These vegan mango overnight oats are thick and creamy, and simple to make. Perfect for meal prepping, on-the-go breakfasts, and hot summer days.
Have you ever tried overnight oats before? If not, you're in for a treat. Overnight oatmeal, or overnight oats, are oats soaked in a liquid and placed in the fridge overnight to reveal a creamy, delicious breakfast porridge.
I eat overnight oats often because they are a quick grab-and-go breakfast that I can customize for each day of the week so I'm never bored. These oats make it easy to eat a healthy, superfood-rich, breakfast every morning. If you're not sold yet, read on. Deliciousness is coming your way.
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Why I love these Vegan Mango Overnight Oats
- Dietary needs - this recipe is dairy-free, vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- Easy to make - overnight oats are so easy to throw together. You just put the ingredients in a jar and let them sit
- Great for meal prep - this recipe saves so much time in the morning. Just grab your jar and go!
- Customizable - top with your favorite toppings, add a flavored protein powder, choose whatever flavors you love!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Rolled Oats: I find that rolled oats create the best texture. They don't get too soggy. Quick oats can work but don't have as good of texture. Don't use steel cut oats, they will not get soft enough.
- Non-Dairy Milk: I used unsweetened soy milk for extra protein, but any unsweetened non-dairy milk will work
- Vegan Protein Powder: this is optional. If you do choose to add protein powder, look for one with whole food ingredients and no added sugar. I used almond powder!
- Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds: choose either or both
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Salt: just a pinch of salt helps enhance the other flavors
- Fresh or Frozen Mango: frozen mango is great for overnight oats anytime. Fresh is delicious too!
Step-By-Step Instructions
The first step in making overnight oats is finding a container to make them in. Personally, I use mason jars. I can easily line up several jars at a time when I'm prepping, easily shake the jars to mix the ingredients, and take them with me to eat at work or in class. You can use whatever container you want, depending on how large a portion you wan to make or what you have laying around.
Step 1. In a large bowl (or two separate mason jars) mix all the ingredients thoroughly until combined.
Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Flaxseeds are tiny seeds that pack a huge nutritional punch:
- Flaxseeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient that most people don't get enough of. Omega-3s help your cardiovascular system and aid in the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
- Flaxseeds are also high in fiber, an essential nutrient for digestion and gut health.
- By eating just a tablespoon of these seeds a day, you can lower your blood pressure and help prevent or reverse cancer.
- High in antioxidants, flaxseeds help neutralize free radicals in your body that can cause damage.
When the ground flaxseeds sit in your oat mixture overnight, they congeal, creating a thick, creamy texture for your oats -- yum!
To make the oats sweeter add a mashed banana, a few more teaspoons of date or maple syrup, or more fruit!
You don't have to let them sit overnight, a couple hours will do. But they can also sit in the fridge for days and be just fine!
The possibilities are endless, but a few tasty combos come to mind:
- Blueberries & Peaches
- Strawberries & Mango
- Mixed Berries: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, & raspberries
I use a mixture of fresh and frozen fruit. I love frozen fruit because it lasts a while in the freezer. As it melts overnight, you get all those delicious fruit juices infusing flavor in your oats.
Recipe Prayer
Lord, thank you for these overnight oats. Thank you for giving us the ability to create easy, healthy, and delicious recipes to feed our bodies each morning. Help us to enjoy these oats in the way you will us to. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Mango Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- 1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 Scoops Vegan Protein Powder
- 2 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Salt
- ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Mango chopped into small pieces, plus more for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or two separate mason jars) mix all the ingredients thoroughly until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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