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.

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.

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Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe

Healthy breakfast idea with tasty oatmeal flavored with pumpkin puree and an extra protein boost with Greek yogurt. These overnight oats are the perfect grab and go meal for busy families.

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy pumpkin overnight oats, overnight oatmeal, pumpkin overnight oats

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 1 day day

Total Time: 1 day day 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Sandra Shaffer

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

Whisk together your own homemade pumpkin pie spice mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g

Disclaimer

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