Among the many fit breakfasts I have experimented with in recent months since I revamped what I consume in the morning along with other meals of the day, this jar with mango and chia seeds has become one of my favorites! The texture on the palate is velvety and delicious, a pleasure spoon after spoon! And the beauty of these types of preparations is that the pleasure on the palate transforms into well-being for the body, through advantageous daily consumption! Here, in these jars, you will find, in addition to the incredible benefits of chia seeds, a wealth of natural antioxidants and vitamins provided by the mango and a source of complex carbohydrates and proteins guaranteed by the oat flakes! This breakfast will help you strengthen your immune system and maintain a sense of fullness until the next meal, without being tempted to snack on something harmful mid-morning! Moreover, it is without added sugars, gluten-free, and is prepared in just a few minutes, then everything is put in the fridge and enjoyed comfortably the next day! Try it because you’ll fall in love with it!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 12 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 jars
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
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- 2.5 oz mango (pulp)
- 2/3 cup oat milk
- 1 cup whole grain oat flakes
- 0.6 oz chia seeds
- 0.2 oz mango (dried powder, optional)
- 5.3 oz Greek yogurt 2% fat
- 1 tbsp oat milk (optional if using natural plain yogurt)
- 1.8 oz mango (pulp in cubes)
- A few raspberry (optional)
- A few blueberry (optional)
Tools
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Blender
- 3 Jars
- 1 Spoon
Steps
Wash the mango under running water, gently rubbing it with your fingers. Place the mango on a sturdy cutting board and hold it steady on the work surface with your non-dominant hand. You will need to cut it vertically from top to bottom, trying to make two parallel incisions on both sides of the flat central pit.
Score the mango cheek by making cross cuts about 0.5 inches along the fruit’s flesh, taking care not to pierce the skin.
Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and transfer about 2.5 oz. into a blender along with the oat flakes, setting aside the rest for the final decoration.
Add the chia seeds* and the dried mango powder (optional).
Finish by pouring the oat milk and blend briefly for a few seconds.
You should obtain a smooth and fluid mixture which is now the base of your overnight oatmeal.
Divide the oatmeal base evenly into three glass jars or cups and add to each 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt previously thinned with a tablespoon of plant milk**.
Finish with about 1.8 oz. of remaining mango cubes, a handful of blueberries, and some raspberries.
Close the jars and place in the fridge for at least 3 h, but overnight is better, hence the name overnight!
And there you have it… the overnight oatmeal with mango is ready to be enjoyed!
Enjoy your meal from La Cucina di FeFè!
Storage
👉You can store the overnight oatmeal with mango in the fridge for about 3 days and no longer to enjoy this dessert at its best.
Tips, notes, variations, and suggestions
🟣 *Soaking chia seeds is always mandatory, and it must be at least 30′, because they have a high liquid absorption capacity. If ingested without prior soaking, they could cause dehydration as they would absorb water directly from our body; not only that, soaking also makes them easier to digest, increasing the availability of their nutrients. In fact, as chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, soaking can help release these nutrients, making them more easily absorbable by the body.
🟣 **As an alternative to Greek yogurt, if you prefer, you can comfortably opt for plain white yogurt, in which case skip the step of adding a tablespoon of plant-based milk to thin it, as plain yogurt is already naturally less thick than Greek. If you wish, you can also sweeten the yogurt with a teaspoon of honey, erythritol, or agave syrup.
🟣If you don’t like mango or don’t have it available, you can always vary with any seasonal fruit you desire or have at home, so you can alternate different tastes and textures every day.
🟣For an even more indulgent version, you can add 0.2 oz. dark chocolate chopped into flakes to be added just before enjoying it or, alternatively, a teaspoon of peanut butter or tahini over fresh fruit.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can this preparation be made vegan?
Definitely! Simply replace the Greek or regular yogurt with the same amount of vegetable white yogurt (like Valsoia or Sojasun).
