Tropical, creamy oats with mango, Greek yogurt, chia and cardamom — chilled overnight.
# Components:
→ 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)
# Directions:
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.