Description
Pumpkin Overnight Oats is a delicious and healthy make-ahead breakfast featuring organic quick oats soaked overnight in unsweetened oat milk and blended with pumpkin butter, chia seeds, and warm spices. Topped with fresh banana, crunchy nuts, and an optional dollop of whipped cream, this creamy and flavorful oatmeal bowl offers a comforting autumn-inspired start to your day with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 1/4 cup organic quick oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened milk of choice (recommended: oat milk)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin butter (use less if store bought)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch pumpkin pie spice
Toppings
- 1/4 sliced banana (freeze the rest for smoothies)
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp raw hulled pecans, pepitas, walnuts, or any nut
- Whipped cream or dairy-free cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a jar, combine the quick oats and 1/2 cup of the unsweetened milk. Stir well to combine the oats with the liquid.
- Add Pumpkin Mixture: Stir in the pumpkin butter, chia seeds, and the pinches of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice until evenly mixed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar tightly and shake gently to fully incorporate the ingredients. Refrigerate overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and absorb the flavors.
- Prepare for Serving: The next morning, remove the jar from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes to take the chill off. Alternatively, microwave for a few seconds if you prefer it warm.
- Add Toppings: Top the soaked oats with the sliced banana, sprinkle additional cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, and add the raw nuts for crunch. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream or dairy-free cream if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy a nutritious, flavorful pumpkin-inspired breakfast.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
- You can adjust the amount of pumpkin butter to your taste, especially if store bought as some are sweeter.
- Freezing extra banana slices is a great way to have smoothie-ready fruit on hand.
- Chia seeds help thicken and add fiber but can be omitted if desired.
- The refrigerated oats can be prepared up to 2 days in advance for meal prep convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 165.5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
