July 20, 2023
Mango Overnight Oats
Servings:
1
Difficulty:
This meal-prep friendly summer breakfast comes together in minutes the night before to give you something to look forward to as soon as you get out of bed.
Why you will love this recipe
Meal prep friendly. Overnight oats are a great make ahead breakfast. Mix everything the night before and wake up to a nourishing meal that is all ready to go.
Promotes gut motility. Oats and chia seeds are rich in soluble fiber, the type that helps to bulk your stool and clear out unwanted waste from your GI tract.
Helps keep you satisfied throughout the morning. Adding chia seeds, protein powder, and nuts as toppings helps to soften the blood sugar spike from oats and keep you full until lunch.
Ingredients
1 mango
½ cup rolled oats
½ tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop protein powder, optional
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup plant milk
⅛ tsp salt
Toppings of choice
Method
PREP. Peel and dice mango. Prep other toppings as needed.
ASSEMBLE. Place rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder (if using), plant milk, and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Mix together until well combined. Add water as needed if the mixture is too chunky.
CHILL. Place in bowl or mason jar. Top with diced mango. Place in fridge to soften oats, at least overnight.
SERVE. Remove from fridge. Add desired toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make overnight oats not mushy? Adding chia seeds helps to break up the mushy texture of oats with small bits of crunchy pops.
What can I top overnight oats with? I topped mine with cashews, coconut shreds, and almond butter. Other good toppings would be granola, hemp hearts, walnuts, or raisins.
What can I use if I do not have fresh mango? Use frozen mango chunks instead of fresh mango.