Cardamom Mango Overnight Oats

• 50 g old-fashioned rolled oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 170 g unsweetened soy milk — Unsweetened soy milk
• 15 g chia seeds — Chia seeds
• 100 g fresh mango, diced — Fresh mango
• 0.5 g ground cardamom — Ground cardamom
• 5 g pure maple syrup — Pure maple syrup

Method

1. 1Whisk the oat baseIn a clean 500 ml jar, stir 170 g soy milk with 15 g chia seeds and 0.5 g ground cardamom, 5 g pure maple syrup for 1 minute.2 minLook for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
2. 2Add 50 g rolled oatsAdd 50 g rolled oats and stir for another minute, scraping the bottom and corners.Look for: No dry chia pockets remain and every oat is moistened.Safety: Use a clean jar and soy milk held at 40°F or colder.
3. 3Add the fruitDice the fresh mango. Fold two-thirds through the oats, level the surface, cover.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.Safety: Wash produce before cutting and use a stable cutting board.
4. 4Refrigerate immediatelyRefrigerate immediately so the food stays covered and cold until needed.2 minLook for: Fruit is evenly distributed and the mixture remains loose enough to settle.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Chill overnightMeasure rolled oats, soy milk, chia seeds, mango, and cardamom using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
6. 6Chill overnightRefrigerate for 8 hours so the oats hydrate fully and the chia thickens the mixture.480 minLook for: The oats are tender throughout and the mixture holds a soft spoon trail.Safety: Keep at 40°F or colder for the entire soak.
7. 7Finish and serveStir the chilled oats thoroughly, loosen with 15 g cold water if needed.Look for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
8. 8Top with the reserved fruitTop with the reserved fruit before eating cold.1 minLook for: The oats are creamy rather than stiff and the topping looks fresh.Safety: Discard if the jar was above 40°F for more than 2 hours.