Let these vibrant blended mango overnight oats put you in instant vacation mode. Lush mango, fragrant coconut, and a hint of lime bring the tropics home to you. Prep in 10 minutes, chill, and get ready for a relaxing morning!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s seasonal: You can probably find mango year-round, but when it’s at its peak over the summer, it’s absolutely divine.
- It’s healthy: Oats are heart-healthy and give you steady energy. Although I used coconut milk and yogurt for a more tropical flavor, you can substitute other plant-based alternatives to reduce the saturated fat content if needed.
- It’s easy: I love overnight oats because you can prep them in minutes. And maybe it’s just me, but I always feel like I’m starting my day ahead of the game when I open my fridge in the morning and see breakfast already waiting for me. (Hooray for one less pre-coffee decision to make!)
Ingredients
- Mango: Nothing beats fresh mango when it’s in season, but frozen mango will also work. Not only does mango add a bright, tropical sweetness, it contains antioxidants that boost immune function and skin health.
- Old-fashioned (rolled) oats: Oats are high in fiber, helping you feel full longer. Oats help keep blood pressure stable and can help lower cholesterol. Be sure to use old-fashioned oats (also called “rolled” oats), not steel-cut oats. Steel-cut oats require more liquid and time to soften and will not give you the same creamy, pudding-like texture.
- Unsweetened coconut drinking milk: I say “drinking milk” to distinguish this from canned coconut milk, which has a much thicker texture. You’ll find coconut drinking milk in cartons or bottles in the refrigerated section of the grocery store with other plant-based milks. I prefer coconut drinking milk in this recipe because it has a subtle coconut flavor. However, it does have a higher saturated fat content than some other plant-based milks, so if this is a concern, it’s totally fine to substitute another unsweetened plant milk (e.g., soy milk, almond milk).
- Unsweetened plain coconut yogurt: This adds thickness, creaminess, and a subtle coconut flavor. Feel free to substitute it with a different plant-based yogurt if you don’t like coconut flavor or if you want to reduce the saturated fat content.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds soften and swell overnight, adding thickness and creaminess to the overnight oats. Chia seeds are a great natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.
- Ground flaxseed: Flaxseeds have a neutral taste that is virtually undetectable in overnight oats. I like to add them because they are high in lignans, which promote cardiovascular health and may help protect against certain types of cancer. If you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of chia seeds.
- Maple syrup: A natural sweetener that has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.
- Vanilla extract: Adds sweetness and depth.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice: Contributes a zesty tropical flair. Just a little goes a long way. For this reason, I included a range on the recipe card. If your yogurt is pretty tart and tangy on its own, the minimum amount may be all you need.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Add 1 cup of mango, the oats, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, chia seeds, flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of lime juice to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add an additional ½ teaspoon of lime juice, if desired. If your yogurt is tart to begin with, additional lime juice may not be necessary.
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to one large container or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 4: In the morning, top individual servings with diced fresh mango, coconut flakes, lime zest, and/or an optional sprinkle of coconut sugar. Enjoy chilled.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- High-speed blender
- Large container with lid or individual serving containers with lids
Storage
Mango overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. They are best enjoyed chilled.
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Mango Overnight Oats
Let these vibrant blended mango overnight oats put you in instant vacation mode. Lush mango, fragrant coconut, and a hint of lime bring the tropics home to you. Prep in 10 minutes, chill, and get ready for a relaxing morning!
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- high-speed blender
- large container with lid or individual serving containers with lids
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango diced
- 1 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut drinking milk or other unsweetened plant-based milk (see Ingredient Note; I used So Delicious Original Organic Coconut Milk)
- ¼ cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt or other plant-based yogurt (see Ingredient Note; I used So Delicious Unsweetened Plain Coconut Yogurt Alternative)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice (juice of about ¼ to ½ medium lime) to taste
Toppings (optional)
- fresh mango diced
- shredded coconut flakes
- lime zest
- coconut sugar
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of mango, the oats, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, chia seeds, flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon lime juice to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add an additional ½ teaspoon of lime juice, if desired. Some brands of plant-based yogurt are quite tart, so depending on which brand you use, more may not be necessary.
- Transfer the mixture to one large container or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, top individual servings with diced fresh mango, coconut flakes, lime zest, and/or an optional sprinkle of coconut sugar. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Mango overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. They are best enjoyed chilled.
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