Mango Overnight Oats is like a vacation in a jar! It is a delicious combination of juicy, ripe mangoes, yogurt, and coconut, flavored with ground cardamom for a tropical vibe!
If you like more unique overnight oats recipes, try my chocolate cherry overnight oats or the Indian overnight oats recipe next!
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Mango Overnight Oats Recipe
🕒 Ready In: ~10 minutes plus soaking time
👪 Serves: 1 serving
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, chia seeds, fresh mango, coconut, Greek yogurt and sugar
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian and gluten free option
📌 Difficulty: Easy, no cooking or baking
Why you’ll love these mango overnight oats?
Give your overnight oats a tropical summer makeover! This mango overnight oats recipe is bursting with sweet, juicy summer mango, shredded coconut, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of warm cardamom.
Similar to my mango chia pudding, it’s like a mini vacation in a jar, ready in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a satisfying, healthy snack anytime. Perfect for beach vibes at home or a bright, refreshing start to your morning!
- maria doss
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Ingredients
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- Oats - Use old fashioned or rolled oats for the best texture. Steel cut oats will take much longer to get softer, requires more liquid, and probably won’t be quite as soft as the rolled oats variety. They may also be more difficult to digest when eaten raw. Whereas instant oats will disintegrate into the liquid, making your dish have a mushy consistency.
- Milk - Use whole or skim milk. Coconut or almond milk will also be a great substitute.
- Yogurt - Greek yogurt makes it thick, creamy and adds protein as in strawberry overnight oats.
- Chia Seeds - Swells up and naturally thickens the mango overnight oats.
- Sugar: White sugar, with its neutral flavor, allows the sweet taste of mango to truly stand out. While other sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, agave, brown sugar, or jaggery can be used, they often alter the taste.
- Cardamom - Use freshly ground cardamom powder. If you don't have cardamom powder, then add couple of tablespoons of cardamom pods into a dry grinder, process until super fine and use ½ teaspoon for this recipe.
Tips for Success
- Use only rolled oats and not steel cut or instant variety.
- Use gluten-free oats to make it gluten-free overnight oats with mango.
- Use fresh, in-season mangoes. Frozen mangoes tend to lack the sweetness and robust flavor of those harvested at the peak of summer.
More mango recipes to try
Mango Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sugar or as needed
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup chopped ripe mango and more for topping
- 1 to 2 tablespoons shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients. Add oats, milk, yogurt, sugar, chia seeds, ground cardamom and salt in a mason jar. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
- Chill overnight. Top with chopped mangoes and shredded coconut. Refrigerate overnight.
- Serve. Enjoy it as is, or gently fold the mango into the creamy oats for a burst of flavor in every bite. Top with extra mango, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds for a little added crunch and texture.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make?
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Serving suggestions
Like this coconut chia pudding, mango overnight oats is best enjoyed cold, straight from the refrigerator, topped with more chopped mango for breakfast or snack.
I like to top with more chopped mango, sweetened shredded coconut and sliced almonds before serving. Other tasty topping ideas might include:
- Sliced bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries or pineapple to bring home the tropical flavor.
- Sprinkle toasted and chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios or hazelnuts for crunch.
👉 Love mangoes? We have a huge collection of mango recipes like mango lemonade or mango crumble.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's best to store overnight oats with fresh fruits for no more than 3 to 4 days. To keep them at their freshest, I recommend adding the toppings just before you're ready to enjoy your oats.
You can use any mango that’s in season, sweet, and perfectly ripe, but for the creamiest texture, Ataulfo, Haden, or Kent mangoes are ideal. Avoid fibrous varieties, as they can make the oats stringy and less enjoyable to eat.
Overnight oats are traditionally eaten cold straight from the fridge, which is why they’re especially popular in summer. But if you prefer them warm, you can heat them! Just avoid adding the mango while soaking, since fresh fruit can become mushy and lose its flavor when heated. Instead, stir in the mango after warming for the best taste and texture.
Yes! You can use frozen mango, but for the best flavor and sweetness, fresh mangoes are ideal—especially in summer when they’re perfectly ripe. If you use frozen mango, make sure to thaw and drain it completely before adding. You may also want to adjust the sweetness, since frozen mangoes are often less sweet than fresh ones.
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