Description
A creamy, comforting Coconut Oatmeal recipe that combines the natural sweetness of coconut milk with hearty rolled oats, perfect for a nourishing breakfast. This easy-to-make dish can be customized with your choice of sweetener and toppings like shredded coconut and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups milk (of choice or additional coconut milk)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or keto oatmeal alternative)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Ingredients
- Sweetener of choice (e.g., honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
- Shredded coconut (for mixing in or garnish)
- Chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, pour in the coconut milk, milk of choice, rolled oats, salt, and sweetener if using. Optionally, add shredded coconut now or reserve it for topping later.
- Bring to a Boil: Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to distribute heat evenly.
- Simmer and Stir: Reduce the heat to low-medium and cook the oatmeal, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Continue cooking until the oats have absorbed the liquid and the mixture has thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Serve the hot coconut oatmeal topped with extra shredded coconut and chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy immediately while warm.
- Storage: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. Reheat or enjoy cold as preferred.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with any plant-based milk to keep the recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- For a lower-carb version, try using keto-friendly oats or alternatives.
- Stirring frequently prevents the oatmeal from sticking and burning.
- Leftover oatmeal can be eaten cold or reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: coconut oatmeal, easy breakfast, creamy oats, rolled oats, healthy oatmeal, plant-based breakfast
