The weather here in New England has turned decidedly dreary – overcast, rainy, cold – and I’ve found myself torn between winter comfort food and lighter spring fare.
On the one side, I crave steaming soup and hot oatmeal whereas on the opposing side I long for fresh berries and cold overnight oatmeal.
The latter side won out with this recipe.
Despite morning temperatures hovering in the 40s, I couldn’t get the idea of chilled overnight oats out of my head.
Tropical flavors – specifically mango and coconut – shine in this satisfying breakfast that is served parfait-style.
Rolled oats are soaked overnight in creamy coconut milk and thick Greek yogurt, and then layered with sweet mango-banana soft serve & crunchy toasted coconut flakes.
Sure, I might have eaten the parfait while huddled beneath a warm blanket, but I enjoyed it despite the gloomy weather.
I’ll be making this throughout the summer months, for sure!
| Name: | Overnight Coconut & Mango Oats Parfait |
|---|---|
| Cuisine: | Tropical |
| Prep Time: | 15 minutes |
| Cooking Time: | 0 minutes (no cooking required) |
| Total Time: | 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling) |
| Servings: | 2 servings |
| Yield: | 2 parfaits |
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup canned unsweetened light coconut milk
- 1 ripe banana, peeled & sliced
- 1 very ripe champagne mango, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted until golden brown
Instructions
The night before you intend to eat the parfait, combine the oats, yogurt and coconut milk; stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Also the night before, place the banana slices and mango pieces in a ziploc bag and freeze overnight.
In the morning, place the frozen banana and mango into a food processor (or high-speed blender) and process/blend until smooth and creamy.
Layer the cold overnight oats with the mango-banana soft serve and toasted coconut flakes.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Potassium: 344mg
- Vitamin A: 36%
- Vitamin C: 45%
- Calcium: 16%
- Iron: 8%
Please note that these nutritional values are approximate and can vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used and portion sizes.
