In a perfect world there would always be a tasty breakfast waiting for us in the kitchen. Something healthy and delicious that is just sitting there, waiting to be eaten. Sounds slightly delusional to wish for that but it’s actually possible. All you have to do is a few minutes of prepping and you’re set for a couple of days. I usually enjoy my breakfast at home but this one also travels very well. In fact this jar of mango and chia overnight oats is the perfect breakfast on the go, if you need it to be.
There are so many variations of this breakfast and even though the pb&j version will always be my favourite I am a huge fan of mangoes these days. Last week I bought an entire crate of those tasty fruits so now I am adding them to nearly every dish. Well, to tell you the truth I might have gone overboard with the amount that I bought but there are so many things you can do with them ranging from mango smoothies to mango sorbets. They are so versatile that you could pair them up with nearly anything so why not start the day by adding them to your breakfast. I tend to make these little jars ahead since they can last a couple of days in the fridge – theoretically.
Mangoes are deliciously sweet and creamy when pureed so they make a tasty addition to your oats. Once you give this little jar a stir it will taste like there is actual cream in it. If you like you can cut half the mango into cubes instead of blending the whole fruit. This is something I tend to do, not only for looks but also because it adds an interesting texture. In any case this is a tasty breakfast no matter what you do and it will fuel you nicely for a good start in the day. While the mango and oats provide a nice portion of fiber and carbs, the chia seeds give you an extra boost of nutrients with a big variety of health benefits. To read more about chia seeds go to CookingDetective.
- 1 large mango
- 2 tbsp chia seeds + 4 tbsp almond milk
- 250ml (1 cup) almond milk
- 100g (1 cup) rolled oats
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Add the oats, vanilla and almond milk to a bowl and stir well. Mix the chia seeds with 4 tbsp of almond milk in another bowl. Let it sit while you peel and puree the mango. You can either use a blender for this or just chop it finely.
- Add alternating layers of oats, mango and chia seeds into two jars and cover them. Place them in the fridge and enjoy your breakfast in the morning.
Oh now this sounds right up my street, I am a huge fan of mango and I love waking up to something made with oats! I wonder if I have everything in to make this tonight.
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten any overnight oats before! I should give it a try, especially on the days when I have to leave the house right away! I’m a fan of mangoes as well so this combination sounds perfect!
I love meal prep. It makes it so much easier to stay in shape and to save money…and these look absolutely scrumptious. I can’t wait to try them out.
I never had chia before but I am being really curious about it. Your recipe sounds amazing and the result looks so tasty! I really need to try it out!
I’ve heard of overnight oats! I really want to try them!they just sound so yummy!!
I think I may start with this recipe and then see where I go with them!
Mmm, this looks so delicious. We try to make overnight oats as often as we can, but sometimes it is hard to manage. We did find a cafe in Berlin that had mango chia oats and it was our go to breakfast while we were there.
Wow. It’s super easy and looks super yummy! This will be a perfect breakfast for me!
This looks so good! I love the idea of having a healthy breakfast waiting for you when you wake up, I’ll definitely have to try this!
I’m not a fan of chia, but I do love mango, so maybe I should give it a try. The photos are amazing, they really make you wanna try it.
This sounds like a delicious, nutritious and healthy breakfast. It looks so easy to make too! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I have never had overnight oats, however I have heard a lot about them. I love mango, so maybe I should finally give it a try
Sounds like a really good meal, I personally love mangoes. This mango and chia look really nice.
I am a huge mango fan. I’ve never thought of doing overnight oats in that flavor though! Yum!
I have never tried an ‘overnight oats’ recipe. Not only does the recipe sound appealing, so do the pics look appetizing. I would love to use this recipe as a guide. PS: You click such gorgeous photos.
I love mangoes! I have never tried pairing them with oats, but it sure looked good! I’ll have to try that sometime this week for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
I love mangoes! I have never tried pairing them with oats, but it sure looked good! I’ll have to try that sometime this week for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
wow this looks super yummy, am definitely gonna try this for sure . Thanks for sharing
I would love to try this recipe too. Except including chia seeds, that is quite difficult to digest.
I’m going to try putting fruit in my oats. I’ve only done bananas but I wanna try other fruits as well.
I made this recipe last night. It was so nice to wake up this morning and have my breakfast already made for me. Winter almost over so having something cool for breakfast is really nice. I love love this recipe. It is so easy to prepare the night before and prep time is five To 10 minutes at most. I did not taste the Chia seed’s, but that’s fine. I can see doing a lot of different varieties with this recipe. Thank you so much for posting. I have been drinking smoothies for breakfast for the last four months and now I have something different that I love. I have already emailed this recipe to five friends. I love your website as well , thank you !