Strawberry Coconut Cream Oats (Print)

Creamy coconut oats paired with fresh strawberries create a bright, nourishing morning start.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Layer

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

10 - ¼ cup coconut yogurt or regular yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - Additional fresh strawberries, sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, toss chopped strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Lightly mash with a fork to release natural juices and enhance flavor.
03 - Distribute half of the oat mixture into two mason jars or serving glasses. Add a layer of macerated strawberry mixture, then top with remaining oat base.
04 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb liquid and develop creamy texture.
05 - Stir gently to redistribute layers. Top each serving with coconut yogurt, shredded coconut, and fresh strawberry slices immediately before consuming.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Zero morning stress: Everything is ready the moment you wake up, which means you can actually sit down instead of rushing.
  • The texture contrast: Creamy oats meet juicy strawberries and that satisfying crunch of toasted coconut in every spoonful.
  • Naturally sweet without guilt: The maple syrup dissolves into the coconut milk overnight, creating this subtle sweetness that doesn't feel heavy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring step in the morning: The layers separate as they sit overnight, and stirring them back together creates a better texture than eating them stratified.
  • The consistency will surprise you: If your overnight oats seem too thick when you open the jar, just add a splash of milk and stir—they'll loosen up as they warm slightly on your spoon.
03 -
  • Canned coconut milk is your secret weapon: The extra richness from the full-fat version transforms this from nice to genuinely craveable, especially if you shake the can first to distribute the cream evenly.
  • Mash your strawberries with intention: You want broken-down berries releasing juice mixed with whole pieces, which creates pockets of texture and flavor rather than a uniform berry puree.
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