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Home ยป Breakfast Recipes ยป Orange, Coconut & Vanilla Overnight Oats

Orange, Coconut & Vanilla Overnight Oats

January 13, 2015 by Ciara Attwell, Updated October 28, 2022

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Delicious and healthy, this easy Overnight Oats recipe with orange, coconut and vanilla is sure to put a spring in your step in the morning!

Orange, Coconut & Vanilla Overnight Oats in a glass jar topped with orange zest

We are massive overnight oats fans in my house. Every since I started making this Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats last year my fussy eater asks for it at least once a week. 

And it seems like we’re not that only ones loving it! It was my top most viewed recipe in 2014!

I’ve had a few requests for some more overnight oats recipe so here’s my latest concoction… Orange, Coconut & Vanilla!

If you are new to overnight oats then I really urge you to give them a try.

As with most people, mornings tend to be pretty hectic here and it really takes some of the stress away knowing that breakfast is already prepared and ready to go.

And they don’t require lots of prep the night before either. The ingredients can literally be thrown together in a couple of minutes.

If the thought of cold oats in winter is unappealing then don’t worry, they can easily be warmed up in the microwave.

orange coconut vanilla overnight oats

Before I share the recipe I have a few quick notes:

  • My measurements are in cups simply because thereโ€™s no need for exact precision with overnight oats. The basic recipe is 1 part oats to 1 part liquid. You can alter the milk/yogurt ratio to your liking. Use any cup or mug you wish, as long as you measure both the oats and liquid with the same mug.
  • For a vegan version, swap the milk and yogurt for 2 cups of coconut milk.
  • The recipe calls for rolled oats which is your basic packet of oats or porridge that youโ€™ll find in a supermarket or shop. I havenโ€™t tried this recipe with steel cut oats or those packet of instant oats so I cannot tell you if those would work just as well.
  • You donโ€™t have to finish your oats off with toppings but I find something slightly crunchy like nuts or maybe some chopped fruit really compliments the soft oats.
orange coconut vanilla overnight oats

Health wise these overnight oats make a great breakfast for adults and kids alike. The carbs in the oats are slow releasing, providing sustained energy throughout the morning while the fats and protein will help keep you full (I always use full fat milk and yogurt).

So have I convinced you to give them a try yet?

If you liked my Orange, Coconut & Vanilla Overnight Oats recipe, then please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram.  I always love to see your creations!

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orange coconut vanilla overnight oats

Orange, Coconut & Vanilla Overnight Oats


★★★★★ 4.9 from 10 reviews
  • Author: Ciara Attwell
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: European
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Delicious and healthy, this easy Overnight Oats recipe, with orange, coconut and vanilla, is sure to put a spring in your step in the morning!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1.5 cups milk (dairy or non dairy)
  • 0.5 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
  • zest and juice of 1 clementine or mandarin

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or jar and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 1 hour.
  2. When you are ready to tuck in, remove from the fridge and top the oats with any toppings of your choice. The oats can be eaten cold or warmed in the microwave for 30 – 60 seconds.
  3. The oats will keep in the fridge covered for 2-3 days.

Notes

For a vegan version replace the milk and yogurt with 2 cups of coconut milk. If you like your oats a little sweet add some honey or maple syrup either before refrigerating or when you serve.

1 Serving48416.9 g115.2 mg9.1 g6.6 g71.6 g8.8 g18.3 g
overnight oats

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Filed Under: Breakfast Recipes, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: coconut, oats, orange, overnight oats

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    May 31, 2022 at 2:40 am

    I just now found this recipe and itโ€™s my first time trying overnight oats. Iโ€™m super excited to try this combination but I think next time Iโ€™ll cut the recipe in half. Iโ€™m the only one eating it and this made a lot for one person. I look forward to the flavors โ€œmarryingโ€ together. Itโ€™s now in the fridge for tomorrow! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. VICTORIA PLIAGAS says

    August 23, 2018 at 12:31 am

    Thank you for this recipe. This is so delicious! I love the flavor that the orange/ mandarin zest adds. I used the 5- Minute Steel Cut Oats and it worked beautifully. Steel cut oats make it really hearty.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Isobel says

    March 5, 2018 at 10:36 am

    Yum!!! Really summery and fresh tasting!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Amal says

    September 2, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Heey,
    I’m really looking forward to making this recipe but I just wanted to know if we have to use rolled oats? Can we use any other type of oats?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      September 3, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Rolled Oats are the main type of oats we have here in the UK so I haven’t tried it with other types. Let me know if it works though!

