Description
Creamy pumpkin spice overnight oats bring autumn’s warmth to breakfast tables with rich seasonal flavors. Quick and simple preparation ensures a delightful morning treat you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) Greek yogurt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, dried fruit, or granola
Instructions
- In a medium-sized glass jar or container, layer rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and Greek yogurt to create a creamy base for your morning meal.
- Pour milk over the layered ingredients, ensuring even distribution of liquid throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle chia seeds across the surface to enhance nutritional value and provide a subtle thickening effect.
- Drizzle maple syrup for natural sweetness, complementing the earthy pumpkin flavor profile.
- Dust pumpkin spice and ground cinnamon over the mixture, creating aromatic layers of warm, autumnal spices.
- Add a pinch of salt to elevate and balance the overall taste complexity.
- Pour vanilla extract to introduce a subtle depth of flavor that harmonizes with the existing ingredients.
- Thoroughly whisk all components until completely integrated, eliminating any dry pockets or uneven distribution.
- Securely seal the container with a tight-fitting lid to prevent moisture loss and potential contamination.
- Refrigerate the prepared mixture for a minimum of 6-8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and oats to soften completely.
- Before serving, gently stir the chilled oats to redistribute settled ingredients and restore creamy consistency.
- Garnish with chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a sprinkle of granola for added texture and visual appeal.
- Enjoy directly from the refrigerator or warm briefly in the microwave for 20-30 seconds if preferred.
Notes
- Customize the milk type for dietary needs by using almond, oat, or coconut milk to make the recipe dairy-free and suitable for various dietary restrictions.
- Boost protein content by adding an extra scoop of protein powder or using a higher protein Greek yogurt for a more filling breakfast option.
- Prep multiple jars in advance for quick grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week, storing them in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey, agave nectar, or monk fruit syrup to adjust the sweetness and cater to different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg