working on having it on all of my recipes by next month, so check back!
Pamela Mcgraw says
November 24, 2017 at 11:23 AMYou could enter the recipe into my fitness pal and it will give you the nutritional values. Itās a free app
Carrie says
November 26, 2017 at 11:45 AMOh, good idea – I’m familiar with the app but didn’t realize it would be give me all the nutritional values. Thank you!!
Brittany says
December 10, 2017 at 9:23 PMWhat is the nutrition info for this?
Carrie says
December 17, 2017 at 6:40 PMHi Brittany! I don’t have the nutrition info but I am working on adding it to all of my posts. You can imput the recipe (and any recipe) into this website for nutritional info: http://happyforks.com/
Annie says
February 1, 2018 at 8:02 PMThis is so freaking good! Now I know to make more because my three-year-old ate half of mine. š
Carrie says
February 2, 2018 at 4:03 PMI totally understand! My daughter likes it!
Stefanie says
March 23, 2018 at 4:06 PMHi Carrie! This looks delicious and I’d like to make it to work approved with 80 day obsession. Would it be possible to up the yogurt to make it a full red? Would this be ok to make with almond milk so I don’t have to count a blue? Maybe I should add more coconut extract since I wouldn’t be using coconut milk? Please let me know if this would work of if I’m making a mess of it?
Thanks!
Carrie says
March 25, 2018 at 4:22 PMYes, you could definitely up the yogurt and make with almond milk. I don’t think it will be the same experience, though…even if you increase the extract a little…because I feel like the yogurt might kind of overpower the other flavors. BUT…it’s worth a try!
Nigel says
May 16, 2018 at 4:23 PMHi Carrie
I found your recipe for 21 day fix coconut overnight oats which sounds great. Can you explain the container counts. I read the note at the bottom but donāt understand about sizes and colours
Carrie says
May 19, 2018 at 9:37 AMHi Nigel! The containers go with a healthy eating/weight loss program called the 21 Day Fix (you can search this site for more information on it if you’re interested!). They use containers to control portion sizes, and depending on a person’s weight, they get different amounts of each container every day (red would be protein, green veggies, etc.).
Christina says
June 4, 2018 at 11:57 AMCan these be prepared for at least 2 or 3 days at a time without them going bad?
Carrie says
June 9, 2018 at 3:06 PMYes, for sure! You can prep several days out. I was with a friend this weekend who makes them a week at a time. I like to only go about 2-3 days out though myself.
Rina Malik says
October 4, 2018 at 12:40 AMReally Nice, Yummy… I love your Recipes, Thanks For Sharing
Carrie says
October 7, 2018 at 2:05 PMYou’re welcome, and so glad you liked it!
Nancy demello says
October 18, 2018 at 6:54 AMAloha Carrie can I use regular plain yogurt? I ve never tried Greek yogurt ?
Carrie says
October 18, 2018 at 3:22 PMYou can definitely use plain yogurt! It might be fix-approved, but it will be delicious! š
Suzanne says
April 19, 2019 at 4:04 PMThese look so good! What a great breakfast meal prep idea!
Vanessa says
April 19, 2019 at 4:05 PMThanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Carrie says
April 23, 2019 at 11:09 AMThey will be fine for three or four days! I actually like to use steel cut oats, which hold up better. My personal preference is to eat them within a couple of days.