Pumpkin spice overnight oats are an easy and quick breakfast to make for busy mornings in the fall! Perfect to make ahead for an entire week of breakfasts and boasting almost 30 grams of protein per serving even with no chia!
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The best breakfast is one that is already prepped. Don't you find it much easier to eat a healthy, nourishing breakfast when it's already prepared?
On fall mornings, there is nothing better than a warm bowl of oats with delicious pumpkin pie spice - maybe a pumpkin spice latte! But, do you have time to make oats every morning?
Neither do I! That's why pumpkin overnight oats are an easy fall breakfast that you can prep and reheat in the microwave or even eat cold, straight from the fridge - like my protein overnight oats!
Canned pumpkin puree is always in my Trader Joe's shopping cart If you like this recipe be sure to try these blended pumpkin baked oatmeal, protein overnight oats, healthy pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin protein balls!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Customizable for you! Yogurt and chia are optional - pumpkin spice overnight oats can be made with no yogurt and no chia or with them for more protein and fiber - the choice is up to you.
- Perfect for meal prep! You can make an entire week of breakfasts in just a few minutes.
- The best fall flavors! Whether you make this with pumpkin puree or without, these oats are bursting with delicious pumpkin latte and pie flavors.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Gluten free oats: My favorite gluten free oats are Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Oatmeal. Regular rolled oats, Quaker or quick oats or steel cut oats will also work.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt works well or you can use Forager Cashew yogurt if making it vegan.
- Protein Shake or Milk: I used Premier Protein's Pumpkin Spice flavor. You can also use regular milk or almond milk to make a vegan version.
- Protein Powder: I used Orgain vanilla protein to make these pumpkin spice overnight oats with protein powder. This protein are sweetened with stevia. If you choose to forgo protein or use an unflavored version, you may want to add a sweetener (maple syrup, stevia or honey) of your choice.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cook time and temperatures.
- Layer ingredients as listed in recipe card and mix well to incorporate. Refrigerate overnight.
- Top with yogurt and eat cold or heat up in the microwave.
Expert Tips
- Make ahead: Pumpkin spice overnight oats may be made up to 4 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Add nuts when ready to serve.
- Storage: Store in a jar or in mason jars in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Vegan: Use vegan protein and dairy-free milk.
- Keto: Replace oats with chia seeds. This coconut milk chia pudding recipe is a great swap for oats.
- Without pumpkin puree: You can leave out pumpkin puree and up the pumpkin spice to keep the pumpkin flavor up.
- Weight Watchers: Omit nuts and use plain or nonfat Greek yogurt.
Recipe FAQs
I love using a protein shake for added protein in this recipe. Any milk like almond milk, coconut, cashew, oat or dairy milk will work.
I love these for a nutritious and filling breakfast. Full of whole grains, protein and nutrition, this is one breakfast your whole family will love.
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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup dairy free yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice more to taste
Instructions
- Layer ingredients as listed above and mix well to incorporate.
- Refrigerate overnight. Eat cold or heat up in the microwave.
Notes
- Make ahead: Recipe can may be made up to 4 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Add nuts when ready to serve.
- Storage: Store in a jar or in mason jars in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Vegan: Use vegan protein and dairy-free milk.
- Keto: Replace oats with chia seeds. This coconut milk chia pudding recipe is a great swap for oats.
- Without pumpkin puree: You can leave out pumpkin puree and up the pumpkin spice to keep the pumpkin flavor up.
- Weight Watchers: Omit nuts and use plain or nonfat Greek yogurt.
Salma
Hi there,
This looks great—I definitely plan to try it. One thing—the final ingredient is hoeing up properly. All I can see is “1 pumpkin spice.” Did you mean to say 1 tsp pumpkin spice? Thanks!
Lyndsey
that is correct! thanks for catching my typo. I've updated it! I would love for you to try the recipe and come back and rate it once you do! thanks so much 🙂