Mango Overnight Oats
on May 25, 2022, Updated Oct 24, 2023
This healthy Mango Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious breakfast recipe loaded with tropical flavors. The oats are soaked overnight in milk, yogurt, and mangoes. It comes together in 10 minutes using simple ingredients.
Here are some more overnight oat recipes: Brown Sugar Overnight Oats, Strawberry Overnight Oats, Vanilla Coffee Overnight Oats, Biscoff Overnight Oats, and Apple Pie Overnight Oats.
About Mango Overnight Oats
Mango Overnight Oats is a delicious and healthy no-cook breakfast recipe in which rolled oats are soaked overnight (or for 6-8 hours) in milk, yogurt, and mango puree.
Soaking oats in liquid overnight breaks them down and allows them to soak up all the flavors. It also helps break down the phytic acid and improves the absorption of nutrients.
Adding mangoes to the oatmeal gives it a sweetness and a tropical flavor. The texture of the mangoes also helps to make the oatmeal creamier.
Although I like to serve overnight oats chilled, you can heat them for a warm breakfast. Top the oats with your choice of topping and serve for a healthy and delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Oats – Overnight oats are best made using rolled oats (old-fashioned oats). However, instant oats (quick oats) can also work. Keep in mind that instant oats can become a little mushy after soaking.
DO NOT use steel-cut oats to make overnight oats. They do not get softened by just soaking; they need proper cooking before you can eat them.
Yogurt – Use plain yogurt or Greek yogurt to soak the oats. I like full-fat yogurt as it makes my oats rich and creamy, but skim milk will also work fine.
To make the recipe vegan, replace dairy yogurt with plant-based yogurt like coconut yogurt, soy yogurt, etc.
Milk – I like to use whole milk (full-fat milk) to soak the oats as it makes them creamy and rich. Skim or low-fat milk can make this mango oatmeal recipe healthier.
To make the recipe vegan, replace the dairy milk with plant-based milk, such as almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
Mangoes – You will need mango puree and mango cubes.
To make the overnight oats, choose ripe and juicy mangoes. My favorites are Indian varieties like Alphonso or Kesar.
Mexican ones like Atalufa mangoes are also great.
You can use any other variety of ripe and juicy mangoes that are easily available.
Instead of fresh mango chunks, you can use frozen mango pieces.
I like to use my homemade mango puree, but you can also use frozen or canned mango puree.
Others – You will also need chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract.
Replace honey with brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar for vegan.
If you want to add extra protein to your overnight oats with mangoes, stir in a scoop of protein powder before storing it in the fridge.
How To Make Mango Flavored Overnight Oats
Stir together the following ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- 1 and ½ cups of rolled oats
- 1 and ½ cups of plain yogurt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 teaspoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup of chopped mangoes
- ¾ cup mango puree
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
If you are in a hurry, you can soak the oats for at least 2-3 hours. They will not be as soft, though.
Add more milk if the oats are too thick, and mix well. The overnight oats should have a pudding-like consistency. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
Topping Ideas
Chopped mangoes and sliced bananas.
Slivered nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.
Seeds like chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, etc.
Nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, pistachio butter, etc.
Shredded coconut, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs, and edible flowers.
You could top your overnight oats with whipped cream or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a more decadent breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can add other fruits like bananas, strawberries, or papaya.
Add spices like ground cardamom, ginger, or cinnamon.
Stir in some cocoa powder if you want a chocolate flavor.
You can make the oats with water, but they will be less creamy. You can use almond milk, coconut milk, or another plant-based milk for a vegan option.
Yes, you can make overnight oats without yogurt. However, the yogurt does add some creaminess and protein to the dish.
Storage Suggestions
Mango overnight oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If you are meal prepping, you can make a big batch at the beginning of the week and then enjoy them for breakfast all week.
I like to transfer the oats to individual serving mason jars. This way I can just grab one jar on busy mornings and have my healthy breakfast on the go.
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Mango Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 and ½ cups plain yogurt (full-fat, skim or plant based)
- 1 cup milk (whole, skim, or plant-based)
- 6 teaspoons chia seeds
- ¾ cup chopped mangoes
- ¾ cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 3 tablespoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir together oats, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, mangoes, mango puree, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- If you are in a hurry, you can soak the oats for a minimum of 2-3 hours. They will not be as soft though.
- Add more milk if the oats are too thick and mix well. The overnight oats should have pudding-like consistency. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
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