The ultimate breakfast-to-go that’s super healthy and tastes like pie!
Who wants pumpkin pie for breakfast? Be honest, now!
Well, pie for breakfast isn’t something that many us of indulge in on a regular basis, but here is the next best thing. This overnight oatmeal and chia breakfast has all the flavor of pumpkin pie in a healthy, easy-to-grab day starter. It’s loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals… and FLAVOR!
This recipe is for a single serving, but once you try it you’ll be getting out the calculator to make a batch that’ll get you through the whole week. However many you make, put individual servings in mason jars in the fridge and you’ll have next-level grab ‘n’ go options for the whole family. You can even attach a bamboo spoon to each jar with a rubber band and hand them out as everyone rushes out the door on a busy morning.
This meal comes together really quickly, but it really does benefit, as the name suggests, from hanging out in the fridge overnight. This helps the oats and chia soften and plump up and get infused with all the flavors. Once you’ve got the hang of making it you can experiment with different flavorings and toppings to keep things interesting.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin has a pretty mild flavor, somewhere between a sweet potato and a squash. It’s the Pumpkin Pie Spice that we all know and love that we’ve come to associate with the flavor of pumpkin – from ice creams to fancy coffees, it’s the spices, not the actual pumpkin, that give that irresistible Fall flavor. You can buy it at pretty much any grocery store, or you can easily make it yourself. It’s made of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves, with cinnamon being the main ingredient. For every 3 tablespoons of cinnamon add 2 teaspoons each of ginger powder and nutmeg, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of allspice and cloves. If there’s a brand you love, go ahead and use it – or experiment with these ingredients to make your own “house blend”. You’ll find yourself using it all the time, and adding half a teaspoon to your ground coffee will give you an instant hit of Thanksgiving any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Chopped pecans for garnish
How to Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Step 1: In a mason jar or airtight container, mix together rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice.
Step 2: Seal the jar or container and place it in the refrigerator to soak. Let it sit for a minimum of 2 hours, but ideally overnight for the flavors to meld and oats to soften.
Step 3: When ready to eat, give the oats a good stir. Top with a bit of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pecans for a delightful crunch.
FAQs & Tips
We like to make this in single-serving mason jars, seal them up and stack them in the fridge for up to a week. If they last that long… everyone in your household will love these, so don’t blame us if your “week’s supply” disappears in two days!
Yes it is, but please read your oatmeal label carefully. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but are often processed in facilities that also process wheat products, where cross-contamination can occur. Look for certified gluten-free oats if there are any allergies or intolerances in your household.
No worries! It’s easy to skip the pecans – your can replace them with pumpkin seeds or a nut free granola as a topping. You can also substitute the almond milk for oat milk.
Yes you can, but it gets the best texture after sitting in the fridge for 6-8 hours. You can certainly eat it after about two hours but it’ll have a coarser, more crunchy texture.
Serving Suggestions
the magic of these jars is that they’re perfect nutritious, calorie-measured breakfast (or snack) on the go. Use a rubber band to hold a small, napkin-wrapped bamboo spoon to the side of the jar and you’re all set. Even if you’re eating these at home, it’s still kind of fun to eat them right out of the jar!
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, mix together rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice.
- Seal the jar or container and place it in the refrigerator to soak. Let it sit for a minimum of 2 hours, but ideally overnight for the flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- When ready to eat, give the oats a good stir. Top with a bit of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pecans for a delightful crunch.
