Like pumpkin pie for breakfast.
A few years ago I went through a phase of making just about every kind of healthy overnight oatmeal recipe known to mankind.
And it all started with these Maple Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Overnight Oats.
And after making almost every combination I could think of (like Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats, Strawberry Overnight Oats…), I recently realized I had not made my favorite combination yet…
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats!
After years of making overnight oatmeal, I was surprised by how much this recipe actually tasted like a delicious pumpkin pie.
But then again, it IS made from pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, so all of the crucial pumpkin pie elements are there.
And then you top this delightful breakfast recipe with some toasted pecans and voila: you’ve got yourself a cozy jar full of oatmeal that is 1000% Fall-season-and-Thanksgiving-worthy.
You can make just about any combination, though, if you know How to Make Overnight Oats.
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Optional add-ins. The sky really is the limit! Everything from yogurt to protein powder can be added to increase health benefits and flavor.
- Oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best type to use. They maintain their texture after soaking and do not get too mushy like quick oats tend to do, or remain hard like steel-cut oats. You can also look for a certified gluten-free oats brand if needed.
- Milk. You can use a variety of types when making overnight oats. Cashew milk is my go-to since it is super creamy and tastes great in this recipe. But almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, and regular milk all work well.
- Pumpkin puree. The canned puree fits this recipe best. You can always make homemade pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin, but it takes a lot of time and is not really worth the extra effort.
- Pumpkin pie spice. Pumpkin pie spice combines cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. If you cannot find it at the store, you can always make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. (You can also swap it out for some Apple Pie Spice!)
- Pure maple syrup. Make sure you do NOT get the pancake syrup kind. Instead, opt for PURE maple syrup for the best taste and nutrition.
- Chia seeds. While not absolutely necessary, they add many health benefits and enhance the texture.
- Pecans. Totally optional and can be left off if you have picky eaters, but these nuts add a lovely crunch to the creamy pumpkin oats. (Learn how to roast pecans if you don’t already know!)
Pro Tip: The only milk NOT recommended is coconut milk. This will give your oats a strong coconut flavor instead of a pumpkin spice flavor.
Step-by-step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.
Add the pumpkin to the jar.
Add the pumpkin puree, pie spice, and 1 teaspoon of sweetener to your jar. Use a fork or a small whisk to mix these together.
Pro Tip: The best type of jar to use when making overnight oat recipes is an 8-ounce glass Mason jar.
Combine remaining ingredients.
Pour the oats, chia seeds, milk, remaining sweetener, and cinnamon into the jar.
Carefully stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
Refrigerate to set.
Place the lid on the jar and set it in the fridge.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Serve with toasted pecans and additional pumpkin pie spice.
FAQs
This dish is perfect to make the day before. Once it’s made, it will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight, resealable container for up to 3 to 4 days. But please know, the texture begins to get a little mushy with each day and they are best if enjoyed within the first 24 hours. If you would like to have that delicious texture every morning of the week, do not add the milk to the jar until the night before serving.
Overnight oats last in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. However, after 24 hours, the consistency will become mushier. If you’d like, simply prepare everything in the recipe except for the milk, then add that in the night before enjoying.
It’s completely up to you! It is so simple to grab a jar of oats straight from the fridge and dig into them cold. However, if you want, simply heat them up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until they are heated through. You may need to add a little extra milk to get the consistency you desire.
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Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup oats old-fashioned, rolled, gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ cup milk oat, soy, or nut-based milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- Roasted pecans optional
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree to an 8-oz. glass Mason jar along with the pumpkin pie spice and 1 teaspoon of sweetener. Stir until everything is well mixed.2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Add the oats, chia seeds, milk, sweetener, and cinnamon to the jar. Stir the oats with the liquid until well combined.½ cup oats, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Serve with toasted pecans and additional pumpkin pie spice.Roasted pecans
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Notes
- Oats: Stick with rolled oats for this recipe.
- Mason jar: Save dishes by mixing all of the ingredients in the jar.
- Pumpkin: Be careful not to get pumpkin pie filling as it’s full of added sugar and preservatives.
- Add-ins: Add some protein powder to round out this breakfast.
- Chilling: These overnight oats take at least four hours, but they’re better after an entire night in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Can you heat it up in the morning or is it better cold?
Hi Chelsea! You can enjoy these overnight oats (and any of the varieties!) hot or cold, depending on your prefence.
What do you mean by “sweetener?”
Great question, JP! A sweetener is really anything used to add sugar to a recipe, whether it’s a more naturally occurring sweetener, such as pure maple syrup or honey, or a more refined version like granulated sugar or brown sugar. In this recipe, you can adjust how much you’d like to add in order to get it to the level of sweetness that you prefer 🙂 Hope this helps!
Made this last night and it’s definitely a keeper! I added some greek yogurt and I think that may have caused it to be a bit soupy. I would just cut back on the milk a bit next time. Topped it with a bit of whipped cream! Will make again for sure!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Kandie! It’s so great to have easy breakfasts ready. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
I’ve made this quite a few times and love it! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Tabitha! I’m so glad it’s a repeat! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Very good definitely recommend
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Andrea! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Just came home with some pumpkin spice almond creamer…perhaps tomorrow will be a big pumpkin spice kind of day – LOVE!
Oh those are the BEST kind of days!! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