Pumpkin overnight oats are the perfect make ahead fall breakfast made by soaking rolled oats overnight in maple syrup sweetened spiced pumpkin milk, chia seeds and yogurt. Top these pumpkin pie overnight oats with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I love quick, easy and healthy make ahead breakfast recipes. My Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Tiramisu Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats and Egg White Bites are a few healthy and east to make breakfast recipes that I absolutely adore. This pumpkin overnight oats recipe is another healthy breakfast recipe I know you will love just as much as I do.
- Quick and healthy breakfast. This pumpkin overnight oats recipe takes about 5 minutes to assemble using a handful of simple ingredients. Simply mix everything together, layer and allow the oats to soak overnight. The result is a delicious, healthy and hearty breakfast that’s perfect for fall.
- Perfect for meal prep. Overnight pumpkin oatmeal is perfect for making at the beginning of the week and enjoying for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast for the next 3 - 4 days.
- You need an eggless, gluten free and affordable breakfast idea. Oats are filled with fiber and slow digesting, complex carbs. Add chia seeds, milk, some sweetener and pumpkin puree and you’ve got a simple and filling fall breakfast that will keep you full all morning.
Ingredients
These pumpkin spice overnight oatmeal require only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes them perfect for busy mornings. Here’s what you will need.
Gather milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, rolled oats and chia seeds.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions to make this overnight pumpkin spice oatmeal if you need them.
- Milk: Use any milk you like. Plant based milk also works well in this recipe if you would like to make these pumpkin spice overnight oats vegan.
- Yogurt: Use a good greek yogurt you like. If you would like to make this vegan, use a plant based yogurt.
- Canned Pumpkin Puree: Use the same amount of fresh pumpkin puree if you have some on hand. Do not use pumpkin pie filling.
- Vanilla Extract: Feel free to omit if you like. This is purely for flavor.
- Maple Syrup: Honey or agave work well to sweeten these pumpkin overnight oats.
- Pumpkin Spice: Feel free replace with another spice blend.
- Oats: Heartier types of oats such as old fashioned, rolled oats or steel cut oats are better options for overnight oats. Quick cooking oats will become mushier than the other types of oats. If needed, use gluten free oats to make these overnight oats gluten free.
- Chia Seeds: I like adding chia seeds to overnight oats for a thicker and creamier consistency. Feel free to omit or use flax seeds if you like.
How To Make
Learn how to make pumpkin overnight oats in a few easy steps.
- Add the milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Add the oats and chia seeds into the mixing bowl and mix with the pumpkin mixture until well combined. Alternatively, add ½ cup oats and 2 teaspoons chia seeds into 2 individual containers, evenly pour the spiced pumpkin mixture into each of the containers and mix well.
- Pour the pumpkin overnight oats into the containers. Cover the container and transfer the overnight pumpkin oats to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- When it’s time to serve, top the overnight pumpkin pie oats with your preferred toppings and enjoy. I love topping mine with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon.
How To Store and Serve
- Store: Place the overnight pumpkin pie oats in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Serve: Top the pumpkin pie overnight oats with your preferred toppings. I suggest whipped cream or lightly sweetened yogurt, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon.
M’s Expert Tips
- Mix the ingredients directly into individual containers. The easiest and more precise way to make overnight oats is to mix the dry and wet ingredients directly into the individual containers.
- Use the right kind of oats. Rolled oats, old fashioned oats or steel cut oats are good for making overnight oats. Quick cooking oats are not ideal unless you prefer a mushier texture.
- Add chia or flax seeds. The addition of chia or flax seeds adds healthy omega-3 fats and creates a thicker more pudding like consistency to the overnight oats.
- Add toppings before serving. Add a dollop of lightly sweetened yogurt or whipped cream, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon right before serving.
FAQs
Other types of oats such as old fashioned, rolled oats or steel cut oats are better options for overnight oats. Quick cooking oats will become mushier than the other types of oats.
Yes, overnight oats have a whole host of benefits to keep your body healthy. Soaking the oats breaks down starches and phytic acid, making the nutrients and vitamins easier to absorb. The addition of chia seeds adds a boost of omega-3. Pumpkin puree provides another boost of fiber, vitamins and minerals. The ground spiced help to regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation.
Other Pumpkin Recipes to Try
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Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
Equipment
- 2 8 oz. jars with lids or other storage containers
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) milk
- ½ cup (112 g) yogurt
- ½ cup (130 g) pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup (90 g) old fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Add the oats and chia seeds into the mixing bowl and mix with the pumpkin mixture until well combined. Pour the pumpkin overnight oats into the containers.1 cup (240 g) milk, ½ cup (112 g) yogurt, ½ cup (130 g) pumpkin puree, ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey, 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract , 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup (90 g) old fashioned or rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Alternatively, add ½ cup oats and 2 teaspoons chia seeds into 2 individual containers, evenly pour the spiced pumpkin mixture into each of the containers and mix well.
- Cover the container and transfer the overnight pumpkin oats to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- When it’s time to serve, top the overnight pumpkin pie oats with your preferred toppings and enjoy. I love topping mine with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon.
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