Creamy Coconut Mango Oatmeal is a quick, tropical breakfast with coconut and sweet mango. Naturally sweet, perfect for easy mornings or meal prep!
This is inspired by mango sticky rice, one of my favorite desserts. I looove peaches and cream oatmeal and wanted more summer oatmeal recipes that I could make ahead.
I made this recipe to have a coconut oatmeal base instead of making a coconut sauce like some recipes out there. I love oatmeal, I don't like making more work (or dishes) for myself in the busy mornings.
The coconut flakes on top are lovely, and the sesame seeds add a little crunch! Another fun breakfast/snack/dessert I've made with fruit, coconut, and greek yogurt is frozen blueberry yogurt bites, and they're amazing!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Taste: Creamy coconut oatmeal with mango on top, coconut milk is delicious drizzled on top!
- Ease: Stovetop or microwave options, beginner.
- Time: It takes less than 10 minutes to make!
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Old Fashioned Oats - technically you can use the kind of oats you want cooked to package directions with the correct liquid ratios. Regular oats are my favorite to use since they aren't as gummy as instant oatmeal or too chewy like steel cut.
- Plain Greek yogurt - this adds protein and makes the oats extra creamy! Cooking the oats with water rather than milk helps them cook faster, the yogurt is the best addition to make them a custard- like texture, and the cream (or milk) on top is luxurious. You can also use coconut flavored, just make sure to reduce the amount of sweetener you use.
- Coconut milk - you can definitely use carton coconut milk used for drinking, or canned. I have also used sweetened condensed coconut milk (just like in my lime in the coconut drink!) in place of the brown sugar and it's amazing!!
- Sweetener - I prefer brown sugar or coconut sugar, but there are several lower sugar options in the substitutions below.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
✏️ Substitutions & Variations
- Vegan - use a non dairy yogurt and plant based milk to make the oatmeal creamy.
- Lower sugar - substitute the brown sugar for a few drops of Stevia or a brown sugar substitute like Swerve.
- Add 1-2 Tablespoons of your favorite vanilla protein powder for even more protein.
- Maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey are all fantastic natural sweeteners. I also love to use coconut sugar.
- More fiber - add ground flax seeds or chia seeds!
🧑🍳 Instructions
- Step 1. In a small pot, combine the oats, water, and pinch of salt. Cook on stovetop over medium heat according to package directions - simmer about 5 minutes.
- Step 2. Remove from heat and add in the greek yogurt to make the oats creamy, the brown sugar, then the coconut extract. Stir well. Optional: add in 1 serving vanilla protein powder now too. I find doing a couple Tablespoons per serving tastes fine, a full serving of protein powder in 1 portion of oatmeal is too strong for our taste.
- Step 3. Cut mangoes and/or strawberries for the top of the oatmeal. Cubes or slices is fine.
- Step 4. Top oatmeal with mangoes, coconut shavings and sesame seeds (optional) and drizzle with coconut milk.
TIP: Use a sweetener like stevia or swerve brown sugar substitute for a lower sugar version.
🧑🍳 Overnight & Microwave versions
Microwave: In a microwave safe cereal bowl, combine half the oats, water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 2 minutes until cooked through. Watch to make sure it doesn't boil over! I like to put a plate under the bowl just in case to catch any boiled over oats. If you're doubling the recipe, just do it on the stove top, it's easier to do more oatmeal that way!
Overnight oats: Substitute milk for water and mix all ingredients together except mangoes. Rest refrigerated overnight and serve with mangoes on top. Makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert!
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Make the oatmeal ahead of time and refrigerate up to 5 days, then pop in the microwave with a Tablespoon or two of milk and add the toppings when ready to serve.
Yes! Overnight oats is my jam. I use a recipe similar to my vanilla overnight oats and substitute coconut extract.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with a little cream cheese whipped cream or Cool Whip on top for a fun, healthy dessert!
- Switch up the mango for pineapple, banana, or dragonfruit for another tropical oatmeal option.
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📝 Printable Recipe
Creamy Mango Coconut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1½ cups water
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder optional
- 1 mango chopped
- 2 Tablespoons coconut milk
- optional: sesame seeds, coconut shavings
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats, water, and pinch of salt. Cook on stovetop over medium heat according to package directions - simmer about 5 minutes.1 cup old fashioned oats , 1½ cups water, pinch of salt
- Remove from heat and add in the greek yogurt to make the oats creamy, the brown sugar, then the coconut extract. Stir well. Optional: add in 1-2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder now too.½ cup greek yogurt, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- Top oatmeal with mangoes, coconut shavings and sesame seeds (optional) and drizzle with coconut milk.
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Hi, I'm Sara!
Registered Nurse by day, food blogger by weekend. Perfect dip tester & snack quester. I love short walks on the beach and long naps. Sharing my love for food, one bite at a time.
Sara says
Love these and the peaches and cream oatmeal. Favorite for summer!