      Reply
  5. Silke says

    November 5, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Hi, it’s a good idea to soak oats overnight with a pinch of salt first, and to change the water the next day. This helps to break down the enzymes and starches and improve digestion of the oats.

    Reply
  6. Becky says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Just tried this and it’s amazing! Thanks so much for sharing x

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 28, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:01 am

    Hi Ciara
    Found my way here. (ig heather_ladyh) I’m thinking tomorrow tinned peaches and a dash of the juice they come in. Not syrup, with a sprinkle of slithered almonds!
    I used 1/3 cup measures today with fruit etc my fitness app, just short of 300kcsls.
    I’ve lost 15lbs since Cmas + how great to be eating so well… Im doing my idea for lunch for my friend and I.. She won’t know what’s hit her lol… Bea
    ts soup Xx ????

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Ouuuu peach flavour sounds amazing… like a healthy peach melba!

      Reply
  8. Cynde Gaiser says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    It was frustrating to print your recipes because there are so many video ads running everything took so much time to buffer. I really have no interest in “Ending a relationship” which is what one of the most prominent ads was about, all I wanted to do was print your recipes. It took 30 min. to print three, now that I have them I am looking forward to trying them.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      February 4, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Hi Cynde, thank you so much for visiting my page and trying out my recipes. I really do apologise for how frustrating those video ads were for you. I am unhappy with them to and I’m currently in the process of changing my ad network for this very reason.

      Reply
  9. Kara says

    January 11, 2016 at 3:50 am

    I just put my batch in the refrigerator! I changed it up a bit and made an additional batch with my own spin! I used toasted coconut greek yogurt and vanilla almond in this recipe. I also threw together one with banana cream greek yogurt, some fresh crushed pineapple and juice, and some cocoa powder!!! I can’t wait to try them in the morning!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 11, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Delicious!! Let me know how they taste!

      Reply
  10. Sandy says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Thank-you for the recipe it looks delicious!

    On Steel Cut Oats: When I first started making overnight oatmeal I read a recipe wrong and picked up steel cut oats (when they had said NOT to use steel cut oats). Using steel cut oats gives you a very chewy texture so I don’t recommend using them.

    Reply
  11. Tiffany says

    June 17, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    The desiccated coconut in this recipe – is it sweetened or unsweetened? I didn’t even know what desiccated coconut was until I came across your recipe…when I looked it up it says there is both sweetened and unsweetened and using the wrong one can be a huge mistake, either making the recipe too sweet or too bitter, so I want to make sure I order the right kind. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Hi Tiffany its unsweetened. I don’t think we can actually get a sweetened variety in the UK. But its definitely unsweetened!

      Reply
  12. Cheri Kuhn-Hagerman says

    June 17, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I am so looking forward to trying these. I will be using gluten free oats & lactose free milk, however, as my daughter & I can have neither gluten nor lactose. I hope it still turns out. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:34 am

      Hi Cheri, it should still turn out exactly the same. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Michelle says

    June 15, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Can you post the nutrition information for those of us that are tracking calories? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      June 15, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Hi Michelle, I don’t count calories so I don’t calculate them for my recipes. No judgement, it’s just a decision personal to me. But if you input the ingredients into an online calorie tracker you will easily be able to calculate them!

      Reply
    • Hunter says

      July 17, 2015 at 4:25 am

      Michelle, I just calculated it and added it on MyFitnessPal. Using normal oats, almond milk, and plain Chobani Greek yogurt.. the entire thing totals to 735 calories. I did this before I even read your comment as I am counting calories too! Thank you, Ciara Attwell, for this delclious recipe! It’s saved in MyFitnessPal under “MyFussyEater”! (:

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Ciara Attwell says

        July 17, 2015 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Hunter! That’s really useful for people counting calories!

        Reply
  14. Thurka says

    March 11, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    Hey, looks very awesome the coconut oats recipe. But one question I have. Do I have to mix all Ingredients in a bowl or do I have to use a food processor?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Just mix in a bowl is fine!

      Reply
  15. Fiona says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:07 am

    I love this recipe! I’ve made it twice already and it’s in the fridge again for tomorrow. I love how it’s naturally sweetened with vanilla and orange. I make half the recipe and it’s enough for me and my baby to share for breakfast.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      March 11, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Thank you Fiona. So glad you and your baby are enjoying it! x

      Reply
  16. Stacey Guilliatt says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:08 am

    I tried overnight oats for the first time recently – I had them cold and they were nice, but i must say i prefer my porridge warm! This sounds yum though ๐Ÿ™‚ #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      February 4, 2015 at 8:16 am

      It is a bit strange eating cold oats in the winter. Sometimes I give them a quick blast in the microwave if I fancy something warm!

