Mango Overnight Oats with chia seeds and Greek yogurt has become our new summer favorite; it feels like eating dessert for breakfast, in the best way! It’s creamy, fruity, and filling, exactly what I need on busy mornings. It comes together in 10 minutes and is perfect for meal prep.
There’s something so comforting about starting your day with a breakfast that feels special but is actually super easy. These Mango Overnight Oats are just that—made with sweet mangoes, yogurt, oats, and chia seeds.
Even better, this is a no-cook recipe. You can mix it up in the evening, and breakfast is ready to go in the morning, or do meal prep for the whole week. It’s nourishing, delicious, and keeps you full for hours. And when mangoes are in season, we make the most of them—whether it’s mango lassi, mango salsa, or these overnight oats.
What started as a quick breakfast idea turned into something I now make on repeat. It takes just 10 minutes to put together — I usually mix everything in a jar at night and pop it in the fridge and refrigerate it overnight (or at least 4–8 hours), and breakfast is ready to grab in the morning. That’s it. No stove, no cooking. And when the weather is warm, that’s exactly what I need.
All the reasons these mango overnight oats are my go-to summer breakfast:
- No cooking needed: Just blend, mix, chill, and enjoy. No stove or cooking needed!
- Naturally Sweet & Creamy: Made with fresh mangoes, yogurt, and maple syrup, it tastes like dessert but is loaded with nutrients.
- Great for Meal Prep: Make ahead and grab-and-go in the morning.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like nuts, extra fruit for added flavor, and crunch.
- Great for kids: Kid-friendly and perfect for summer.
Creamy Mango Overnight Oats
What is your favorite fruit? For me, it is, hands down, MANGO! And this love is not a recent one; I grew up enjoying mangoes all summer, so much so that my mom had to actually stop me from eating fruit.
Mango Overnight Oats are a no-cook breakfast made by soaking rolled oats in a blend of mango, milk, and yogurt overnight. By morning, the oats have softened and soaked up all the flavors to become creamy and pudding-like.
It’s almost like having a mango milkshake mixed with oats—cold, refreshing, and filling. You can make it with fresh, frozen, or canned mangoes, and adjust the sweetness to your taste.
I’m happy to see this love for mangoes slowly passing on to my daughters. They’ve started enjoying mangoes just like I did growing up. So it’s no surprise that these creamy mango overnight oats have become a favorite breakfast in our home. My girls get excited when they see it in the fridge and love adding their toppings (usually extra mango and some nuts!).
Ingredients
Mango: You can use fresh, frozen, or canned mango pulp in this recipe. If available, Alphonso mangoes are the best and sweetest. However, it is totally fine to use other varieties of mangoes. Look for very ripe mangoes. If using mango pulp, use 1 cup instead of the mango chunks in this recipe.
Rolled Oats: They’re the best for this recipe because they soften and become chewy overnight. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill old-fashioned oats.
Chia seeds: They are optional; you don’t need them if you don’t have any. They make your oatmeal a bit thicker and chewier, and also add extra nutrition.
Milk: Helps adjust consistency. You can use your favorite whole, low-fat, or 2% milk. Almond milk or oat milk can be used to make this vegan.
Yogurt: Thick whole-milk yogurt or Greek yogurt adds a rich, creamy texture. But feel free to use low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
Sweetener: Add maple syrup for extra sweetness. You can also use honey or sugar, depending on preference.
Vanilla extract: Add just a little for that extra flavor.
Toppings (Optional): Diced mango and slivered pistachios add freshness and crunch.
Variations
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder to your oats for an extra protein punch. or top with some hemp seeds.
- Vegan: Use almond or oat milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Sugar-Free: Skip honey, maple syrup, or any other sweetener and make it sugar-free. The milk, fruits, and nuts provide natural sweetness and flavors. You can add diced banana for extra sweetness if you prefer.
- Fruit: Swap mango with other fruits like strawberries or peaches when not in season.
- Dried fruits/ nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts as toppings, your options are endless.
- Granola: Granola adds crunch to the overnight oats. You can use homemade or store-bought as a topping.
- Other topping ideas: Shredded coconut, coconut flakes, a drizzle of nut butter.
Pro-Tips
- Use sweet, ripe mangoes. They will give the best-tasting mango overnight oats flavor. If fresh mango is not available, then only opt for frozen mango chunks or canned mango puree.
- If you are planning ahead, put mangoes in the refrigerator so they are cold when making the puree.
- Whole milk yogurt and whole milk make the oats richer and creamier.
- Add a few ice cubes for extra chill if you prefer a colder version.
- Add more milk in the morning if the oats seem too thick.
How to Store?
Mango overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Since we are using fruit puree and toppings like fresh mango, it’s best to consume them within 2–3 days, as the fruit may spoil more quickly.
More Mango Recipes to Enjoy:
Mango Lassi
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)
Easy Mango Milkshake (5 Minute Recipe)
Creamy Mango Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mango , peeled and cubed, fresh
- 3/4 cup Milk, use dairy or almond/oats milk
- 1/2 cup Yogurt , use thick greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon Maple syrup , or honey, optional
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
For Topping
- 1/3 cup Mango , diced
- 1 tablespoon Pistachios, slivered
Instructions
- Add the cubed mango, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- In a large bowl or in two jars, add rolled oats and chia seeds. Pour the mango mixture over the oats and stir well until everything is combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- After a few minutes, stir again to incorporate any extra liquid sitting on top. This helps ensure the oats soak evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into jars or containers with lids. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add more milk in the morning if the oats seem too thick. While serving, garnish as desired with some chopped mango and slivered pistachios. Enjoy cold or warm!
Notes
- Use sweet, ripe mangoes. If fresh mango is not available, opt for frozen or canned mango puree.
- Use almond or oat milk and dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan.
- Put mangoes in the fridge ahead of time so the puree is cold.
- Whole milk and whole milk yogurt make the oats rich and creamy.
- Add a few ice cubes if you like it extra cold.
