Salted Mango Coconut Oatmeal

I may crave peanut butter and bananas hardcore during the fall and winter months, but during the spring and summer, I definitely crave a different flavor. I've noticed that everyone's cravings change with the seasons*, and my oatmeal is no exception. These tropical, fruity, and citrusy porridge recipes I've been craving are lighter and more refreshing than my usual cozy bowls.

*But let's be honest, peanut butter is appropriate 365 days a year.

For this recipe, I was inspired by these popsicles. I never would have considered salting a tropical recipe like this, but these popsicles were so visually appealing that I wanted to grab one from the screen and try it out. However, I'm perpetually cold (just ask the students who sweat to death in my classroom), so I had no desire to make popsicles. Then I thought, why not try it as oatmeal? So I did.

Although I prefer to salt my chocolate recipes, this was a fascinating flavor combo and I devoured it.

I originally thought the key parts of this recipe were the mango and coconut, and I was going to list the crushed peanuts as optional. However, after trying it both with and without the peanuts, I realized they were just as crucial. In fact, without the peanuts, the saltiness seemed a little odd.

Trust me, you need the peanuts. Without the peanuts? A little iffy. With the peanuts? Home run.

Salted Mango Coconut Oatmeal

by The Oatmeal Artist

Prep Time: 2 min

Cook Time: 5 min

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Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1 cup coconut milk (preferably from a carton, not a can)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• pinch of salt
• coarse salt, crushed peanuts, and shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

1. Bring coconut milk to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. (If you'd like to add a teaspoon of flax or chia seeds, do so now.)
2. Add diced mango and pinch of salt and stir. (You can save some mango for topping, if you'd like.)
3. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Add another splash of coconut milk, shredded coconut, crushed peanuts, and a heavy pinch of coarse salt. (Tip: I toasted my coconut.)

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