Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Sweet, creamy pumpkin overnight oats packed with protein, made ahead in a jar and ready to eat straight from the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk of choice, 120 milliliters, almond milk used in the original recipe, regular milk can be used for extra protein
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 40 grams
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree, 60 grams, or homemade baked pumpkin blended until smooth
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, 30 grams
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Toppings
- chopped pecans, optional topping
- dried cranberries, optional topping
- whipped cream or yogurt, optional topping
Instructions
- In a mason jar, food storage container or bowl, add the milk, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly combined.½ cup milk of choice, ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Taste the mixture and add more maple syrup if desired. Keep in mind that the oats will thicken as they sit in the refrigerator.¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- Cover the jar or container with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight (8 hours), for the creamiest consistency.
- Before serving, stir the oats and top with chopped pecans, dried cranberries and whipped cream or yogurt, if desired.½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, chopped pecans, dried cranberries
- Enjoy straight from the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Rolled oats vs. quick oats: old-fashioned rolled oats make thicker, chewier overnight oats that keep their texture longer. Quick oats break down more, so the oats come out smoother and creamier but lose their texture faster.
- Protein powder: pumpkin flavored protein powder works especially well here, but vanilla or cinnamon protein powder also works. With vanilla or cinnamon, add a little extra pumpkin pie spice for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
- Larger batch: if you want to make a larger batch, use 2 tablespoons of chia seeds instead of 1.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
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