      Reply
  17. Poppy says

    January 25, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    This looks so good!! Can’t wait to try it! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Poppy x
    http://poppyonpaper.blogspot.co.uk

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 25, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks Poppy. Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Honest mum says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:20 am

    So stunning and I really must try this-I’ve never soaked oats overnight and looking at this, I’m missing out! Love dessicated coconut on everything! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you Vicki. I really do urge you to try it. It’s so easy and I love waking up to a ready made breakfast!

      Reply
  19. Catherine says

    January 21, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you Catherine!

      Reply
  20. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Oooh I am going to have to try this, it sounds lovely x #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Kirsty. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

      Reply
  21. Laura @ Life with Baby Kicks says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Looks delicious, definitely a must for rushed nursery mornings!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Absolutely! It’s a lifesaver some busy mornings!

      Reply
  22. Chloe @ The Loveliest Food says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Hmm this looks delicious (gorgeous photo’s) and love the idea of freshening it up with orange! I find breakfast the hardest meal of the day so I’m always grateful for a new idea to try!

    Thanks for linking up to Recipe Swap Club x

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Chloe. We do love our overnight oats in this house!

      Reply
  23. Rebecca U says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I love overnight oats and have them every morning. Usually do the same old ones though so I’ll try this – sounds amazing #tastytuesday

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks Rebecca. Hope you like this version!

      Reply
  24. Lauryn says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Wow! I am a fan of overnight oats but went off them recently when I got a bit bored of the same old recipe. I am putting this on my to try list now! Thanks Ciara ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 20, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks Lauryn. I hope you like them. I love my oats but am always trying to think of new ways to eat them as they can get a bit boring!

      Reply
  25. Rachael A says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:19 am

    This looks absolutely beautiful – can’t believe its a healthy breakfast. looking forward to giving it a go!

    Reply
  26. Hayley @ Snap Happy Bakes says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Love the styling of this, recipe sounds darn right delicious too! #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 20, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Thank you Hayley. The recipe is definitely worth a try if you haven’t had overnight oats before. Hopefully you will be converted!

      Reply
  27. Alison says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:25 am

    These look really tasty, will definitely have to give them a try. It would be nice to save some time in the mornings

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Alison. Hope you like them as much as we do!

      Reply
  28. vicki montague says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I keep meaning to soak my oats the night before…and do I ever remember??!! I really must give this a try…your recipe looks lovely!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Vicki. I always forget too but when I do remember its a lovely feeling waking up in the morning knowing that they are all done ready to be eaten!

      Reply
  29. pragati says

    January 16, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    These look awesome and sound simple enough! Have to try making these…any time saved in the morning is welcome, right? ๐Ÿ™‚

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Absolutely! Even 5 minutes saved is worth it!

      Reply
  30. Cassie's Kitchen says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Yum! This looks so delicious, and so healthy!! I have a lot of coconut milk leftover from making a cake, do you think I could substitute that for some of the milk?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 15, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Cassie, yes absolutely you can use coconut milk in this recipe. If the coconut milk is quite thick then you won’t even need any yogurt either. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Nici says

        June 10, 2015 at 7:49 am

        When you say “coconut milk” do you mean the canned full calorie coconut milk or in the carton like nondairy milk substitute? I am completely confused by this. Don’t judge because it is a legitimate question!

        Reply
        • Ciara Attwell says

          June 10, 2015 at 8:38 am

          Hi, I mean the tinned coconut milk. But you could also use the carton stuff too!

          Reply
          • Joanne walker says

            July 18, 2017 at 9:52 pm

            I wish there was a different name for each of these! Its so confusing they are both called coconut milk ????????

  31. Cherished By Me says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    We’re overnight oats fans here too, I’ll be sharing my recipe soon…will definitely be trying yours though. It looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Looking forward to your recipe. I’m always on the look out for new ways to eat oats!

      Reply
  32. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    January 14, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    I love the sound of this. will be sharing and stumbling.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you Bintu! x

      Reply
  33. Emily @amummytoo says

    January 14, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    So pretty! Looks like a really heavenly breakfast.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you Emily! x

      Reply
  34. Camilla @FabFood4All says

    January 14, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    What a faboulous variation on a classic – must give this a go:-)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      January 14, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks Camilla. It really is so good – definitely worth a try!

      Reply

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