Alton Brown's overnight coconut oats are a healthy and hearty make-ahead breakfast, perfect for dairy- and gluten-free meal planners.

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: Brunch, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Make-Ahead, Vegetarian

Overnight Coconut Oats

Name: Overnight Coconut Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, cherries, or blueberries; 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal; 2 teaspoons chia seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/3 cups full-fat coconut milk; 1 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk; 2 tablespoons dark maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup coconut flakes

Overnight coconut oats in a small mason jar with a spoon.

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy, sweet, spicy, fragrant, tropical, and nutritious, these overnight coconut oats require absolutely no cooking at all. These are perfect for meal-prepping because leftovers can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days, which I won’t need because I’m going to eat all these today.

This recipe first appeared in Season 2 of Good Eats: Reloaded.

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3/4 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, cherries, or blueberries
1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/3 cups full-fat coconut milk
1 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons dark maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Specialized Hardware

Digital kitchen scale
4 (8-to 10-ounce) jars with lids

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Procedure

Divide the dried fruit evenly between four 8-to 10-ounce jars then add a third of a cup of oats to each, along with 1 1/2 teaspoon flaxseed meal, 1/2 teaspoon chia seed, and a pinch of both cinnamon and salt.
Whisk together the coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large measuring cup, then divide between the jars.
Lid the jars tightly and shake vigorously to combine. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 1 week. Serve right out of the jar, topped with the toasted coconut.