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Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Oats, Recipes, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian · September 15, 2021

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

You all are OBSESSED with my pumpkin spice overnight oats recipe, so here she is! This might be my shortest blog post (ever?) because I’m just pulling it together based on popular demand. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

A little POV on overnight oatmeal recipes

I don’t usually make oatmeal recipes for overnight oats, because unless the recipe is super unique, I don’t want to mandate to anyone how to make them! We are all different people with different tastes, and I am a FIRM believer that oats are the purest form of self-expression. Well, that and toasts. I love toasts.

So with this recipe, I would recommend following the amounts for oats, liquid and pumpkin, but after that TRULY feel free to make it your own and riff on it. Want a little protein? Add some protein powder (Garden of Life is my fav) or some PB2, which I also love because it’s a three-ingredient, super digestible way to get protein.

Want some fruit? I love adding diced apples, raisins or craisins to this. Plus you can’t go wrong with throwing in any nuts, seeds or nut butters. It might be pumpkin-spiced, but I still think of it as a blank canvas for overnight oats

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Tips on how to make pumpkin spice overnight oats

But don’t get me wrong, I totally understand that people have questions about overnight oatmeal recipes. So here are a few tips/tricks I’ve learned along the way, especially when it comes to pumpkin spice overnight oats:

  • Tip #1 – You don’t have to soak for 12 hours. About 2 will work just fine, or if you’re in a pinch, cut down the liquid to be equal to the oats, and then they’ll be thick in less than 30 minutes. Of course, my POV is that the longer the oats sit (up to 4 days, after that…pass haha) the better they get, but that’s just because I like thicc bois.
  • Tip #2 – Make sure all your spices, seeds and dried fruit are saturated in the oats before storing them. This makes SUCH a difference. It’s so easy to just let the spices and seeds kind of chill on top of the oats, especially since they aren’t the easiest to mix quickly. But I promise, taking that extra 30 seconds to make sure everything is equally combined will change the game. The chia will absorb moisture and thicken the oats, the spices will distribute evenly and any dried fruit will get plump and delicious. Definitely not worth skipping!
  • Tip #3 – If you are using powders, add those in with the oats first and no liquid, and stir. This will help distribute the powder evenly and make it easier to mix!
  • Tip #4 – These WILL last longer than you think. I fully endorse prepping on Sunday and eating up until Thursday. Overnight oats are a relatively stable food, so unless they start to smell/taste funky, you can store them in the fridge for a decent amount of time.
  • Tip #5* – *This is just specific to pumpkin spice overnight oats* The more pumpkin you add, the thicker the oats will be. So adjust to your preference!

Looking for more overnight oat recipes?

I’ve got a few linked!

Milk & Cookies Overnight Oats
You heard me. An overnight oats recipe inspired by Ben & Jerry's. Need I say more? Plus this oats recipe is inspired by the BEST flavor, Milk & Cookies, so really it's the perfect excuse to have dessert for breakfast. How could you not?
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Milk & Cookies Overnight Oats Recipe
Strawberry Pretzel Pie Overnight Oats
If Dolly Parton could make an ice cream flavor for pretzel pie, then we can sure as hell make it an overnight oats recipe! This easy, creamy, slightly-cheesecakey overnight oats recipe uses all the best parts of strawberry pie and puts them into a super easy, extra delicious breakfast!
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Salted Pretzel Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
Cacao Almond Butter Overnight Oats
These oats are unlike your normal overnight oats. They are made with oat flour, giving them a smooth, dreamy, creamy texture. Add in cacao for flavor, protein for satiety and almond butter (because obviously), and these turn into overnight oats that end up tasting like dessert.
Check out this recipe

And that’s it for these Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you <3

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

5 from 1 vote
These are the coziest, quickest, easiest oats for fall. They use real pumpkin, plant-based ingredients and all the best fall spices.
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Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Total Time:12 hours hrs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oats, overnight oats
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup rolled oats old fashioned are preferred, but quick works too!
  • 1 cup plant-based milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/16 teaspoon each of all spice, clove and nutmeg Or use a little more than 1/8 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon flax meal
  • pinch of salt optional

Optional ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice
  • 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup flax and pumpkin seed granola
  • 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions

  • In a jar or bowl, combine the oats, milk and pumpkin and stir until combined.
  • Add in the maple syrup, spices, chia and flax seeds and mix again. You want to make sure that the chia and flax are fully saturated to help thicken the oats!
  • To bring out the sweetness, add a pinch of salt.
  • Refrigerate the oats for 12-24 hours and then eat! You can also only fridge these for 2-6 hours, but they won't get as thick. They'll still be delicious though 🙂
  • *Note: You can add optional ingredients either before or after refrigeration, it's really up to how you like your oats and your cravings and nutritional needs for that day! I've included some of my favorite add-ins above, and you can mix and match as you like.

Posted In: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Oats, Recipes, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. Elle says

    October 11, 2021 at 3:34 am

    Could I leave out the flax meal if I don’t have it?

    • Justine says

      October 11, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Totally!

  2. Mel says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I was Skeptical, but gave it a shot because I love pumpkin (but not *pumpkin spice*) and holy heck am I glad I did. It’s delightful, you won’t regret it. Will be eating this all week.

    • Justine says

      October 12, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      I am so so glad you like it – I’ve also been eating it on repeat!

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