Mango Lassi Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy mango and cardamom blended with oats and yogurt for a chilled, ready-to-eat tropical breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional, for extra creaminess)

→ Mango Mixture

05 - 1 cup ripe mango, diced (fresh or thawed frozen)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds (optional)
11 - Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds (if using). Mix well.
02 - In a blender or food processor, purée the mango with honey (or maple syrup), ground cardamom, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Stir the mango purée into the oat mixture until fully combined.
04 - Divide the mixture between two jars or bowls. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6–8 hours) to thicken.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats, then top with diced mango, chopped pistachios or almonds, and an extra pinch of cardamom if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s the easiest way to taste summer before you even leave bed.
  • The creamy texture and tropical flavors somehow make mornings friendlier.
02 -
  • Once, in my hurry, I skipped chilling—and ended up with crunchy, sad oats; patience is everything.
  • Switching from honey to maple syrup made the oats a tad earthier and somehow even more comforting on gray mornings.
03 -
  • Letting the oats rest a few minutes at room temperature after chilling makes them incredibly creamy.
  • Try toasting pistachios briefly before adding; the flavor deepens and makes a difference.
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