A Tropical Twist on a Classic Breakfast
This Pina Colada Overnight Oats recipe is a tropical twist on the classic overnight oats. It’s a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your breakfast, especially on a warm summer morning. The combination of creamy coconut milk, sweet pineapple, and toasted coconut flakes creates a taste sensation that will transport you to a tropical paradise.
What are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are a popular breakfast option that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly nutritious. They’re made by combining oats, liquid (like milk or yogurt), and other ingredients in a jar or bowl and letting them sit overnight in the refrigerator. This simple process allows the oats to absorb the liquid, creating a creamy, flavorful, and filling breakfast.
Our Pina Colada Overnight Oats are packed with flavor, topped with toasted coconut and pineapple chunks.
Are Overnight Oats Nutritious?
Overnight oats are a great source of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, which can help you feel full and satisfied for hours. Oats are also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. The addition of Greek yogurt and chia seeds further boosts the protein and fiber content, making overnight oats a perfect choice for a healthy and energizing start to your day.
Make-Ahead Breakfast Perfection
One of the best things about these Pina Colada Overnight Oats is that you can make them ahead of time and store them in individual jars in the refrigerator. This makes them perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go breakfasts.
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Let’s Get Tropical!
This Pina Colada Overnight Oats recipe is a fun and flavorful way to enjoy your breakfast. The combination of coconut milk, pineapple, and toasted coconut flakes transports you straight to a tropical paradise.
Pina Colada Overnight Oats
Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.comIngredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk regular milk or half/half
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons Kauai honey or your favorite honey
Topping
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 4 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes or plain unsweetened flaked coconut
Homemade Toasted Coconut Flakes
- ½ cup honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together all ingredients (except topping) in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add pineapple and toasted coconut on top.
- Chill: Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
Homemade Toasted Coconut Flakes (Optional):
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, and vanilla. Add the coconut flakes and stir to coat. Spread the coconut mixture on the lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes, tossing and rotating the pan front to back halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in a sealable container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
