Mango Lassi Overnight Oats (Printable)

Chilled oats blended with mango, yogurt, and cardamom for a creamy, tropical make-ahead 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 Make It:

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 -
  • This is how you sneak dessert-like joy into a weekday morning without any fuss.
  • Messing with the flavors is almost impossible — they just work together every time.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling time, the oats stay gritty instead of creamy.
  • A heavy hand with cardamom can overpower everything — stick with a little at first.
03 -
  • I learned the hard way that letting the oats sit less than six hours leaves them chewy, not luscious.
  • The secret to perfect texture is getting the mango purée as smooth as possible — it coats every oat just right.
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