Baked mangoes are soft, sweet fruit and topped with an irresistible honey coconut-almond oat streusel. Paired with vanilla ice cream, it's an outrageously delicious and unique summer dessert with a stunning presentation.
Looking for more mango recipes to try this summer? Don’t miss my mango kulfi or refreshing mango lemonade next!
👉 This baked mangoes recipe has been a family and reader favorite since I first shared the recipe in 2023. It was updated with new photos, step-by-step pictures and a short video in May 2025.
What are baked mangoes? Inspired by classic baked apples, mango halves are topped with a delicious mix of oats, nuts, coconut, and honey, then baked until soft, juicy, and golden on top. Think of them as a tropical twist on stuffed fruit — or simply, stuffed mangoes!
It’s perfect when you want a fresh new way to use mango—or you're simply craving an easy, summery dessert.
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What type of mango is best for baked mangoes?
Use the best mangoes you can find. This recipe shines in peak summer with sweet, ripe mangoes, but it also works beautifully off-season—baking them with the honey-streusel topping brings out their natural sweetness and juiciness.
Choose mangoes that are ripe but still slightly firm, not soft or mushy, so they hold their shape during baking. Mangoes with flatter sides are ideal—they’ll sit upright in the baking dish without wobbling.
You’ll need 2 large or 3 medium mangoes for the amount of topping listed, but the streusel can easily be scaled up or down depending on the number of mangoes you’re using.
How to cut the mangoes into two halves?
Mangoes have a flat, oblong pit in the center, and the goal is to slice around it to separate the flesh into two halves.
To cut the mango, hold it upright on a cutting board with the stem end facing down. Using a sharp knife, slice from the top down, just off-center, to cut along one side of the pit. Repeat on the other side.
You’ll end up with three pieces: two fleshy halves and a center section that contains the pit.
Substitutions & Variations
Swap the Nuts: Use a mix like cashews, pistachios, or almonds instead of just almonds—or go with your favorite single nut. They all pair beautifully with mango.
Nut-Free Option: Replace the nuts with extra rolled oats and shredded coconut for a total of 1¼ cups of dry ingredients.
Vegan-Friendly: Substitute honey with maple syrup to make the recipe fully vegan.
Flavor Swap: Not a fan of cardamom? Use vanilla extract for a more classic flavor twist.
Butter Instead of Coconut Oil: Prefer a richer flavor? Use melted butter—just like in our easy baked peaches recipe.
How to make baked mangoes?
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How to score a mango?
Hold one mango half in the palm of your hand and gently score the flesh with the tip of a sharp knife in a crisscross pattern, cutting about three-quarters of the way through—be careful not to pierce the skin. Scoring allows the honey to soak into the mango as it bakes creating little pockets to hold the streusel in place.
Serving suggestion
The best way to enjoy baked mangoes is for dessert, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a swirl of whipped cream, just like you would with the air fryer apple crisp.
For a lighter option, I love mine with a generous dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt. It’s delicious served warm or at room temperature.
👩🍳 Recipe tips
- Baking Dish: Use any oven-safe dish that’s large enough to hold the mango halves comfortably without crowding or squeezing them in.
- Mango: Avoid using overly ripe or soft mangoes—they can become mushy while baking and won’t hold their shape well.
- Quantity: You’ll need 2 large or 3 medium mangoes for the amount of topping provided.
- Nut-Free Option: To make it nut-free, replace the almonds with rolled oats.
- Coconut: Both sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut work well—use whichever you prefer.
- Nut Mix: Feel free to swap the almonds with a mix of chopped raw cashews, pistachios, or more almonds for added texture and flavor.
Frequently asked questions
A fully ripe fruit is bright yellow with some occasional red, depending on the variety. The skin should have no trace of green. Give a gentle squeeze. It should be soft with a slight give.
Go for the sniff test. A ripe mango will have a tropical aroma near the stem end.
If your mango is still hard, store them at room temperature until it has become soft to the touch. To speed up the ripening process, store then in a brown paper bag at room temperature. the ethane gas they release will help them ripen faster.
Ripe fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The best mango to use for baked mangoes are the ones that are sweet with smooth flesh without any trace of fiber like Kent, Alphonso, Manila, Kesar or Palmer. Select firm fruits with slightly flatter sides so they can sit up straight in the baking dish without wobbling around.
Tip: The larger the mangoes, the more filling will fit inside!
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Baked Mangoes
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe mango (or use 3 medium)
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup sliced almonds chopped
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Have an oven-safe dish that’s large enough to hold the mango halves ready.
- Cut mango - Cut the mangoes into two halves and set aside the seed for snacking. Using a sharp knife, gently score the flesh in a crisscross pattern, cutting about three-quarters of the way through—be careful not to cut through the skin. Place the scored mango halves in the baking dish.👉 Need a visual? Check out the short video for cutting instructions.
- In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Spoon the mixture over the mango halves, gently pressing it down so it stays in place.
- Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until the topping is a deep golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Such a yummy sounding breakfast!! You always come up with the most unique recipes, using flavors that sound so wonderful together!
Maria Doss
Thank you so much Kelly:)
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
love this idea!! i feel like it's a 50/50 shot when it comes to mangoes (and avocadoes!) being duds, so this sounds perfect when i don't want to eat one plain and raw.
Maria Doss
Yes, this is a great use for such mangoes:)
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I've never thought of baking mangoes! This is so genius. I would love to top it with Greek yogurt, granola and a little honey for breakfast!
Maria Doss
Thank you Kathy:)
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Baked mangoes sound absolutely delicious. I have a few mangoes in the fruit bowl, and would love to try out this recipe, sounds like a fantastic breakfast...definitely pinning !
Maria Doss
Thank you Ashika:)
jenny
This sounds delicious!
Maria Doss
Thank you Jenny:)
Susi
Delicious & fantastic. Really appreciate your thoughts. Keep this up. Thanks for sharing.
Juana
How does one snack on a mango SEED?!
Maria Doss
Hi Juana, Great question! You will chew on all the mango flesh around the seed and then dispose the seed. Hope it helps:)
Jennifer Horstman
This is absolutely delicious. Brilliant one. Can't wait to try this out. Keep it up.
LetsCurry
Maria
I have never baked mangoes and this recipe of yours for a breakfast Sounds like a treat with so many nuts going in to it. Thanks