Make-ahead mango and yogurt oats with cardamom, chia, and crunchy pistachios for a tropical, cooling breakfast.
# Components:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if required)
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy whole milk or unsweetened plant-based alternative)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional)
→ 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 ground cardamom (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or two serving jars, combine rolled oats, milk, plain Greek yogurt and chia seeds if using; stir until evenly combined.
02 - Place the diced mango, honey or maple syrup, ground cardamom and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
03 - Fold the mango purée into the oat mixture until fully incorporated and the color is uniform.
04 - Divide the mixture between two containers or jars, cover and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours or overnight to thicken.
05 - Stir the chilled oats, top with diced mango, chopped pistachios or almonds and a pinch of cardamom if desired; serve cold.