With the approaching winter and with pumpkin, spices and apples in full bloom I thought I would bring a little bit of the tropical and fresh flavors of mango, bananas and coconut just to take a break and clean our palate, because everyone loves pumpkin….to a point:)

I don’t know about you but even though I LOVE fall and all winter flavors summer is always in my mind, it is by far my favorite season.  I have to fight to post on days when the sun is only out 8 hours a day and when the air is chilly and all you want to do is curl up in front of the TV with some warm coffee.

Here in Florida we are lucky enough to find mangoes and bananas all year round so I couldn’t help to buy the ingredients to have a little taste of summer for breakfast, and to remind me that even though the shortest day of the year is fast approaching, longer sunnier days are always ahead!

These overnight oats are so easy to prepare. Just mix and place in the refrigerator. Next day just serve with your toppings and you’re ready to go. Not to mention it will fill you up throughout your morning and it is a healthy way to start your day!

I hope you enjoy it!

Mango Banana Overnight Oats with toasted coconut chips

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

Overnight Oats

1 cup of almond milk
1 cup of old fashioned rolled (I used this one)
1 tbsp of maple syrup
1 tsp of vanilla

Toppings
1/4 cup of diced mango
1/2 banana, sliced
5 oz of coconut yogurt
1/4 cup of toasted coconut chips

Your favorite granola

 

Instructions

Place oats in a mason jar.
Add vanilla and maple syrup to the almond milk and stir. Pour milk over the oats and refrigerate covered overnight.

Place half of the overnight oats in each glass or cup. Serve with half of the mango and banana. Add a dollop of yogurt, granola and toasted coconut chips with a drizzle of maple syrup.