Chocolate chip coconut overnight oats are an easy make ahead breakfast option that’s gluten free and vegan. Make this oatmeal the night before and have a tasty meal ready to eat in the morning.
When you have food allergies, it’s easy to get discouraged. Some meals are harder to deal with than others.
Lunchtime can be tough if you don’t have a safe bread to make sandwiches.
Breakfast can be really difficult if you can’t eat wheat, eggs, dairy, or nuts.
Thank goodness there are some good options for allergy friendly breakfast recipes. One of those options is overnight oats. They take just a few ingredients and a few minutes to prepare, and you have a tasty meal ready to eat.
It’s really nice to throw everything in a jar and then wake up the next day and have breakfast ready to go. You can even put a lid on the jar and take it with you as you start your day.
Ingredient Notes
- Certified Gluten Free Oats – If you are gluten free, you must use certified gluten free oats. Make sure to check the label to see if the oats you buy are certified.
- Non-Dairy Milk – Any non-dairy milk that works for your dietary needs should be fine in this recipe. Use a neutral tasting non-dairy milk for best results. Try rice milk, coconut milk, flax milk, or soy milk.
- Coconut – I love the combination of coconut and chocolate, but if you can’t eat coconut, you may leave it out.
- Maple Syrup – I like maple syrup for a sweetener. You can use any sweetener that you like, like honey, agave, or even brown sugar.
Substitutions
- If you can’t have coconut, you can leave it out. Just add a few more oats to replace the coconut in this recipe.
- If you’re not dairy free, feel free to use regular milk.
- If you don’t want to add chocolate chips, you can add seeds, berries, or anything else that you normally like to eat on your oatmeal.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the certified gluten free oats and coconut in a jar.
- Add the non-dairy milk and maple syrup, and stir. Cover the jar and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oatmeal.
- Top with chocolate chips, berries, and more coconut if you like. Enjoy!
Storage
Store overnight oats in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for up to 5 days. Sometimes I like to double or triple the recipe so that I have breakfast ready for a few days in a row.
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Recipe
Chocolate Chip Coconut Overnight Oats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup certified gluten free oats
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk I used unsweetened coconut milk – use any non-dairy milk you like
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed optional
- 1 Tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips
- blueberries optional topping
Instructions
- Place the gluten free oats, ground flax seed (if using), and unsweetened coconut in a glass jar and whisk together.
- Add the maple syrup and non-dairy milk. Stir to combine. Place the lid on and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning top with the dairy free chocolate chips, more coconut, berries, or seeds. Enjoy!
Katie
Delicious recipe!
Emma
Can You use chia seeds instead of flax seeds? This recipe sounds so good I just don’t have the flax.
Kelly
Sure, chia seeds would be just great!
Mahogany
Do you have to use a non-dairy milk, if you are not vegan, in order for this recipe to turn out well?
Kelly
Any milk will do, including cow’s milk!
Liza
I have tried overnight oats before and the kids and I just didn’t like them…maybe it was the recipe. I’m up for trying them again, this recipe sounds yummy. So are overnight oats suppose to be eaten cold? or could I heat it up in the morning?
Kelly
I heat them up, but some like them cold! It’s okay either way!
Kristine's Kitchen
I haven’t made overnight oats in quite a while, and you’ve reminded me that I should start making them again. Having my breakfast ready when I wake up would help so much these busy days! I love this version with coconut and chocolate!
Kelly
Thanks, Kristine! I agree, these would have been a lifesaver for me during the newborn stage!
Lisa
What size jar did you use? Looks delish!
Kelly
I used a half pint sized jar.
genevieve y
I feel like you read my mind because i was JUST thinking of making overnight oats! Chocolate for breakfast? Yes please! Pinned!
Kelly
Thanks, Genevieve!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
Actually, I think I’m not officially the last person to try overnight oats. I still haven’t made them! Eeek! But yours sounds so delicious I am definitely going to make them. You know how I love coconut!
Kelly
Oh good, I thought I was the only one who hadn’t tried them!
Julia
I was super late to the overnight oat scene too, but no worries: I don’t think it’s going anywhere because the stuff’s so dang good! I’m in love with this chocolate chip coconut idea! If I know what’s good for me, I’ll make a batch tonight so that I can munch on it first thing tomorrow morning!
Kelly
Thanks, Julia! I don’t know why I was so late to the party!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I absolutely love overnight oats. It’s so nice to have a breakfast that’s ready to go. This chocolate chip coconut version sounds delicious!
Kelly
Thanks, Gayle!