Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Creamy, thick and full of cozy spices, these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast option for autumn mornings and beyond. These protein-packed oats take just minutes to assemble and are a nutritious way to start your day or have as an afternoon snack.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

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Full of oats, pumpkin puree, milk, pecans, and sweetened with pure maple syrup, these overnight oats are deliciously spiced with a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, also known as pumpkin pie spice blend. They taste like pumpkin pie, except in a jar!

Before digging in to enjoy these scrumptious oats, add another smattering of chopped pecans to the top for an extra helping of nuttiness and protein. And if you’re really feeling all the fall season feels, add a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt on top, too.

This recipe makes a serving for one, but it’s easily doubled or tripled if you want to meal prep for the week or if you have others in the family who also love pumpkin overnight oats!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It takes just minutes to assemble
  • It’s a grab-and-go breakfast or snack option
  • It protein-packed with healthy ingredients
  • It’s a versatile recipe so you can swap out ingredients to make it vegan and/or gluten-free
  • It’s ridiculously delicious

What Are Overnight Oats?

If you love oatmeal but don’t love having to spend time standing over the stove making sure that it doesn’t bubbly over into a sticky and globby mess, then assembling the oatmeal ingredients and letting them bloom overnight in the fridge is the way to go – no stovetop needed!

The dry oats soften overnight with the liquid you use, making them deliciously edible. The best part about overnight oats is all the amazing flavors you can add that are also infused as the oats soak up the liquid and become thick and creamy. Here, I add pumpkin puree and spices, along with chopped nuts. They all work together to create a flavorful oatmeal breakfast with hardly any work on my part. Win-win!

Ingredient Notes

Whole Milk or Unsweetened Almond Milk – I love the richness of whole milk but I’ve also used almond milk with delicious results, even though it’s not a fatty liquid. Almost any liquid with some fat in it will work, including canned coconut milk. I tend to revert to whole milk, though.

Old Fashioned Oats – Avoid the quick-cooking oats if possible. I’ve also used gluten-free oats with tasty results.

Pumpkin Puree – From a can or homemade, this is the ingredient that makes these overnight oats an autumn delight!

Sweetener – Maple syrup or Swerve brown sugar substitute. I try to stay away from refined sugar, so I love a dollop of maple syrup. A great Keto sub is the Swerve brown sugar sub which has a similar texture as regular brown sugar.

Pumpkin Spice – A store bought blend is fine or use your own homemade version to add the classic pumpkin pie flavor.

Vanilla Extract – for the perfect cozy flavor that amps up everything.

Pecans – A smattering of chopped pecans in the oats as well as on the top is a crunchy garnish that adds the final taste profile of an autumn-inspired pumpkin pie.

How To Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats

  1. Add ingredients to a sealable container or jar. I like to use mason jars. I add them in this order: milk, oats, pumpkin puree, sweetener, vanilla extract, spices and nuts.
  2. Mix well by stirring with a spoon.
  3. Seal your jar or container and place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
  4. Enjoy these pumpkin pie overnight oats cold or warmed up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and more pecans for garnish.

What Type Of Oats Should I Use?

For overnight oats, old-fashioned rolled oats perform the best. Quick oats and steel-cut oats won’t give you the same texture or work as well with this method. If you need to use gluten-free oats, just make sure they’re gluten-free rolled oats, like these.

How And In What Do I Store The Oats?

I like to use mason jars because they have a tight-fitting lid and are portable. Plus, they’ll fit nicely in my refrigerator, lined on a shelf, or on the inside door pocket if I’m meal prepping more than one for the week.

Can you make them in a bowl? Absolutely! Just be sure to cover it well with a lid, if it has one, or plastic wrap.

How to Add Protein

While these pumpkin pie overnight oats are full of protein already, if you’re looking to add even more,  you can always add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to them. If you do, you may need to increase the milk.

If you’re looking for more natural protein ingredients not in powdered form, a dollop of yogurt is always a great addition.

