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Mango-passion overnight oats

Mango Passion Fruit Overnight Oats is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that is perfect for busy mornings. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The mango and passion fruit add a tropical twist, while the oats provide fiber and protein to keep you feeling full until lunchtime. This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it a great option for meal prep.

Mangoes, known as the "king of fruits" in many parts of the world, are a luscious tropical delight that brings sunshine to any dish. With their sweet, juicy flesh and vibrant golden-orange hue, mangoes offer a perfect balance of flavors - tangy yet sweet, rich yet refreshing. They're not just delicious; mangoes are packed with vitamins A and C, making them as nutritious as they are flavourful.

Dates, on the other hand, are nature's candy. These sweet fruits from palm trees have been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for thousands of years. Chewy, rich, and intensely sweet, dates are not only a natural sweetener but also a good source of fiber, potassium, and various antioxidants. Their caramel-like flavor adds depth and natural sweetness to both savory and sweet dishes.

This Tropical Mango Date Overnight Oats recipe combines these two fantastic fruits with the tangy burst of passion fruit, creating a breakfast that's both indulgent and nourishing. It's a simple yet luxurious way to start your day, transporting you to a tropical paradise with every spoonful. The overnight soaking process allows the oats to absorb the flavors fully, resulting in a creamy, pudding-like consistency that's both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 mango, peeled and diced

  • 2 dates, pitted

  • 1 passion fruit, halved and seeds removed

  • 1 cup milk of your choice (such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk)

  • 1/2 cup oats

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mash the dates with the milk until smooth.

  2. In a jar, combine the oats, date mixture, and mango. Stir to combine.

  3. Cover the jar and refrigerate overnight.

  4. In the morning, top with the passion fruit seeds and serve.

This easy, make-ahead breakfast is not only delicious but also adaptable. Feel free to experiment with different types of mangoes - each variety brings its own unique flavor profile. The natural sweetness of the mango and dates usually provides enough sweetness, but you can adjust to your taste. The passion fruit adds a tart, exotic touch that complements the sweet mango and dates beautifully.

Enjoy this tropical breakfast that combines the lusciousness of mango, the sweetness of dates, and the exotic tang of passion fruit - a perfect way to start your day with a taste of the tropics!