May 8, 2026

Almond Coconut Lactation Overnight Oats

Easy, flavorful, and vegan, these almond coconut lactation overnight oats are packed with flavor as well as lactation boosting ingredients. This make-ahead snack is made with old fashioned oats, ground flax, and brewers yeast.

A top down image of a green bowl of almond joy lactation overnight oats with a gold spoon in the top right side.

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I am coming to the end of my lactation journey with my third child and it is feeling a little bittersweet. On the one hand, I have loved getting to provide him with milk for the last year. The snuggles and tender moments will be something I am so glad I took the time to do.

On the other hand, he has grown increasingly more distracted feeding and I am ready to get some of that time back that I have spent nursing and pumping daily.

As a way to end this season with a bang, or maybe with a boost, I have been trying out new lactation recipes, beyond my tried and true energy bites. Overnight oats and lactation brownies have become a staple in this final month.

This sweet and filling overnight oats recipe with almond butter, coconut, and chocolate chips might be my best lactation snack yet!

Why We Love Almond Joy Overnight Oats

My obsession with the almond, coconut, and chocolate chips flavor is one that I don’t see fading anytime soon. These lactation boosting overnight oats are a weekly staple here because they:

Are great for meal prep. You can easily whip up a batch of these overnight oats and snack on them all week long.
Fill you up. This is a great recipe for a filling snack that can also help your milk supply.
Taste great! I cannot stress just how delicious these overnight oats turn out.

Two green bowls from the side, with almond joy overnight oats.

What Makes These Overnight Oats Lactation Boosting?

When it comes to making food and snacks that support the production of breastmilk there are a few ingredients believed to help boost the supply. In this recipe we used:

Brewer’s Yeast– Packed with iron, protein, and vitamin B this superfood is a galactagogue – Greek for a substance that promotes lactation.
Old-Fashioned Oats– Iron rich oatmeal helps promote the production of breast milk.
Ground Flax Seed– Made from ground flaxseeds, this contains phytoestrogens (dietary estrogens) which are structurally similar to estrogen produced by the body and have the potential to have effects similar to estrogen.

Dairy-Free Changes to Lactation Overnight Oats

Making these overnight oats involves two dairy-free ingredients.

Non-dairy milk– From a flavor perspective I would go with almond or coconut milk to stick with the flavor palate of the recipe but any non-dairy milk you have on hand works great in this recipe.
Dairy-free chocolate chips– I really like the mini chocolate chips for this recipe, they are much easier to bite cold. Alternatively you could chop your favorite dairy-free chocolate chip up into bite sized pieces.

Two green bowls of overnight oatmeal on a tan counter next to a set of gold spoons.

How to Make Coconut Almond Lactation Overnight Oats

Ingredients You’ll Need

Old Fashioned Oats– It’s best to use old fashioned oats to keep the oatmeal from getting to mealy or grainy.
Flax and Brewers Yeast– Thicken the overnight oats while also adding lactation promoting ingredients.
Almond Extract– For a boost of almond flavor.
Almond Butter– Adds a thickness, 3 grams of protein, and magnesium to this overnight oats recipe.
Maple Syrup– Sweetens the overnight oats.
Non-dairy Milk– I typically grab almond or coconut milk for this recipe but oat or soy would also work. The milk hydrates the oats overnight.
Mix-Ins– Mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and almond slices add a delicious crunch and flavor to the overnight oats.

Ingredients for almond joy lactation overnight oats on a tan counter.

Step-by-Step Directions for Lactation Overnight Oats

Mix dry ingredients: In a 16 ounce mason jar, stir together old fashioned oats, ground flax, and brewers yeast.
Add wet ingredients: Next add almond extract, almond butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.
Mix well: Using a mini whisk, mix the ingredients together until the almond butter is well mixed into the overnight oats.

A glass mason jar with the dry ingredients for lactation overnight oats.

A glass mason jar with the ingredients for lactation overnight oats before mixing.

Add mix-ins: Add mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and almond slices. Stir to combine.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight for best results.

A top down image of almond joy lactation overnight oats in a mason jar before chilling.

A lidded glass mason jar of overnight oats before going into the fridge.

Tips for Success

I have made this recipe close to a dozen times. Since it’s a no-bake recipe, having the mixture well combined before putting in the fridge makes a huge difference. You’ll want to make sure to:

Mix the almond butter into the mixture well. I found the all natural almond butter a little thicker (I probably didn’t stir it enough in the jar) and had to use a little elbow grease and my mini whisk to really mix the almond butter in with the oats and other ingredients.
Chill overnight. I know prepping in advance can be hard with littles at home but the texture and consistency are so much better when they rest at least 8 hours. Personally I think the best jar is the one that sat in the fridge 24-48 hours.

A small green bowl with almond joy lactation overnight oats with a gold spoon sticking out.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

This no-bake recipe for almond and coconut lactation overnight oats can easily be whipped up with any tools you have at home. Here are the things I think would be handy if you do not currently have them:

Mason Jars– The wide top design makes it perfect for mixing the ingredients together until smooth. They are also extremely versatile and great for storing other items.
Overnight Oats Cups– If you have a million mason jars or just aren’t into the metal lid on the mason jar, these overnight oats cups have a twist top lid and won’t rust.
Mini Whisk– Probably one of my favorite kitchen tools, the mini whisk is ideal for mixing these overnight oats. It can easily fit into the mason jar and really work the almond butter into the rest of the mixture.

A gold spoon scooping out a heap of almond joy lactation overnight oats.

Lactation Overnight Oats FAQs

What is the best dairy-free milk for overnight oats?

Any dairy-free milk will work well in this recipe. From a flavor perspective I would choose almond milk or coconut milk.

How long can you store overnight oats in the refrigerator?

Overnight oats will keep up to 5 days in the fridge. That said, I think the brewers yeast gets a little more noticeable towards the 5th day so I would probably only make this recipe up to 3 days in advance. Alternatively you could simply wait to add the brewers yeast until just before eating.

Can you use different nut or seed butters?

Yes. Cashew butter would be the best replacement for almond butter in this recipe since it has a very neutral taste. Peanut butter and sunflower seed butter would also work in the recipe but they might impact the flavor of the final product.

What makes these good for lactation?

Old fashioned oats, brewers yeast, and ground flax are all considered lactation boosting ingredients that can help increase your milk supply.

Lactation Boosting Snacks to Make Next

As someone who has been nursing or pumping for close to 3 years, these are the snacks that keep me going.

If you tried this Almond Joy Lactation Overnight Oats recipe please let me know in the comments below!

You can also share a picture of it with me on Instagram by tagging @mylifeafterdairy so I can see all of your life after dairy adventures!

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