Introduction
Coconut Tres Leches Overnight Oats are perfect for snacking and breakfast, or alternatively as a satisfying dessert. These oats are a healthier alternative to the usual quick-cooking oats, and also have a slight sweetness that would be perfect for those of us with sweet tooths.
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups of quick cooking rolled oats
– 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour (or wheat flour)
– 3/4 cup of coconut milk, chilled in a bowl in the freezer overnight
– 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder (dry yeast variety)
Preparation
Cook your oats as usual and let cool. Mix all ingredients together into a thick batter, and then mix well until smooth. Cover well with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for 4 hours.
Topping
While oat mixture is chilling in the fridge, whip up your cream and sugar.
Remove oats from fridge and let stand in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
Grease your hand before gently scooping out a portion of the oat mixture, and drizzle with honey or agave . Drizzle with whipped cream, or pour over the top of your serving.
If you wish to freeze it for later use, make sure to thoroughly grease a container before freezing. Place in the fridge overnight after taking out of the freezer, and heat it up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. This will ensure that it is completely thawed before serving.
Benefits
Oats are an excellent source of fiber, which helps to prevent heart disease, high cholesterol and cancer. Oats have been known to aid in weight loss, since they help us feel full longer.
Oats also help to lower the risk of heart attacks by regulating our cholesterol levels , countering the effects of bad cholesterol.
Oats are a great source of vitamin E, and have been known to help improve your skin as well as reduce stress and anxiety.