Since this is a pumpkin-based recipe, you can always add pumpkin seeds along with the pecans.

Check out my post on Natural Ingredients That Add Protein To Smoothies for more ideas and how much protein these natural ingredients have.

How Long Will Overnight Oats Last In The Fridge?

Your jar or bowl of overnight oats will last up to 4 days in the fridge, making it great for meal planning your breakfasts. Repeat the process about mid-week (remember, these overnight oats take just minutes to assemble) and you’ll have a week’s worth of breakfast oats ready to enjoy.

How To Serve Overnight Oats

Cold: My go-to way to enjoy overnight oats is to eat them cold, straight from the refrigerator.

Warm: However, if I’m not pressed for time, I’ll actually dump them out into a small saucepan, add a splash more milk (not too much!) and heat them on low on the stovetop. This turns it into a cozy and leisurely breakfast that’s perfect with a cup of coffee. What could be better?

You may also enjoy this Pumpkin Digital Recipe Card Bundle. Beautiful and colorful pumpkin recipes are available as digital downloads, sized in 4 x 6, for easy printing on your end. Five recipes are included in this downloadable PDF bundle. Each recipe is contained on one page. Learn more here.

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Creamy, thick and full of cozy spices, these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast option for autumn mornings and beyond. These protein-packed oats take just minutes to assemble and are a nutritious way to start your day or have as an afternoon snack.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Breakfast
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • ½ cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp brown sugar or Swerve brown sugar substitute
  • ½ tsp pumpkin spice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbs pecans, chopped
Instructions
  1. Add ingredients to a sealable container or jar. I add them in this order: milk, oats, pumpkin puree, sweetener, vanilla extract, spices and nuts.

  2. Mix well by stirring with a spoon.

  3. Seal your jar or container and place in the refrigerator overnight ( or for at least 4 hours).

  4. Enjoy these pumpkin pie overnight oats cold or warmed up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and more pecans for garnish.

 

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Spice Storage And Organization Ideas

Spice Storage And Organization Ideas

Your spice collection is important and keeping it organized has never been easier with these creative products. From countertop designs to flat-fitting drawer options, you’ll find a range of ideas for how best to arrange your spice collection.

Spice Storage And Organization Ideas

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20 Jar Organizer Rack

This elegant rack may be used vertically or horizontally to hold up to 20 jars of spices. Glass and silver screw-top jars are included with this set. It will look sleek on your countertop or you can tuck it away in a cabinet, if you prefer.

Wooden Spice Rack

This wooden spice rack adds a natural element to your kitchen with its space for 20 glass jars, which are included with the set. Choose between light or dark wood to complement your decor. This rack may be used horizontally in a deep drawer or used vertically on a countertop.

Slide Out Rack

If you have minimal space left in your cupboard or pantry, consider this handy pull out rack for spice container organization. Made of chrome, it’s adjustable to give you just the right fit in your space. Choose between double or single racks.

Bamboo Spice Rack

Keep it eco-friendly with this bamboo spice rack with a kickstand for secure and stable positioning on a countertop. It will also fit in a deep drawer when positioned horizontally. Its 3-tiered shelf will hold standard-sized spice jars.

Revolving Spice Rack

Perfect for your countertop, easily find the spice you need with this revolving stainless steel organizer. Sleek and chic, this storage unit comes with 20 3-oz glass jars with lids as well as reusable labels.

Jars With Bamboo Lids

This set of 4-oz glass jars with bamboo lids is an eco-friendly option for a cohesive look to your spice organization efforts. The thick glass jars are square-shaped and come with 2 types of sprinkle ports for ease of use. Tight fitting bamboo lids keep your spices fresh. Labels are included.

Mini Mason Jars

Mini mason jars with lids might be an option for those who love this iconic look. They’re perfect for spices as well as other ingredients. Labels are included which fit perfectly on the top of the silver-toned lids.

You may also enjoy this Pumpkin Digital Recipe Card Bundle. Beautiful and colorful pumpkin recipes are available as digital downloads, sized in 4 x 6, for easy printing on your end. Five recipes are included in this downloadable PDF bundle. Each recipe is contained on one page. Learn more here.

 

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5 Essential Spices To Have On Hand For Fall And Winter

5 Essential Spices To Have On Hand For Fall And Winter

When the weather turns cool and you’re ready to get in the kitchen and whip up a sweet baked good or pour a steaming cup of your favorite beverage, having those seasonal spices on hand is essential. Not just for sweet treats, these same essential spices play a vital role in seasoning savory dishes, too.

5 Essential Spices To Have On Hand For Fall And Winter

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Here are the 5 essential spices to have on hand for fall and winter recipes.

Ginger

Long known for its medicinal properties as a digestion aid, ginger is a spice that’s universally consumed year round. However, fall and winter cuisine seem to claim it as a de facto spice to use for its instant warming abilities and notable spiciness. It’s a fragrant spice that can be used in fresh or powdered form.

Ginger is used equally in sweet as well as savory dishes. It pairs well with onions and garlic as well as with sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. From baked goods to beverages and from fermented foods to seafood, ginger is a versatile spice that’s good to have stocked in your spice cabinet.

Ground ginger is an integral spice in my Gingerbread Protein Smoothie and it wouldn’t taste the same without it!

Nutmeg

Nutmeg, a spice native to the South Pacific islands, comes from an evergreen tree that actually produces a peach-shaped fruit which is known as the nutmeg apple. When split in half, a nut is revealed. Upon drying the nuts and then grinding them into a spice, nutmeg powder is produced.

Nutmeg has a pungent fragrance but a slightly sweet taste. It’s used in savory dishes as well as baked goods. It’s also the prominent spice used in eggnog.

Cinnamon

Along with its timeless medicinal uses and warming, fragrance presence in fall and winter baking, beverages and even savory cuisine, it’s not surprising that cinnamon ranks as the number one spice in popularity as a superfood.

Cinnamon is made from the bark of a tree called Cinnamomum verum. This bark contains health benefits and properties which make it a potent ingredient that not only tastes amazing but can contribute to your overall well being. It’s used in a wide variety of holiday baking and beverage recipes as well as savory soups and sauces. If there’s one spice to always have on hand, cinnamon would be the one.

You can’t make pumpkin anything without including ground cinnamon, which is what helps make my Pumpkin Cheesecake so irresistible!

Cloves

Dark, pungent and aromatic, cloves are a spice that’s curated from the flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen that grows in India, Madagascar and Indonesia. Cloves can be used whole or ground and are best used sparingly. They pack a lot of flavor and if too much is used, you can cross the line into bitterness rather than the aromatic sweetness that it’s known for.

From cakes and cookies to sauces and soups, cloves are an integral spice for fall and winter cuisine.

My gingerbread loaf recipe uses ground cloves along with all the other warming spices to make it rich and delicious.

Cardamom

Aromatic, sweet and warming, cardamom is often found paired with cinnamon and cloves for a depth of flavor and warmth in baked goods. Used prominently in Middle Eastern cuisine, cardamom is cultivated from the seed pods that originate from the ginger family.

The two prominent varieties are green pods and black pods. Green pods are either used whole or ground and perform best in sweet and baked goods. Black cardamom has a smoky flavor that works well in savory dishes. That said, both green and black can be used interchangeably between sweet and savory recipes.

Keep these 5 spices on hand for your holiday recipes. It’s worth it to purchase fresh spices this season so you’ll have the very best flavors and aromas to cook with. You can’t go wrong with a batch of fresh spices to make your recipes not only taste delicious, but worthy of rave reviews.

Need a way to keep your spices organized? Check out my Spice Storage And Organization Ideas.

You may also enjoy this Pumpkin Digital Recipe Card Bundle. Beautiful and colorful pumpkin recipes are available as digital downloads, sized in 4 x 6, for easy printing on your end. Five recipes are included in this downloadable PDF bundle. Each recipe is contained on one page. Learn more here.

 

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