Description
Enjoy a tropical twist on breakfast with these Mango Coconut Overnight Oats! This easy, nutritious recipe features rolled oats soaked in creamy coconut milk, combined with fresh mango and chia seeds for a delicious, hassle-free morning meal. Perfect for meal prep, just mix the ingredients, let them soak overnight, and wake up to a flavorful start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and chia seeds.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to ensure the oats and chia seeds are evenly coated.
- Add honey or maple syrup if desired, adjusting to taste.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Dice the ripe mango into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Gently fold half of the diced mango into the oat mixture.
- Reserve the other half of the mango for topping in the morning.
- Transfer the oat mixture into a jar or an airtight container.
- Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator to soak overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.
- Remove the jar from the refrigerator. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a splash of coconut milk.
- Top with the reserved diced mango.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap mango for other fruits like pineapple, banana, or berries.
- For added creaminess and protein, stir in a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter before soaking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Top with chopped nuts for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes