Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
These pumpkin spice overnight oats are a cozy, no-cook breakfast made by soaking rolled oats in pumpkin purée, milk, and warm spices overnight. The final dish has a creamy, slightly chewy texture with a fragrant pumpkin pie aroma, topped with toasted seeds and sweet drizzles for added crunch and flavor.
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Glass jar or airtight container
- Whisk or Fork
- Small saucepan (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats preferably old-fashioned
- 0.5 cup pumpkin purée canned or roasted fresh
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon generous pinch
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger pinch
- 1 cup milk whole, coconut, or almond
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Mix the rolled oats, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in your jar until well combined. You should see flecks of spice and a vibrant orange hue.
- Pour in the milk, enough to cover the oats completely, about one cup. Stir again with a fork or whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly moistened.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey, blending it into the mixture until the oats look slightly glossy and fragrant.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours. During this time, the oats will soak up the liquid, becoming tender and creamy with a cozy pumpkin pie scent.
- In the morning, open the jar and gently stir the oats. They should be soft, swollen, and fragrant, with a thick, velvety texture. If too thick, stir in a splash more milk; if too runny, add a few more oats and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Top the oats with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of honey, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added flavor and crunch. Serve cold or warm for a comforting start to your day.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little vanilla extract or pumpkin pie spice on top before serving. Toast pumpkin seeds separately for the best crunch, and adjust spices to taste for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.5mg