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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

This fall-inspired Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats recipe is a cozy breakfast that saves you time in the morning so you can fuel for the day without rushing out the door!
Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, meal prep
Servings: 2
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • cup large flake oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt or 100g container of Oikos Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup dairy milk or 1 ⅓ cup plant-based alternative
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree (omit if using pumpkin spice yogurt)
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • In a sealable jar or container, mix the oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt and milk together. Stir well.
  • Place the mixture in the fridge for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  • When you're ready to eat, add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon and chopped walnuts (if using). Stir well, add any additional ingredients and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions

  • Quick oats or old fashioned rolled oats
    • If you don’t have large flake oats you can substitute quick or rolled oats instead. I recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp so that it’s not too liquidy or mushy.
  • Flavoured Greek yogurt
    • If you prefer a different flavoured Greek yogurt, you can use this in place of the vanilla or plain Greek yogurt in this recipe. If you’re looking for a flavoured yogurt, I recommend pumpkin, banana or coconut flavoured yogurt.
  • Regular yogurt
    • Instead of Greek yogurt, you can use regular yogurt. However, this tends to be more liquidy than Greek yogurt so I recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp.
  • Alternative milks
    • If you are looking for a higher protein option, I recommend using dairy milk or soy milk. Other plant-based beverages like oat milk or almond milk will still work in this recipe but provide much less protein.
  • Nut or seed butters
    • If you want to make this breakfast extra filling and rich, add a dollop of peanut butter (or another nut or seed butter) for a delicious flavour combination!
  • Protein powder
    • If you want to add an extra boost of protein to overnight oats, you can use protein powder. I recommend adding a small amount to start with to make sure you enjoy the taste and texture. 
  • Maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, coconut flakes
    • Add any of these ingredients to increase the sweetness of this breakfast.
 

Dietary considerations:

  • Gluten free: opt for gluten free oats.
  • Dairy free and vegan: choose plant-based yogurt like soy, almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk.
  • Nut free: omit the added chopped walnuts.