Raspberry Mango Lime Overnight Oats

This Raspberry Mango Lime Overnight Oats is the breakfast of the summer! It’s a bright, refreshing and protein-packed recipe that will start your day in the best way possible. Save valuable time by preparing these the night before and get ready for the best morning routine you could imagine.

If you have followed me on social media for any length of time you will likely know how much I love overnight oats. They have been part of my morning routine for several years and ultimately, have saved me countless hours in the kitchen. I dive deep into the benefits of overnight oats here but as a brief reminder, they are filling, versatile, quick to make, inexpensive and nutritious!

Nutrition Benefits of Overnight Oats

It may be hard to believe that a quick and easy breakfast is this packed with nutrients, but it’s true! I have broken down the nutrition information for each ingredient, calculated per serving amount.

Large flake oats: Per 1/3 serving, there are 3 grams of fibre, 4 grams of protein and 8% of daily value of iron.

Chia seeds: Per 1 tbsp, there are 3.5 grams of fibre, 2 grams of protein, over 100% of daily omega 3s and a variety of minerals.

Greek yogurt: Per 1/3 cup, there are 7 grams of protein and 7% of daily calcium.

Milk (dairy or soy): Per 2/3 cup of 2% dairy milk, there are 5 grams of protein, 15% of daily calcium, and significant amounts of vitamin B2, B12 and K.

Raspberries and mango: They provide a source of vitamin C and fibre.

Ingredients for Raspberry Mango Lime Overnight Oats

For this recipe, you will need:

• Oats
  • I prefer using large flake oats for overnight oats because they hold the texture better.
  • If you only have quick oats, I recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp so that it’s not too liquidy or mushy.
• Chia seeds
  • These gel up when they are mixed with liquid. Some people may not enjoy this texture but I think it’s a great way to add some volume and extra nutrients to the oats.
• Greek yogurt
  • I recommend using Greek yogurt because it’s thicker and provides a lot more protein compared to regular yogurt.
  • If you only have regular yogurt, I also recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp so that it’s not too liquidy or mushy.
• Milk
  • Use your preferred choice of milk or plant-based beverage.
  • If you are looking for a higher protein option, I recommend using dairy milk or soy milk. Other plant-based beverages like almond or oat milk provide much less protein.

Adding Flavour to Overnight Oats

• Raspberries
  • Feel free to use fresh or frozen raspberries. If using frozen raspberries, add them to your oats the night before to allow them to freeze overnight. Alternatively, you can microwave them in a small bowl in the morning and then add them when you’re ready to eat.
• Mango
  • You can also use fresh or frozen mango. If using frozen mango, refer to the above instructions.
• Lime zest
  • Using lime zest instead of lime juice is a great way to get a punch of flavour, without the added liquid, which could make the dish too mushy. However, if you don’t mind the slight change in texture and prefer lime juice, you can add this instead.

Storing Overnight Oats

I get a lot of questions about how many batches of overnight oats you can make at one time and how long you can keep them in the fridge. Typically, I make enough for 2 breakfasts and store them in the fridge in airtight containers. However, there have been times when I have skipped a day of having them and end up eating a batch 3 days after I made them. They have always stayed fresh and delicious for that duration, just as long as they are sealed properly and kept in the fridge.

If you prefer to try them by making a batch for 1 morning, that’s a great start. I’m confident you will be making more for the following day once you get to taste this recipe!

I hope these Raspberry Mango Lime Overnight Oats are a great start to your day. Don’t forget to check out some of these other oat-based breakfast recipes:

• Pink Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal
• Slow Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal
• Pear Almond Baked Oatmeal

 

If you make this Raspberry Mango Lime Overnight Oats recipe, I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!