Overnight Oats with Mango and Coconut

Some mornings I am just not a person who cooks. You know the ones. I barely want to open the fridge. That is where overnight oats saved my whole breakfast game, and this mango coconut version is the one I keep coming back to.

You throw everything together in about five minutes the night before, and in the morning you have this creamy, tropical, actually-filling breakfast waiting in the fridge. No cooking. No decisions. Just mango and coconut on top and you are ready to face the day like a functioning adult.

Tips for Perfect Overnight Oats

Use rolled oats, not instant, they hold up overnight and give you that thick, creamy texture. Chia seeds are the secret to getting it to thicken up perfectly, do not skip them. If your oats look too thick in the morning, just stir in a splash more milk. The sweetener is totally flexible, honey, maple syrup, or even a mashed banana all work great. For the mango, fresh is amazing but thawed frozen mango works just as well and is way easier. Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you want extra crunch and flavor, it makes a noticeable difference.

Overnight Oats with Mango and Coconut

Creamy no-cook oats layered with fresh mango and toasted coconut, prepped the night before for a zero-effort tropical breakfast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

Method

 

1. In a jar or container, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
3. In the morning, give the oats a stir. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a looser texture.
4. Top with fresh mango and toasted coconut flakes. Serve cold.

Notes

Keeps refrigerated up to 3 days. Add toppings fresh each morning for best texture.

Let me know if you try this one! It is one of my most requested recipes from people I have made it for. Drop a comment below.

xo, Pam