Mango Blended Overnight Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats blended with ripe mango and yogurt, topped with granola for a refreshing start.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mango Puree

07 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola
09 - Fresh mango slices (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds if using, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the diced mango to the blender and blend again until fully smooth and incorporated.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into two jars or bowls; cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow softening and flavor melding.
04 - Stir the overnight mixture before serving, then top each portion with granola and fresh mango slices as desired; serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, so even on mornings when your brain hasn't woken up yet, you've got a restaurant-quality breakfast waiting.
  • The blended texture is velvet-smooth, nothing like chunky oats—mango makes it taste indulgent without any actual effort.
  • One recipe becomes two servings, which means less thinking about portions and more time actually eating.
02 -
  • The overnight rest is non-negotiable—you can't just blend this and eat it immediately because the oats need time to soften and become creamy, not chewy.
  • Ripe mango is everything; I learned this the hard way by using a mango that looked good but tasted like cardboard, and it made the whole thing taste flat and forgettable.
03 -
  • Freeze extra mango when it's in season, and you'll be able to make this recipe taste like summer even in December.
  • The thickness of your overnight oats depends on how much milk you use—less milk makes it pudding-like, more milk makes it pourable, so adjust based on whether you want to eat it with a spoon or a straw.
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