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.
Tine says
these oats are so smooth and creamy! the chocolate top is my fave part 🤠and the hint of coconut adds just the right touch.