Description
This Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast that combines creamy oats with the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spices. Perfect for busy mornings, these oats are soaked overnight to achieve a smooth, wholesome texture, infused with pumpkin puree and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with your favorite nuts or dried fruit, this comforting dish is a perfect autumn-inspired start to your day.
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats Mixture
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Dried cranberries
- A dollop of yogurt
- A sprinkle of granola
Instructions
- Combine oats and milk: In a medium-sized bowl or jar, combine rolled oats and almond milk. Stir to ensure the oats are completely submerged in the milk.
- Add pumpkin puree: Add the pumpkin puree to the bowl, mixing thoroughly until the oats and pumpkin are well-blended.
- Add chia seeds: Sprinkle in the chia seeds, which will help thicken the mixture, and stir until evenly distributed.
- Sweeten the mixture: Pour in maple syrup and vanilla extract, then mix to combine with the oat mixture, adding natural sweetness.
- Add spices and salt: Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt to the mixture. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly mixed throughout the oats.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours if you’re short on time.
- Check and adjust consistency: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and check the consistency. If desired, adjust the thickness by adding a little more milk to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve with toppings: Serve in a bowl or jar, adding optional toppings like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, yogurt, or granola for additional texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will become too mushy.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats, but you can omit them if desired.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- This recipe is easily customizable with different types of milk or toppings.
- For vegan option, ensure that toppings like yogurt are plant-based.
- The spices can be adjusted or omitted according to personal preference.
