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Mango Overnight Oats

A bright, refreshing and protein-packed recipe that's easy to make and will start your day in the best way possible.
Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, meal prep
Servings: 2
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup large flake oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup dairy milk or 1 ⅓ plant based beverage
  • 1 cup mango chopped
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, container or mason jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, yogurt, and milk and stir well. Make sure the oats and chia seeds are all evenly incorporated.
  • If using frozen fruit, add the mango, raspberries and lime zest. Mix together.
  • Store in the fridge for minimum 1 hour or overnight.
  • If using fresh fruit, add the mango, raspberries and lime zest to the oats right before you plan to eat it. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions

  • 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.
  • 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
    • 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.
  • 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.
 

Dietary preferences

  • Gluten free: make sure you opt for gluten free oats!
  • Vegan: choose plant-based yogurt and milk like soy, almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk.