Hertzoggie Apricot & Coconut Overnight Oats

22 February 2026 By Jimmy Smith
Hertzoggie-inspired apricot and coconut overnight oats with apricot jam and coconut
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Hertzoggie Apricot & Coconut Overnight Oats

Apricot jam and coconut the flavours of the classic Cape Hertzoggie tartlet folded into a creamy jar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Stir the oats, chia seeds and half the coconut in a jar.
  2. Add the milk, yoghurt, apricot jam and vanilla and mix well.
  3. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Top with the remaining coconut and a little extra jam in the morning.

Notes

A proudly Cape recipe. Toast the coconut for the topping if you like a deeper flavour.

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