Mango Chia Overnight Oats Jar (Print Version)

Creamy coconut-infused oats with juicy mango layers and crispy coconut topping for refreshing mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, shaken
03 - 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen mango, diced
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Mango Layer

08 - 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen mango, diced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Toasted Coconut Crunch

10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted almonds, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, coconut milk, 1/2 cup diced mango, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until thickened and creamy in texture.
03 - In a small bowl, mash 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen mango with lime juice using a fork until slightly chunky.
04 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add shredded coconut and toast, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and cool completely. Mix with chopped roasted almonds if desired.
05 - Remove oat mixture from refrigerator and stir well. Layer half the overnight oats into two serving jars or glasses. Add a spoonful of mango puree to each jar and top with remaining oats.
06 - Generously sprinkle toasted coconut crunch over the top of each jar before serving immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's ready when you wake up, which feels like a gift you gave yourself the night before.
  • The contrast between creamy oats and crunchy coconut creates this textural magic that makes breakfast feel indulgent.
  • Naturally vegan and dairy-free, so you can feel good about what you're putting in your body without tasting like punishment.
  • It actually tastes like dessert, which makes it dangerously easy to eat a nutritious breakfast.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the coconut milk—separated coconut milk creates weird lumpy texture instead of creamy bliss.
  • Toast your coconut even if it feels like an extra step, because it's the difference between these tasting plain and tasting like something special.
  • Make the chia mixture the night before but don't add the toasted coconut until morning, or it will absorb moisture and lose that critical crunch.
03 -
  • Use the full cup of oats without cutting back—they expand significantly and create the creamy texture that makes these so craveable.
  • Canned coconut milk creates extra richness and creaminess, though carton version works if you're watching calories.
  • Toast extra coconut on a weekend and keep it in a jar all week so assembly is literally just layering and topping.
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