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Strawberry and Coconut Cream Overnight Oatmeal Parfaits

August 19, 2016 by Faith 8 Comments

Strawberry and Coconut Cream Overnight Oatmeal Parfaits are perfect for grabbing on-the-go for breakfast or dessert.

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People who know me know are always shocked to hear that I went through a hoarding phase as a kid. It’s true though; I used to have what I called “collections” of basically random junk, including everything from rocks, to seashells, to buttons, to scruffy Barbies that were past their prime. I rarely wanted to get rid of anything, no matter how ugly or nonfunctional it was.

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One day I had it with my hoarding ways and literally threw out bags of junk. The sad part is, I actually threw out some pretty cool stuff too. (My Strawberry Shortcake and Blueberry Muffin dolls were things I never should have parted with!) Since then I’ve prided myself on the fact that my hoarding days are in the past…at least until I look at the shelves of props in my studio and ask myself if I really need 150 different plates. Or until I look in the fridge and see four flavors of mustard, five kinds of cheese, three types of berries, and two varieties of lettuce. (But at least that’s functional hoarding, right? Or that’s what I tell myself, lol.)

Strawberries

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The other day I saw a quart of the prettiest strawberries in my fridge (yup, peeking through behind the different kinds of cheese and lettuce), and I knew I wanted to do something a little different with them. It’s funny how a recipe can be so simple and basic, but if you save it for rare occasions it just feels special. Overnight oats is one of those things for me.

There is nothing easier to whip up than overnight oats; you literally just combine oats with your milk of choice and let it chill in the fridge overnight. The thing is, I’m a great meal planner when it comes to lunch and dinner, but not so much regarding breakfast, so I never think to mix up overnight oats the night before. Because of that, for me this dish is elevated into something that feels truly special.

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Here strawberries and cream are taken to the next level with minimal effort. The oats and coconut milk chill in the fridge overnight and in the morning you whip up the coconut cream and make a quick little strawberry chia seed “jam” in the food processor or blender. Everything gets layered together for a treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

Strawberries & Cream Instant Oatmeal

I used Better Oats Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal with Flax for this recipe, which is a good source of calcium, vitamins A and E, and ALA Omega-3, plus the oats come in adorable little pouches for portability and portion control. You’ll need canned unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk so you can make coconut “whipped cream”, but you could substitute Greek yogurt or regular whipped cream if you prefer. Just don’t forget the fresh strawberries on top.

These little parfaits are easy to whip up, and making them in mason jars means they’re easy to grab on-the-go. They work for breakfast or dessert, and they’re the perfect thing to bring along on a picnic or hike if you want to get outside and enjoy these beautiful late summer days.

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Strawberry and Coconut Cream Overnight Oatmeal Parfaits
Prep time:  15 mins
Total time:  15 mins
Yield: 2 servings
 
Strawberry and Coconut Cream Overnight Oatmeal Parfaits are perfect for grabbing on-the-go for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
  • 2 pouches Better Oats Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal with Flax
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain, unsweetened almond milk (or any kind of milk you like)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) thick, waxy portion of coconut milk (from a can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk)
  • 1½ cups (9 oz/255 g) chopped strawberries, divided
  • 1 teaspoon honey (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes, for topping
Instructions
  1. Add 1 pouch of oatmeal and ¼ cup milk to each of 2 pint-sized (2 cup/475 ml) mason jars. Shake each to combine well; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Refrigerate the coconut milk (while still in the can) until fully chilled, 8 hours or overnight. Open the can from the bottom and drain off the thinner, liquid-y coconut milk (you can reserve it for use in something else, such as a smoothie, if you want). Transfer ⅓ cup of the thick, waxy-looking portion to a medium bowl, and whip it with a handheld electric beater until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 cup chopped strawberries, honey, vanilla, and salt to a food processor or blender and pulse it until it forms a sauce (a few lumps are fine).
  4. Measure out 1 tablespoon of the strawberry sauce and add it into the whipped coconut milk; beat until combined.
  5. Stir the chia seeds into the strawberry sauce and let it sit for 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Pour half of the whipped coconut milk into each of the mason jars on top of the thickened oats. Top each with half of the strawberry sauce. Divide the remaining ½ cup chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon coconut flakes on top of each.
  7. Serve or store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Disclosure: I’m thrilled to partner with Better Oats to bring you delicious oat recipes. I received the Better Oats product that I used in this recipe for free, and I also received compensation for this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe. As always, opinions stated are my own.

Filed Under: Better Oats, Recipes Tagged: Better Oats, Breakfast, Coconut, Dessert, Food in a Jar, Grab and Go Foods, Mason Jar Foods, Oatmeal, Oats, Overnight Oatmeal, Parfaits, Picnic-Friendly Foods, Recipes, Strawberries and Cream, Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal, Strawberry

Comments

  1. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    August 28, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Yummy!! Love overnight oat parfaits and you know how much I love coconut! Way too much :D

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  2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    August 23, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Those photos are beautiful! I love that background! Such perfect oatmeal parfaits too!

    Reply
  3. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

    August 22, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Boy, yo had me with that sweet strawberry an coconut cream whip! This looks like it could double as a killer dessert, too.
    Now that fridge hoarding sounds perfectly natural to me as does the prop collection, but I guess I’m a little biased there. ;)

    Reply
  4. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Oh my gosh! These overnight oats look amazing! Cannot wait to try this!

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  5. The Food Hunter says

    August 19, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Overnight oats are so easy to do. this sounds wonderful

    Reply
  6. Marissa says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:40 am

    At least you’ve narrowed hoarding to props and ingredients. ? My husband teases me about the number of salt varieties I have – kosher, Maldon (smoked and plain), table, Himalayan pink, etc. etc.

    It’s so fun to make these parfaits and using coconut cream in these would have me leaping out of bed in the morning!

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  7. Rosa says

    August 19, 2016 at 7:59 am

    That looks delicious! A wonderful way to start the day.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    August 19, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I am a big fan of overnight oats, but I prefer to make them where you just put everything into the jar, let it sit overnight, and then stir and eat in the morning. That’s the lazy person in me – actually I just don’t have a lot of energy for making breakfast in the morning. I like your combination of flavors, but will look for a different way to put them together that is easier for me (which means it most likely won’t be a parfait).

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