Make Mango Overnight Oats with oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and milk for a delicious breakfast that takes only five minutes. Let it sit overnight for best results!
Breakfast for kids doesn't get much easier than this!
Who knew that mango could be so versatile? I mean, I even use it to make mango salad dressing. Seriously, it adds such a nice, sweet flavor and has a smooth texture that goes well with so much.
Just wait until you try mango with oats. It's so good!!
And if you are new to making overnight oats, the key is to let it sit for several hours before serving, which is why it's called 'overnight' oats. It might sound complicated, but it actually is so incredibly easy.
Just mix everything together in a mason jar then refrigerate overnight and breakfast will be ready the next morning. That's it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This refreshing and quick overnight oats recipe is sweet enough to win kids over and hearty enough to keep them feeling full longer. Plus, it will save you time on busy mornings!
- Meal Prep Overnight oats are perfect for meal prepping, especially 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 The best part about this recipe is that it requires no baking and no cooking. Just mix it all together and let it sit in the fridge for at least a few hours. It is a very simple process that produces a delicious, quick and healthy breakfast option.
- High in Fiber 6 grams of fiber per serving from the oats, chia seeds, and mango. Cooking with oats and eating fresh fruit will help to meet your daily fiber needs.
- 9 grams of protein This is in one serving.
Dietitian Tips
Serving breakfast made with oats and fresh fruit is a great way to ensure your kids are meeting their fiber needs.
Also, keep in mind that overnight oats can be served warm or cold. At first, my daughter (who typically loves oatmeal) did not care for overnight oats. But once I warmed them up in the microwave and asked her to try it again, she was sold! 😅
What are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are made using a process that involves 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. Either way, it's a quick breakfast option that the whole family will love.
Recipe Variations
This is a classic overnight oats recipe, which makes it easy to modify or customize based on your preferences!
- Sprinkle on coconut flakes or more tropical fruits for more tropical flavors.
- If you don't have maple syrup, stir in a small amount of brown sugar instead.
- Sprinkle hemp seeds on top of the mango for even more texture and fiber.
- Stir in a few tablespoons of plain or vanilla flavored Greek yogurt to make creamy overnight oats.
- Substitute some of the milk with mango flavored kefir. If making this substitution, leave out the maple syrup until after you taste the mango oats because there is sugar added to flavored kefir.
- 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. In fact, using a plant-based milk will make this a vegan overnight oats recipe in case that matters to you.
Ingredient Notes
- Oats Use old-fashioned oats work best, not quick oats. Oats are a whole grain. They are an excellent source of soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, phosphorus, thiamine, magnesium, and zinc. The American Heart Association recommends that at least half of the grains you eat are whole grains.
- Milk Provides protein, calcium, and vitamin D. I use skim or 2% milk. Milk alternatives can be used in place of milk.
- Chia Seeds According to Harvard, chia seeds are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a complete protein, providing all of the essential amino acids.
- Maple Syrup Natural sweetener. Because, well, kids prefer oatmeal when it's sweet!
- Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, and a Pinch of Salt Added for flavor.
- Mango A stone fruit and is typically very sweet. Alphonso mangos are the sweetest I have found in the States. Mangos are high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
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 quart-sized airtight container or mason jar and stir well.
- Top the overnight oat mixture with mango chunks.
- Cover, refrigerate and let sit for a minimum of 8 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If you don't have a ripe mango, substitute it with a different fruit or leave the fruit out altogether. It will still taste great!
- Frozen mango can be used in place of fresh, it just won't taste as sweet.
- If your kids don't like cold oats, warm them in the microwave.
- This is not a very sweet overnight oat recipe, so if you are new to overnight oats or are used to sweet oatmeal, you may want to add a little more maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, absolutely. If your kids prefer this warm, simply heat it up in the microwave before serving. It really is delicious warm or cold.
I do not suggest using instant oats or quick-cooking oats because the texture will end up more like soup. Old fashioned rolled oats work best.
You can used steel cut oats instead, but they will need longer to soak. Old fashioned oats work the best.
As long as the ingredients (like milk) do not expire sooner, overnight oats can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.
There are several ways to add protein to overnight oats. The simplest suggestion I have is to stir in Greek yogurt, peanut butter, or almond butter.
Protein powder can be added to overnight oats, but you will also need to increase the amount of liquid.
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📖 Recipe
Mango Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 Glass jar pint-sized
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup diced mango
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 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
- If you don't have a ripe mango, substitute it with a different fruit or leave the fruit out altogether. It will still taste great!
- Frozen mango can be used in place of fresh, it just won't taste as sweet.
- If your kids don't like cold oats, warm them in the microwave.
- This is not a very sweet overnight oat recipe, so if you are new to overnight oats or are used to sweet oatmeal, you may want to add a little more maple syrup.
- Store refrigerated. Eat within 3-days, unless any ingredients you are using (like milk) expires sooner.
- See the full post for recipe variations.
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