Overnight Pumpkin Spice Oats: Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast
Creamy, make-ahead overnight oats with warm pumpkin spice and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for stress-free hosting or a delicious fall breakfast that tastes like pumpkin pie in a jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6-12 hours (includes refrigeration)
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (240g) 100% pure pumpkin purée
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (plain)
- 3–4 tablespoons (45-60ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp allspice, pinch of cloves)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For serving (optional): chopped pecans or walnuts, extra maple syrup, Greek yogurt, pomegranate seeds, extra pumpkin spice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin spice blend, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the pumpkin purée, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until every oat is coated. The mixture will be liquid.
- Divide the mixture evenly among airtight jars or containers (about 4-5 servings). Leave ½ inch of space at the top for expansion.
- Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 8-12 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Serve cold with desired toppings.
Notes
Use room temperature pumpkin purée to prevent clumping. Taste the mixture before refrigerating to adjust sweetness or spice. For a topping bar, set out bowls of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and extra yogurt for guests. Oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days (best within 3 days). Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
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