Mango Overnight Oats with Turmeric and Chia Seeds. Golden Overnight Oats with toasted oatmeal. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: fusion, Gluten-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2.5 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (, use certified gluten-free if needed or use a gluten-free muesli of choice)
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds or other seeds or chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 ripe mango (cubed)
  • 2/3 cup non dairy milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (, or use 1/2 inch peeled and grated turmeric root)
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 drops of vanilla
  • 1 tbsp sugar (, maple or sweetener of choice (or 3 dates))
  • Toppings: Fresh berries or mango or other chopped fruit (seeds, nuts)

Method

  1. Mix the chia seeds in the water (or use orange juice). let sit to thicken for 15 mins, then spread at the bottom of the serving jars.
  2. Toast the oats and sunflower seeds or nuts on a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently. 2-3 mins. (You can skip the roasting if you like to keep the oats and nuts untoasted or just toast the nuts/seeds). Add to the jars.
  3. Blend the mango with the non dairy milk, turmeric, salt and vanilla, sugar/sweetener until smooth.
  4. Pour the mango mixture into the jars and mix lightly to combine with the oats.
  5. Let the mixture chill overnight. Top with fresh fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, and other toppings such as coconut, chia seeds and serve.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.