Posted Sep 01, 2021, Updated Sep 13, 2024 As soon as fall hits I start craving pumpkin pie. I love creating healthier recipes that satisfy such cravings, so along with this pumpkin smoothie I also created these Pumpkin overnight oats. They are a delicious fall breakfast made with 8 ingredients in 5 minutes! After they’ve been mixed up they are refrigerated overnight so you have a quick grab-and-go breakfast that’s nutritious and full of protein but tastes like pumpkin pie – perfect way to satisfy the sweet tooth first thing in the morning! Also try this classic overnight oats recipe with 6 additional flavor varieties!
Pumpkin Overnight Oats: Ingredients and Substitutions
Vanilla Greek Yogurt. You can use your favorite yogurt variety and it doesn’t have to be Greek yogurt. If you use plain Greek or regular yogurt, just be aware that your final product will not be as sweet, and you might want to add more maple syrup to taste. You can use dairy-free yogurt also. Pumpkin puree. Both canned and homemade puree works perfectly in this recipe. Sweet potato or butternut squash puree can also work well. If you don’t want to use pumpkin I suggest making one of my other overnight oats recipe (overnight oats with yogurt, chocolate overnight oats, peanut butter overnight oats, and chocolate peanut butter overnight oats, etc). Maple Syrup. Honey is a great substitute for maple syrup. Taste and adjust the sweetener to your liking. Milk. I used whole milk in this recipe, but any milk variety works well. Just be aware that a milk with a lower fat content will result in less-creamy overnight oats. Non-dairy milks work well in this recipe to make it dairy-free. Oats. You can use any variety of oats you wish including old-fashioned, rolled, quick-cooking and steel cut. My personal favorite is old-fashioned oats. Pumpkin Pie Spice. Use store bought or make your own with this recipe: homemade pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats
As always, let’s walk through the steps of making this recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video To begin, whisk together yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth. Next, add the milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Once the mixture is smooth, add the oatmeal, sea salt, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon and stir until mixture is uniform throughout.
Chill
Next, pour the pumpkin overnight oats mixture into four 4 oz mason jars, or two 8 oz mason jars and secure the lids. Refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
Store/Freeze
These pumpkin overnight oats last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator – do not microwave until they are mostly thawed.
Serve
Add you favorite toppings and enjoy! Here are some of our favorite topping suggestions:
Add a dollop of the best homemade whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon to make it a special treat! Swirl in some pumpkin butter or homemade apple butter. Nut Butters (like this vanilla almond butter or this homemade peanut butter) Chia Seeds Candied almonds Cinnamon Sugar pecans Honey or Maple Syrup Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.) Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.) Fresh Berries (especially blackberries with pumpkin -yum) Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, citrus fruits, etc.)
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