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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Oh, this looks fantastic! I love coconut, and I’ve been wanting to try some new overnight oat recipes. Thanks so much for posting this!
Its look sooo delicious. Perfect dish for a awesome breakfast !
thanks for sharing this recipe
Yum, right?!
Hi 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?
I don’t think it matters! š We always buy the boxed coconut milk – it’s not refrigerated when we buy it.
Either one will work! š
Mmmmm, overnight oats! Thanks for the recipe!
You bet! š
If you make them in advance how long are they good for
They will last for a few days, but I like to eat them right away.
Rolled oats or quick cook?
Any 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!).
I’m confused, youre not precooking the oats?
Nope, you just let them set up overnight and they will taste just like traditionally cooked oats in the morning (well, a cold version).:)
Hi Carrie, does this recipe make one serving at a time?
Hi there! Yes, this makes one serving at a time. You can double up and make extra, though!
My 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!
Right?! 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!
You could enter the recipe into my fitness pal and it will give you the nutritional values. Itās a free app
Oh, good idea – I’m familiar with the app but didn’t realize it would be give me all the nutritional values. Thank you!!
What is the nutrition info for this?
Hi 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/
This is so freaking good! Now I know to make more because my three-year-old ate half of mine. š
I totally understand! My daughter likes it!
Hi 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!
Yes, 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!
Hi 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
Hi 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.).
Can these be prepared for at least 2 or 3 days at a time without them going bad?
Yes, 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.
Really Nice, Yummy… I love your Recipes, Thanks For Sharing
You’re welcome, and so glad you liked it!
Aloha Carrie can I use regular plain yogurt? I ve never tried Greek yogurt ?
You can definitely use plain yogurt! It might be fix-approved, but it will be delicious! š
These look so good! What a great breakfast meal prep idea!
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
They 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.