Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats
If you are looking for a healthy yet easy breakfast for busy mornings, then look no further than these Pumpkin Overnight Oats. They are full of flavor, healthy ingredients, and can easily be prepped in advance so all you have to do is grab it on your way out the door.
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- This is a quick and easy breakfast that will keep you full until lunchtime.
- These oats taste even better the next morning making them a great meal prep option.
- The pumpkin puree gives the oats a creamy texture and subtle sweetness that is crave worthy.
- This oatmeal is full of fall flavors and it tastes amazing this time of year.
- No cooking required when you make this oatmeal in advance.
If you love pumpkin recipes you may also enjoy this Pumpkin Protein Muffins recipe.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
All you need is a couple basic kitchen tools to make this easy recipe. I bet you already have these kitchen tools on hand.
- measuring spoons and cups
- mason jars with lids and rims or large bowl with lid
INGREDIENTS
You only need a few ingredients to help you make this easy recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store if they aren’t already stocked. So, after one quick trip to the store you will be ready to enjoy a meal prepped breakfast on busy mornings.
- milk (I used almond milk)
- pumpkin puree
- Greek yogurt
- chia seeds
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin spice mix
- sweetener of your choice added to each individual serving
- toppings of your choice
HEALTHY PUMPKIN OATMEAL WITH NATURAL PROTEIN AND FATS
I’m always mindful about keeping the ratios of carbohydrates and protein grams as close as possible to avoid being hungry shortly after eating a dish like oatmeal. For this recipe I added Greek yogurt and chia seeds. I’m so please with the results; filling and tasty!
The pumpkin pie spice adds just the right amount of cinnamon-y Fall flavors! After the flavors blend together, divided the mixture up into jelly jars for a portable meal that you can grab on the go!
HOW TO MAKE THESE HEALTHY PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS
Making these overnight oats is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a tasty breakfast on the go ready to enjoy!
STEP 1: COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS AND MIX
Combine oatmeal, Greek yogurt, milk, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, vanilla extract and pumpkin spice together and mix well.
STEP 2: CHILL OVERNIGHT
Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight.
STEP 3: SERVE AND ENJOY
Divide in individual containers. Add sweetener of your choice to individual servings and top with granola.
WHAT TO SERVE OVERNIGHT OATS
While these oats are great on their own you can also enjoy these with a protein-filled breakfast like these Egg Muffin Cups or top with the Granola Recipe with Nuts and Coconut.
TIPS
Here are a few tips that you can use to make this delicious overnight oats recipe.
- If you want to make this recipe easier, you can allow it sit overnight in mason jars with lids or other airtight glass containers, so that you can grab them and go.
- For this recipe you can add more seasoning or less depending on your taste.
- You can use type of milk that you prefer, almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, oat milk or even dairy milk.
- Top these with your favorite toppings, like granola, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, toasted nuts, or raisins.
- Pure maple syrup is a great way to add sweetness to this pumpkin oatmeal.
- A little bit of peanut butter or almond butter is a delicious way to add some healthy fats to this whole grain breakfast.
- If you want to add more protein, you can add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to these creamy overnight oats.
HOW TO STORE
Store this easy recipe in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze these oats in mason jars for up to one month.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you have questions about this pumpkin overnights oats recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
The secret to overnight oats is that they are cold and they soften as they sit in the fridge. This allows all the flavors from your ingredients to develop and blend together.
Yes, you can enjoy this recipe warm if desired. Simply heat up the oats for a few minutes in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.
No, you should not use steel-cut oats for this overnight oat recipe because they will not soften enough. Stick with rolled or quick oats.
OTHER DELICIOUS BREAKFAST RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY
- Chia Pudding Recipe
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal from Seduction In The Kitchen
- Baked Oatmeal with Mixed Berries from The Foodie Affair
Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats I used gluten-free
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 cup milk I used almond milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
- sweetener of your choice added to each individual serving
- toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Combine oatmeal, Greek yogurt, milk, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, vanilla extract and pumpkin spice together and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight.
- Divide in individual containers.
- Add sweetener of your choice to individual servings and top with granola.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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Wow, what a breakfast to wake up to 😀
Delicious looking oatmeal!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
This looks and sounds soooo good! I love the Greek yogurt, pumpkin and pumpkin spice in here – my kind of breakfast!
I love that this is easy and yet you can also feel good about giving your kids a nutritious start to their day. Awesome!
The pumpkin spice flavours in this must be wonderful. I love your presentation and the caramel colour looks fabulous xx
I have never tried making overnight refrigerator oatmeal before! This sounds so delicious, and I love how easy it is. 🙂 Pinned & sharing.
I’m so into the pumpkin recipes and all the spices and flavors of fall. I love this overnight pumpkin oatmeal recipe and it looks so delicious too. Definitely making this and will be enjoying it for my dinner on my crazy weekdays when I don’t have time to make dinner. Pinned/shared.
Love the greek yogurt and chia seeds in this. I have not yet tried overnight oatmeal. I think you have likely convinced me to. I love everything about this!
The perfect thing to see when you get up in the morning!
Nothing says Fall more to me than this recipe. Excellent.
I haven’t made overnight oatmeal yet…I know! I don’t know why – but this is making me want to make it tonight!
What a creative idea! I bet it is delicious.
I love the pumpkin pie spice in there. What a hearty and comforting breakfast.
I’m going to have to surprise my husband with this! He will be sooo happy happy! Great idea to use the greek yogurt and chia seeds! I’m adding them to my shopping list right now!
I’ve never had overnight oatmeal, but this looks like a wonderful recipe to try! Great photos too! 🙂
this looks delicious! I love that you thought to add a bit of protein to make it more filling – chia seeds are my new love. Greek yogurt too. Awesome recipe!
I don’t like oatmeal but this recipe might just convince me to try it again. It looks delicious and love that it is ready to go in the morning.
These look like the most fantastic way to start your day. I love overnight oats. My mornings are way to hectic to bother with making breakfast, so having something like this is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
What a hearty, healthy way to start the day! Love the fall flavors!!!
With a recipe like this there is no excuse for not having a good healthful and hearty breakfast. Thanks for sharing.