If you love anything pumpkin spiced, then you will LOVE this recipe. Pumpkin Overnight Oats has all the flavor of pumpkin pie in a healthy, fast and easy breakfast - perfect for meal prep or a make-ahead breakfast.
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At this time of year, we always make sure that we have a few cans of pumpkin puree in the cupboard to make pumpkin spiced desserts or breakfasts. These overnight pumpkin oats are one of our favourite pumpkin recipes.
You just need 5 minutes (if that) in the evening to prepare these pumpkin pie overnight oats. Such an easy breakfast!
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Pumpkin Overnight Oats Ingredients
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Oats - Rolled oats (old fashioned) are best for these overnight oats with pumpkin.
- Pumpkin - We used canned pumpkin puree to make these pumpkin overnight oats, but fresh will work too. See below for how to use a fresh pumpkin.
- Yogurt - A good thick yogurt is best, like Greek yogurt.
- Milk - We used whole milk, but semi-skimmed (2%) will also work, as will dairy-free such as almond milk, cashew, oat milk or tiger nut. You can swap this for kefir to make it more nutritious too.
- Pure maple syrup - Adds some nice sweetness. Honey can be used too.
- Spices - We wanted that lovely, warming spiced pumpkin taste, so we added cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. You could also use a pumpkin pie spice blend.
Pumpkin Overnight Oats Variations
We added some pumpkin seeds and pecans, but any nuts of seeds will work like walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds and chia seeds.
You can add some extra protein and fibre by adding some chia seeds. It will thicken it even more too. Flaxseeds work too.
For some color and extra sweetness, why not add some raisins or dried cranberries to these pumpkin overnight oats. You could mash some banana into the oats for extra natural sweetness too.
A drizzle of peanut butter, or any nut butter, is always a great addition and gives the pumpkin spice overnight oats a boost of protein too. You can add protein powder too.
How to Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Step 1: Put all of the ingredients into a big bowl or individual mason jars.
- Step 2: Give it a really good stir
- Step 3: Divide between individual bowls or jars and put in the fridge overnight (or at least for 4 hours). Add a little extra milk if you want it a thinner consistency.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
You can save yourself some time by using canned pumpkin puree, however if you want to make your own then it isn't that difficult. You could bake it in the oven, or boil it in a pan, which is what we do as it's much quicker.
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove all the seeds, pulp and skin. Don't throw the seeds away, as you can save them to roast for snacks.
- Cube the pumpkin flesh into large pieces.
- Put the pumpkin cubes in a large saucepan full of water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Drain and leave it to cool down completely before putting it in a blender and blending until smooth.
You can store your pumpkin puree in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Give these oats a protein boost by adding a couple of tablespoon of chia seeds when mixing everything together or you can use protein powder too.
- Take these oats to another level by adding some dark chocolate chips just before serving.
- This isn't overly sweet, so if you like really sweet breakfasts, add some extra maple syrup.
- Add some extra flavor with some vanilla extract.
- Make this vegan by using coconut yogurt and a non-dairy milk.
- To ensure this recipe is definitely gluten free, use certified gluten-free oats.
Frequently Asked Questions
We keep ours in jars with lids or Tupperware containers, however a glass or mug will work too. The great thing about overnight oats is that they keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. So, you can make a big batch of these for breakfasts for the week. Just make sure that you store them in an airtight container.
You can just put them in the microwave for 2 minutes or warm them on the hob. Why not try our Pumpkin Porridge Recipe too?
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Recipe
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 60 g (0.75 cups) of Rolled oats - (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 160 ml (0.66 cups) of Whole milk
- 4 tablespoon of Plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon of Maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon of Pumpkin puree
- 0.5 teaspoon of Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon of Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon of Ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Divide between individual jars/bowls and put in the fridge overnight.
Recipe Tips
- Give these oats a protein boost by adding a couple of tablespoon of chia seeds when mixing everything together.
- Take these oats to another level by adding some dark chocolate chips just before serving.
- This isn't overly sweet, so if you like really sweet breakfasts, add some extra maple syrup.
- Make this vegan by using coconut yogurt and almond/oat/cashew milk.
- To ensure this recipe is definitely gluten free, use oats that are certified gluten free.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Keli Rugenstein says
How much is a portion?
Dannii says
The recipe card says that the whole thing serves 2, so half is one portion. You can change the serving number in the recipe card and that will change the quantities.
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
I have some extra pumpkin puree in the freezer and now I know exactly what I'm going to do with it! These oats are perfect for cool fall mornings!
Glynis says
These oats are so good! Only got a chance to try them last night as I had trouble getting hold of tinned pumpkin purée. Eventually found them in the baking aisle at Waitrose. As it's only me that eats these I used a piping bag to fill a couple of icing trays with the rest. Looking forward to making them again tonight
Charlie Mace says
Oooh I'm obsessed with all things pumpkin right now and these look and sound amazing Dannii. Overnight oats are one of my go-to favourite recipes for the whole family - they make for such speedy (but tasty) mornings don't they? I love all the spices you've got in there - couldn't get more Autumnal that that! Charlie x
Amy Deverson says
OMG these look amazing... I am definitely trying these! Thanks for the recipe x
Gareth Torrance says
I've never seen a baby cow being born either... Even when we went to a farm on a school trip specifically for it, haha.
Sarah says
I seriously woke up this morning craving a pumpkin-filled breakfast...if only I'd found this recipe earlier! ...tomorrow!!
lisa prince says
oh this sounds very interesting i lvoe this time of year when the pumpkins come to food
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
Love the recipe but this is great information that helps de-mystify organic produce for the average person. How amazing to see such a newborn calf - one of my children is cow obsessed - it would have been her perfect day out.
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
This is my dream breakfast!! I love overnight oats and anything pumpkin! Man, I am so excited for pumpkin season!! This is definitely happening soon :D
rika says
I love the ingredients, great flavor combo! This overnight oat recipe would be perfect for fall.