Description
These creamy, make-ahead pumpkin overnight oats are a cozy fall breakfast that comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, they’re packed with warm spices and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (use dairy-free if needed)
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, pumpkin seeds, drizzle of nut butter, extra maple syrup
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and no orange streaks remain.
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir until the oats are evenly coated and no dry pockets remain.
- Divide the mixture evenly among 4 mason jars or airtight containers (16-ounce size), leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
- Screw on the lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Add desired toppings and enjoy cold, or microwave for 45-60 seconds for warm oats.
Notes
These oats keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. For best texture, eat by day 4. Do not freeze. For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt and use plant-based milk. For a protein-packed version, add one scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with an extra ¼ cup of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (without toppi
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
Keywords: pumpkin overnight oats, meal prep breakfast, fall breakfast, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats