Dairy free, gluten free, high protein, high fiber, and vegan breakfast option
Coconut milk as a cream substitute. Rich with healthy fats and low carbohydrate alternative. The type of fat in coconut milk helps you feel fuller for longer and help curb appetite due to its natural sweetness.
Rolled oats are a great kickstarter to the day. Filled with carbohydrates to give you energy for the day and good source of fuel before a workout. This food is beyond anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants. Help to prevent diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. Goes hand and hand with the coconut milk!
Chia seeds are an extra boost of omegas and plant based protein. For every 2 tablespoon of chia seeds are 5 grams of protein! Rich with antioxidants and a great way to get extra nutrition in a small amount of calories! This is also a type of fiber that is easily broken down by the body.
Coconut sugar and agave are great sweeteners. Both are low on the glycemic index meaning this will prevent a spike in blood sugar.
Adding yogurt whether it is dairy free or not, contains billions of probiotics that help aid in digestion. Extra protein? YES, PLEASE!
This will depend on how big your holding container is and how much you want to make. Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge in a airtight container (I really recommend mason jars, especially for things like these.
In addition, if you want to make a lot I would use one full can of coconut milk. If you want to try it before you make a large batch, I would use have the coconut milk can.
The best texture is with using quick oats since they will be able to soften overnight. Steel cut oats will give you a dryer texture.
You can save your other half of coconut milk for the chia seed pudding in the snack recipes!
The sweetness will also depend on your preference. I like to taste more almond butter than super sweet. I get the additional sweetness from the fresh fruit I use as garnish.
- Chia seeds – 2 tbsp
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Coconut milk – 1/2 to 1 full can
- Yogurt of your choice – 1/2 cup
- Rolled oats – 1-2 cups depending on how much you’re making and how thick you want it to be.
- Coconut sugar – 1 tsp
- Agave – 1 tsp
- Almond butter – 1 1/2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 2 tbsp
- Cinnamon – 2 tsp
- Nutmeg – 1/2 tsp
- Cloves – 1/4 tsp
- Sea salt or pink salt – a 3 finger pinch
- Fruit toppings that will pair well – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas
- Nut toppings optional. Recommendations: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews
In a small bowl, pour in chia seeds. Add water and let chia seed mixture become a gel. You will add this in to your oats later so keep this mixture on the side.
In a mixing bowl, pour out coconut milk. Whisk the milk until the chunks are broken up. You want to make sure it is in a creamy whipped state.
After whipping coconut milk, add in oats and mix well into the coconut milk. You can more oats for a thicker texture. Add less if you want a more loose oatmeal.
After combining oats and coconut milk well, add the rest of the ingredients. Keep mixing well to combine. Even distribution of ingredients throughout entire bowl. This will avoid certain parts of your oatmeal having different flavors.
Pour mixture into a mason jar or an airtight container and let sit overnight.
When ready to enjoy, top with fresh fruit and nuts of your choice. Enjoy!
