Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
These coconut strawberry overnight oats are a healthy make-ahead breakfast that requires only 5 minutes of prep time. With fresh berries, coconut flakes, and a touch of maple syrup, they taste like a treat!
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I think it’s also the most delicious. Especially when you’re having these Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats for breakfast. Each bite is loaded with ripe strawberries and tropical coconut—you might even forget you’re eating something healthy!
Coconut strawberry overnight oats are my go-to breakfast when strawberries are in season. 5 minutes is really all it takes—chop the berries, place everything into the jar, stir, and pop it in the fridge. These are the easiest breakfast you’ll ever make.
The oats will absorb the liquid and soften while in the fridge—it’s almost like a cold brew process of making oatmeal. The fridge does all the work for you, so all you need to do in the morning is grab and go!
(Looking for more ideas for overnight oats? Try my Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats, Banana Bread Overnight Oats, or Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats next!)
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Overnight Oats
I really could go on for a long time about how great these strawberry overnight oats are. But, for today, I’ll keep it brief.
- Sweet and simple. The combination of fresh strawberries, ground cinnamon, and sugary maple syrup is just so perfect!
- Quick and easy. 5 minutes of prep work, and breakfast will be waiting for you tomorrow. If you like to keep the rushing around to a minimum in the morning, this overnight oats recipe will be your best friend!
- Adaptable. You can swap the strawberries for other berries, add in some nuts, and more (see suggestions below), if you’d like to switch up this recipe. That way, you’ll never be bored!
Notes on Ingredients
Please note that this is important information on the ingredients and instructions and the FULL recipe with amounts and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
- Strawberries – You can use frozen strawberries if you’d like, but you’ll need to thaw them first.
- Old-fashioned or rolled oats – Be sure to use gluten-free oats if you’re on a gluten-free diet.
- Plant-based milk – Whatever you like or have on hand! I love using my Homemade Cashew Milk.
- Ground cinnamon – I love the homey, earthy sweetness that cinnamon adds to these oats.
- Maple syrup – If you’re using sweetened plant milk, you can use less maple syrup or skip it altogether.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes – If you’d like, you can toast these first.
- Chia seeds – Chia seeds aren’t for everyone, so feel free to leave them out or swap in hemp seeds instead.
How to Make Coconut Strawberry Overnight Oats
When I said these strawberry overnight oats take 5 minutes of prep time, I was not exaggerating! Here’s how easy it is to make them.
- Combine the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar and stir to combine. Screw on the lid.
- Chill. Place the jar in the refrigerator and chill overnight.
- Serve. Take the jar out of the fridge, give it a stir, and enjoy!
Can I Eat Overnight Oats Hot?
Overnight oats can be eaten cold, but they don’t have to be! You can empty the contents of the jar into a saucepan set over medium-high heat and cook the oats until they’re warmed through, or place the jar in the microwave (assuming it’s microwave-safe!) and cook for about 45 seconds.
Tips for Success
You’re practically an overnight oats expert at this point. Even so, here are some tips on achieving the best overnight oats possible:
- Use old-fashioned or rolled oats. Quick oats will get too mushy, while steel-cut oats will be too tough.
- No mason jar? No problem! You can simply mix everything together in a Tupperware container or stir it in a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Add more milk, if needed. If the liquid is completely absorbed, you can loosen up the oats a bit by adding a splash of milk.
Topping Ideas & Recipe Variations
The best thing about overnight oats is that they’re highly customizable! Here are a couple of ideas on how to change things up.
- For extra sweetness. Add more maple syrup if you like super sweet overnight oats. Or, a spoonful of coconut whipped cream will make you feel like you’re eating strawberry shortcake for breakfast!
- Switch up the fruit. Instead of strawberries, try this recipe with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries!
- Add some crunch. Chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds are a great way to do this.
- Mix in more protein. You could add a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter if you want some extra protein.
- For extra creaminess. Homemade vegan yogurt is an option that adds a creamy texture and tangy flavour.
How to Store Strawberry Overnight Oats
You can meal prep your coconut strawberry overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you plan on doing this, be sure that your strawberries are firm and at the peak of ripeness—if they’re mushy and dark in spots, they won’t last that long in the fridge.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
You can freeze individual portions of these overnight oats for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
On the lookout for more easy breakfast ideas? Take a look at these ones, too!
- High Protein Overnight Oats
- Vegan Baked Oats
- 3-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
Enjoy friends! If you make this coconut strawberry overnight oats recipe, please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love it if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup gluten free certified old-fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds, optional
Instructions
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
- Mix all the ingredients in a jar. Stir to combine and cover.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, remove and eat in the jar or place in a pot over medium high heat to reheat the oatmeal, or in the microwave to reheat if a microwave safe jar for about 45 seconds. Top with your favourite toppings – walnuts, more chia seeds, peanut butter and more maple syrup (or anything else you want!).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free.
- You can adjust the quantities of strawberries if you’d like less more or less, and add more chia seeds if you want more of a pudding texture.
- You can also adjust sweetness levels after it’s set up in the fridge and add more maple syrup if you desire. Feel free to use agave nectar instead.
- To store. You can meal prep your coconut strawberry overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you plan on doing this, be sure that your strawberries are firm and at the peak of ripeness—if they’re mushy and dark in spots, they won’t last that long in the fridge.
- To freeze. You can freeze individual portions of these overnight oats for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
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It looks good and bet it tastes as wonderful as it looks!
Thanks so much Angie!! It really is!
This looks wonderful. I just made it, I had all the ingredients and I just could not wait. It is chilling in the fridge now for tomorrow :). I cannot wait to taste it, this is my first attempt at overnight oats. I am so excited, ha ha. Thank you so much for the recipe Jessica. I cannot tell you how much I am in love with your website and your recipes…it is absolutely wonderful and a lifesaver for people like me with a million food intolerances.
Oh I’m so happy to hear that Pooja!! I hope you enjoyed it this morning!! ?? I’m so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying my site SO much, thank YOU and you’re so welcome!!
Doubled the batch so hubby and I could both enjoy it. I didn’t have strawberries so I subbed bing cherries. This was SO tasty. It’s surprising how much depth of flavor comes from so few ingredients. The portion size is perfect too. It is very filling. I will make again and try other fruits. I will reduce the amount of liquid though because I don’t like chia seeds so it came out too thin without them.
Thanks for the meal prep idea!
Hi Jean,
Oh my gosh I am SO happy to hear that!! This makes me want to have oatmeal for dinner!! I also love it with mangoes, blueberries and apples (+ cinnamon!). Thanks so much for your feedback and you’re so welcome!! <3
This is so fun! What a great idea. Also I love how authentic you seem to be. Your style and passion for blogging is contagious. Thank you for sharing your life!
Hi! Can I use a different plant based milk? Which one do you suggest? Thank you. I want this so much, yum:)
Any plant based milk will work we’re loving soy and oat right now.