Mango Lassi Overnight Oats

Mango Lassi Overnight Oats, one of my favourite lazy recipes!

Overnight oats are healthy and great for people on the go as you can make them beforehand. However, they can also be quite boring and not really something we look forward to enjoying!

Lassis are a drink that originated in the Indian Subcontinent. It’s a popular drink particularly during the hotter months. Typically, Lassi is a blend of yoghurt, milk, spices and sometimes fruit.

Mango lassi is one of my favourite beverages. It’s a blend of mango, yoghurt, milk and some spices. The yoghurt in particular is quite soothing for my body which I find is important in the morning. Nothing worse then getting to work on an upset or irritated stomach!

To make it into an enticing breakfast I layer the mango lassi on top of the overnight oats. You get the smooth, creamy goodness of the mango lassi with the chewy texture of the overnight oats. It’s surprisingly filling too and keeps me going for most of the morning. I feel just as organised and healthy, but a little bit more fun!

If you’re short on time the overnight oats can be ready in about 1 – 2 hours. I would suggest waiting at least two hours from the time you refrigerate the overnight oats before pouring the lassi. This is to ensure the layers remain separate.

When choosing the mangoes, make sure you’re choosing one that is ripe as it has the perfect amount of sweetness. The best option is a mango that is both ripe and fresh! If your mangoes are too young, then they will be quite tart and you will need to increase the sugar you’re adding.

An alternative is to use canned mango pulp if you don’t have any ripe mangoes on hand. You can also use frozen mango, however, I suggest adding a little extra sugar for sweetness as they can be tart. If you do go down this route, your mango lassi will be more like a frappe than a smoothie.

I like to use almond milk for that extra nutty flavour in the lassi however, most other milks or milk substitutes are fine. I would caution using soy however, as the taste can be a little jarring. For the overnight oats I prefer unsweetened almond milk however, any other milk or milk substitute is more than fine.

That pinch of cardamom I add to my lassi just gives an extra boost and complexity in flavour.

Top your mango lassi overnight oats with some fresh fruit and pistachios for some extra jazz!

These keep for about 3 – 4 days. Although they test best when consumed within the first 2 days.

Ingredients

Overnight Oats

2 cups rolled oats

2 cups almond milk

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tsp maple syrup

Mango Lassi

1 whole ripe mango, flesh chopped

1 cup plain greek yoghurt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp ground green cardamom powder

1 tbl jaggery

Optional Toppings

3 strands Jaggery

1/4 cup Pistachios

Seasonal Fruit in bite size pieces

Method

1. Add ½ cup of oats each to 4 separate cups or jars.

2. Stir the milk, maple syrup and cinnamon until well combined.

3. Equally add the liquid mix to the 4 cups of oats and stir well to combine.

4. Refrigerate the mix overnight or for up to 3 days.

5. For the lassi, add all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 -2 minutes depending on how whipped you would like the consistency to be.

6. Pour the lassi on top of the overnight oats, stopping when you reach about 5mm below the top of the cup or jar. Please note, wait at least one hour from the time you refrigerate the overnight oats before pouring the lassi. This is to ensure the layers remain separate.

7. When you’re ready to serve, top with the saffron, pistachios or some freshly cut fruit as desired.