If you're looking for a quick, healthy breakfast that tastes like sunshine in a jar, these Mango Overnight Oats are for you! Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, frozen sweet mango, and a touch of cinnamon, this easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. Simply stir everything together the night before, refrigerate, and wake up to a creamy, delicious breakfast that's ready to grab and go.
As a Registered Dietitian, I love overnight oats because they're an easy way to add more whole grains, fiber, and fruit to your morning with very little work.
What I do is prep a few jars on Sunday for me and my girls (yes, they now request mango overnight oats for breakfast :), so breakfast is already taken care of during busy weekday mornings.
Quick Look:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: none
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Flavor: simple, slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon.
- Best for: busy mornings, meal prep.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Meal Prep Overnight oats are perfect for meal prepping because they are designed to let sit and soak in the fridge. Make 2-3 days' worth of overnight oats at a time in separate mason jars and you'll have a delicious grab-and-go breakfast ready for days!
- Simple Recipe No baking and no cooking. Just mix it all together and let it sit in the fridge for at least a few hours.
- Quick Breakfast With 9 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, this mango overnight oats recipe will keep you feeling full longer.
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are made by soaking old-fashioned oats in water or milk (any kind of milk) for several hours. The ingredients are mixed together, usually at night, and then sit in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the oats and chia seeds time to soften.
Overnight oats are made to be eaten cold but can definitely be enjoyed warmed up as well. Perfect for grab-and-go breakfast option.
Ingredient Notes
- Oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats or sprouted rolled oats. Do not use quick oats or steel cut oats. Oats are an excellent source of fiber, phosphorus, thiamine, magnesium, and zinc.
- Milk An excellent source of protein and calcium. I use skim or 2% milk. Feel free to use a milk alternative, instead.
- Chia Seeds An excellent source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium.
- Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup. If you like oats more on the sweet side, add another half teaspoon of maple syrup.
- Seasonings Cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt help optimize flavor.
- Mango Use fresh or frozen mango. I prefer to use frozen mango because it's easier to cut into small pieces.
How To Make Overnight Oats with Mango
Here's a quick overview of the steps to make mango overnight oats. For the full list of ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Mix all ingredients except for the mango together in a glass jar and stir well.
- Cut fresh or frozen mango into small chunks. Frozen mango is easiest to cut.
- Top the overnight oat mixture with mango chunks.
- Cover, refrigerate and let sit for a minimum of 4-6 hours (ideally overnight). Serve and enjoy!
Easy Modifications
For Kids
- Sweeter Add one additional teaspoon of pure maple syrup to make this more appealing to kids who have a 'sweet tooth.' This is the only way my youngest would eat mango overnight oats at first.
- Tropical Flavor Tops with a sprinkle of coconut flakes or use a variety of cubed frozen tropical fruits.
- More Mango Flavor Use mango flavored kefir instead of milk. If making this substitution, leave out the maple syrup.
- Dairy-Free Almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk can be used in place of cow's milk to make overnight oats. The taste and nutrition profile will change, but it should still taste great.
For Parents Looking for More Protein
- Double the amount of chia seeds to add ~ 1g protein per serving.
- Stir in a tablespoon of hemp hearts to add ~ 3g protein per serving.
- Stir in one-quarter cup of Greek yogurt or Skyr to add 2.5-3g protein per serving.
- Use ultra-filtered milk instead of regular milk to add ~ 3g protein per serving.
Dietitian Tip
Serving breakfast made with oats, chia seeds, and fresh fruit is a great way to ensure you and your kids are meeting your fiber needs.
📖 Recipe
Mango Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅔ cup milk any kind
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup mango Bite-sized pieces. While any kind of mango can be used, frozen mango is much easier to cut than fresh.
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla pure vanilla extract
- dash of cinnamon
- 2 pinches of salt
Instructions
- Mix oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a pint sized jar and mix well.
- Top with diced mango.
- Seal with a lid and refrigerate overnight.
- Consume within three days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve cold or warm.
- Use fresh or frozen mango. I prefer to use frozen mango because it's easier to cut into small pieces.
- To make it a little sweeter, add an additional half teaspoon of maple syrup.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For more protein: Stir in a few tablespoons of hemp hearts, nut butter, yogurt, or feel free to use kefir instead of milk.
Sam F says
These overnight oats are perfect - the best recipe I have ever tried!! I love swapping out the fruit to change it up.
Kristi Ruth RD says
Wow, what a compliment! I'm so glad you're loving this recipe - thank you for taking the time to write a review!