This pumpkin overnight oats recipe is an easy recipe, great for meal planning, and makes a delicious, filling, wholesome whole grains breakfast with comforting fall flavors.
With flax seeds or chia seeds, if you prefer, and steel-cut oats, you can make this easy breakfast the night before and have it ready to eat the next morning.
These pumpkin oats are certain to become one of your favorite oatmeal recipes and one of your favorite pumpkin recipes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fall Flavor – These overnight oats have the flavor of fall with the addition of pumpkin.
- Simple Ingredients – You likely already have these ingredients in your pantry or fridge.
- Easy Meal Prep – It couldn’t be easier to make these oats the night before and enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast the next morning.
What You’ll Need To Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Equipment
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Ingredients
Below, I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions if you don’t have a specific ingredient. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.
- Milk – I used whole milk. However, you could use low-fat milk, almond milk, or greek yogurt, if you prefer.
- Rolled Oats – I used rolled oats because that is what I had on hand, and they provide an excellent texture to the overnight oats. However, you can use steel-cut oats. I don’t recommend quick oats for this recipe.
- Pumpkin Puree – I used canned pumpkin puree. I recommend using this over the pumpkin pie mix because you want as much of that real pumpkin flavor as possible.
- Brown Sugar – I used brown sugar. However, you could use white sugar, honey, or your sweetener of choice.
- Pumpkin Spice – I used the pumpkin pie spice blend because it has all of the wonderful spices found in pumpkin pie. However, if you don’t have it, you could use cinnamon instead or make your own pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Vanilla – I highly recommend using real pure vanilla instead of imitation vanilla.
- Ground Flax Seeds – These add fiber, help make the overnight oats thicker and creamier, and help you feel full for a longer time.
- Pecans – Add some chopped pecans for texture and crunch. I also like to garnish the oats on top with chopped pecans.
Directions
- Add the oats and milk into a glass mason jar.
- Add the pumpkin puree.
- Add the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and flax seeds.
- Add the chopped pecans
- Stir or shake well until all ingredients are well-combined.
- Refrigerate the overnight oats for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy cold or warmed-up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and chopped pecans for garnish.
Recipe Tips
- Vegan – Make these overnight oats vegan by using almond milk instead of regular milk, maple syrup instead of brown sugar, and cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice.
- More Protein – To add more protein, use Greek yogurt instead of whole milk.
Variations
- Maple Syrup – add pure maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a delicious maple flavor pumpkin oatmeal.
- Another option is to change it up by adding your favorite toppings:
- Coconut Flakes
- Chocolate Chips
- Pumpkin Seeds
FAQs
How To Store Leftover Pumpkin Overnight Oats?
Store the overnight oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I Freeze Overnight Oats?
Yes, you can freeze these overnight oats for up to 2 months.
More Recipes
- Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Easy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Pie Tacos
Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1/2 cup Old fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp Pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Chia flax seeds
- 1 tbs Pecans chopped
Instructions
- Add the oats and milk into a glass mason jar.
- Next, Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, flax seeds, and chopped pecans.
- Stir or shake well until all ingredients are well-combined.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Enjoy cold or warmed up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and pecans for garnish.
Notes
- Vegan – Make these overnight oats vegan by using almond milk instead of regular milk, maple syrup instead of brown sugar, and cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice.
- More Protein – To add more protein, use Greek yogurt instead of whole milk.
- Storing – Store the overnight oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing – Yes, you can freeze these overnight oats for up to 2 months.
Carole says
Thanks!! Love the recipe.
Michele says
Hi Carole,
I’m so glad you liked it.
Thanks,
Michele