¼cupunsweetened shredded coconut(or more for topping)
Instructions
Start by preparing a batch of raspberry chia jam and place in the fridge until needed.
To make the chia pudding base- in a large mixing bowl whisk together the coconut milk, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and honey.
In a separate bowl mix the oats, chia seeds and vanilla protein powder (this helps avoid clumping of the protein powder when added to the liquid).
Whisk in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients (try to continuously whisk while adding the dry ingredients to evenly distribute the chia seeds). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to thicken. I recommend allowing at least 3 hours, though overnight works best! To ensure the pudding is thickening I recommend stirring about 1 hour into the waiting period).
Make the toasted coconut by adding a thin even layer of coconut to a baking sheet and baking at 350F for about 5 minutes (watch closely as it burns VERY quickly) or until golden brown.
Evenly distribute the chia jam amongst 4x 10 oz glass jars (add about 2 tablespoon to the bottom of each jar).
Top the jam with overnight oats (about 1 cup/ jar).
Sprinkle the tops of the oats with toasted coconut and cover. Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Notes
If you don't want to wait for the overnight oats to thicken before assembling the jars, you can add it right on top of the jam before it is thick (though note it may not create perfectly separated layers) or you can even mix the jam right in with the oats! You may also replace the chia jam with mashed raspberries if you prefer!
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