Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal

Mango Oatmeal is one of my favourite breakfasts. However, during the holiday season, I find myself adding pomegranates to EVERYTHING! Nevertheless, this includes adding these juicy gems to my breakfast cereals, on top of yogurt parfaits, fresh green or grain salads, soups and more. Today’s Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal recipe is simple and festive. Plus, it’s flexible; you can adapt to your taste preferences or change up your fruits and toppings.

Is Frozen Fruit as Nutritious as Fresh?

Yes, frozen fruit is as nutritious as fresh. In fact, it is often picked at peak freshness and flash frozen so arguably it could be fresher than produce that gets transported. It’s important to look at the ingredient list on foods to see what’s in them. For example, frozen mango has one simple, delicious ingredient – mango! Natural sweetness and a big boost of vitamin C.

Check Ingredient list to see what’s added. This is only frozen mango. Discover more on Frozen vs Fresh Nutrition.  

How are Pomegranates Grown, and Are They Healthy? 

Pomegranates are nutritious fruits that grow on small trees (5 to 8 meters tall). When split open they have clusters of juicy, gem-like seeds. They’re in season from October to January. Additionally, a ½ cup serving has 72 calories, 3.5 grams of fibre and 15% of your daily vitamin C.  This antioxidant helps produce collagen, which is important for our skin and bones. Moreover, Vitamin C also helps convert cholesterol into bile (lowering risk of heart disease). Lastly, both these winter fruits, mango and pomegranate, contain potassium, which is a heart-healthy mineral that can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Dietitian Tip: Refrigerate the whole pomegranate fruit for up to two months. Seeds can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. Can also freeze seeds on wax paper-lined baking sheet.    

Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal Recipe:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup whole oats (can use plain, quick oats)

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup of frozen mango

Sprinkle cinnamon & pinch of Kosher salt

Optional: 1/2 scoop of whey protein isolate powder (here’s one I use)

Toppings:

Crunchy Peanut Butter

Pomegranate seeds

Pumpkin Seeds, unsalted

Chia Seeds

Brown Sugar

Milk (I use 1%)

Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal Directions:

1. Firstly, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, water, frozen mango, cinnamon and sprinkle of Kosher salt.
2. If using protein powder, I add it here and stir to ensure thoroughly mixed in.
3. Next, microwave on high for 2 minutes (could be less depending on your microwave).
4. Then, add your favourite oatmeal toppings – I used pomegranates and unsalted pumpkin seeds but often change it up.
5. Finally, pour little milk on top and enjoy!

Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

This Mango Pomegranate Oatmeal is simple and festive!

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whole oats (can use plain, quick oats)
• 1/2 cup water
• ¼ cup of frozen mango
• Sprinkle cinnamon & pinch of Kosher salt
• Optional: 1/2 scoop of whey protein isolate powder (here’s one I use)
• Toppings:
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• Pomegranates
• Pumpkin Seeds, unsalted
• Chia Seeds
• Brown Sugar
• Milk (I use 1%)

Instructions

1. Firstly, in a microwave safe bowl, combine oats, water, frozen mango, cinnamon and sprinkle of Kosher salt.
2. If using protein powder, I add it here and stir to ensure thoroughly mixed in.
3. Next, microwave on high for 2 minutes (could be less depending on your microwave).
4. Then, add your favourite oatmeal toppings – I used pomegranates and unsalted seeds but often change it up.
5. Finally, pour little milk on top and enjoy!