Choc Coconut Blended Oats are a blended overnight oats recipe combining rolled oats, coconut water, yogurt and cocoa into a smooth, creamy chocolate-coconut base. Topped with an optional crisp dark chocolate shell and toasted coconut for extra crunch.
If you want more blended oats recipes and dessert-inspired breakfasts, check out my Strawberry Overnight Oats, Chocolate Chia Pudding, and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. They’re all delicious and easy to make.
Key ingredient
- Coconut water: This recipe uses coconut water instead of milk for the blended oat base.
Instructions
Follow this step-by-step guide with photos to make the “Choc Coconut Blended Oats” recipe. For detailed timings and exact quantities, check the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step One:Add the rolled oats, coconut water, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step Two: Pour half the mixture into a jar or glass.
Step Three: Add the cocoa powder to the remaining mixture in the blender and blend until combined. Spoon the chocolate mixture over the plain layer.
Step Four: Pour the melted dark chocolate over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, if using.
Step Five:Chill for about 10 minutes, until the chocolate shell hardens, then crack through the top and enjoy.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Choc Coconut Blended Oats Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats approx. 85g
- 1 cup coconut water I used H2O brand; approx. 240 ml
- ½ cup plain yogurt approx. 115 g; I use soy or coconut yogurt, but any thick Greek-style yogurt works.
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds Â
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extractÂ
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1.4 oz dark chocolate approx. 40g; melted; I use dairy-free dark chocolate.
- 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes optional; unsweetened
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, coconut water, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half the mixture into a jar or glass and set aside.
- Add cocoa powder to the remaining mixture in the blender and blend again until fully combined.
- Spoon the chocolate oat mixture over the plain layer in the jar to create a layered effect.
- Pour melted dark chocolate over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes (optional).
- Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the chocolate shell hardens. Crack through the top and enjoy.
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