Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats is a simple, healthy and delicious fall breakfast idea. It's gluten free and made with pumpkin puree, rolled oats, flax and chia seeds and fall spices.
This is one of the best recipes for overnight oats that I've made aside from my blueberry overnight oats recipe. It's truly a staple breakfast idea when the fall season comes around. When I have more time for meal prepping, I like to make a couple of my pumpkin baked oatmeal for the week. But when I'm in a time crunch, this recipe is perfect when I need a quick and easy breakfast to meal prep for the week. And it adds a little pumpkin spice flavor to my week.
Here's the best fall overnight oats you'll taste this season. This recipe is made by mixing oats with some pumpkin puree, spices, maple syrup and dairy free milk. It tastes like pumpkin pie in a jar and there's absolutely no cooking involved! It's made with simple and healthy ingredients that will leave you feeling full all morning long.
What are Overnight Oats?
If you haven't heard of overnight oats, simply put, you combine old-fashioned rolled oats in a bowl with milk, spices, and a variety of add-ins, top it with fruit or nuts and the next day, you eat it.
Oats have numerous health benefits and have become a popular breakfast option for many people. But are overnight oats healthy? Overnight oats can be considered healthy since oatmeal can provide many benefits including lowering cholesterol and improving blood sugar regulation. Since oats are high in fiber it helps keep you full between meals and it also provides plenty of whole grains, protein, antioxidants and more.
Is Pumpkin Good For Hypothyroidism?
Not only is pumpkin healthy to eat since it's an excellent source of vitamin A but also pumpkin is good for hypothyroidism.
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc, which is great for thyroid health. A deficiency in zinc can result in hypothyroidism.
Pumpkin is also full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is incredibly healthy. The nutrients and antioxidants in pumpkin may help boost your immune system, improve your eyesight and help promote heart and skin health.
Ingredients You Will Need
To make these pumpkin oats you will need the following ingredients:
- Old fashioned rolled oats - the star of the recipe. Make sure to look for a gluten free rolled oats option if needed.
- Ground flaxseeds - a good source of dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids
- Chia seeds - for added antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids
- Vanilla extract - Add a splash to enhance the pumpkin flavor
- Spices - adding cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice gives it that warm fall flavor
- Pumpkin Puree - please don't use pumpkin pie mix!
- Maple Syrup- you can also use honey or agave
- Almond milk - this recipe uses almond milk however you can use any milk you prefer
- Pecans and pumpkin Seeds- adds texture and a crunch to the oats
How to Make the Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Making vegan overnight oats couldn't get any easier, Everything is mixed together in one container and placed in the fridge overnight until you're ready to eat.
- Pour the dry ingredients into a mason jar and stir together.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix together until well combined.
- Refrigerate the overnight oats for at least 6 hours.
- Top with pecans and pumpkin seeds and enjoy.
How to Make Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats
You can make the best protein overnight oats even in the fall by substituting the ground flax seed with the protein powder or you can simply add in about 1 tablespoon of protein powder with a little extra milk.
How to Store the Overnight Pumpkin Oats
These pumpkin pie overnight oats will last in the refrigerator in a mason jars, or air tight container, for up to 5 days.
Make up a batch on Sunday and keep them covered in the fridge for up to a week. This makes them the perfect on-the-go breakfast during busy weekdays. Simply give them a little stir if they've been sitting for a few days and add a splash of the milk.
Topping Variations
I like to top my pumpkin oats with pumpkin seeds and pecans however there are a variety of different toppings you can choose from. Feel free to use what you like. Some other options are:
- Walnuts
- Almond slices
- Coconut shreds
- Dairy free whipped cream
- Almond butter
- Chocolate chips
Recipe FAQ
The one and only secret is to make the oats in advance. I can't tell you how many times I forgot to meal prep overnight oats and in the morning the liquid did not have enough time to soak into the oats. The oatmeal needs at least 6 hours to soak before eating.
Yes. I've replaced the rolled oats with quick oats when I forgot to make the oats the night before. By using quick oats this lessens the time needed for the oats to soak in the liquid and you will not need to use as much liquid. Let the oatmeal sit for about an hour and it's good to go. The texture will be slightly different, but the flavor will be just as good.
Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
I've found that using a mason jar works best for an overnight oats recipe. It seals the oats in and keeps them fresh until you're ready to eat them.
To make your overnight oats with a little extra protein, you can substitute the ground flax seed with the protein powder or you can simply add in about 1 tablespoon of protein powder with a little extra milk.
I've never frozen overnight oats. The oats are best kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- ½ cup almond milk or favorite milk
Toppings
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Pecans
Instructions
- Pour the dry ingredients into a mason jar and stir together.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix together until well combined.
- Refrigerate the overnight oats for at least 6 hours.
- Top with pecans and pumpkin seeds and enjoy.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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