Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie for breakfast with these creamy, delicious Pumpkin Overnight Oats! They’re made with 6 simple ingredients and take only 5 minutes of prep!
*This recipe was originally published in September 2015. The text, photos and recipe have been updated.
I’m not a morning person as I’m sure you’ve heard me say before. There’s nothing better than waking up with healthy peanut butter banana muffins, spinach feta frittata or oat flour waffles at the ready.
These Pumpkin Overnight Oats are one of my favorite fall meal prep breakfasts. It truly doesn’t get any easier than these and you can’t beat pumpkin pie flavors for breakfast!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Pumpkin pie overnight oats are soft and creamy with real pumpkin and warm pumpkin spice flavor. They taste like pumpkin pie!
- There are only 6 ingredients in this recipe and they take only 5 minutes of prep time.
- This recipe is gluten free and vegan, and it’s customizable with your favorite milk, sweetener and toppings.
- This is a perfect meal prep breakfast recipe. Simply prep the night before and portion into jars or containers to eat during the week.
Recipe ingredients
These pumpkin overnight oats include only 6 basic ingredients, which are highly customizable.
Ingredient notes
- Rolled oats. I used old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe as they provide more texture than quick oats. If you prefer using steel cut, see my Banana Cream Pie Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe.
- Chia seeds. I always add chia seeds to my overnight oats as they make them thick and creamy, and add a boost of nutrition. If you don’t have any on hand, simply omit them and decrease the amount of milk by 1/2 cup.
- Maple syrup. The maple syrup may be substituted with your favorite sweetener.
- Almond milk. The almond milk may be substituted with your favorite milk.
- Pumpkin. Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree that’s been strained of excess liquid.
How to make this recipe
- Place the almond milk, pumpkin and maple syrup in a medium bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Add the oats, chia seeds and pumpkin pie spice and stir.
- Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes until the chia seeds begin to thicken. Stir again, then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
FAQs
Soaking oats in liquid overnight breaks down the starches in the oats and softens them so they’re ready to eat in the morning.
Chia seeds help thicken overnight oats, and give them a nice, creamy texture.
Prepare the overnight oats the day before you plan to eat them. They stay fresh for 2-5 days, depending on the ingredients that are added to them.
Overnight oats may be eaten either cold or hot. To warm, place in a heatproof container and microwave for 40-60 seconds.
Recipe notes
- Recipe total time includes a minimum soaking time of 4 hours for the oats. For best results, chill overnight.
- These pumpkin overnight oats are great for meal prep! Once thickened, divide into jars or any air tight containers and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- To warm overnight oats, place in a heatproof container and microwave for about 1 minute.
- Customize your oats with your favorite toppings such as chocolate chips, nuts, coconut or your favorite fruit.
More Overnight Oat Recipes!
- Chai Spice Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Coconut Overnight Oats
- German Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats by Minimalist Baker
If you made this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below or tag me @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- Optional toppings: pecans, pepitas, chocolate chips or fruit toppings are not included in nutrition information
Equipment
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, pumpkin and maple syrup in a medium bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Add the oats, chia seeds and pumpkin pie spice and stir well.
- Let stand 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to bloom, then stir once more. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve cold or warmed with optional toppings if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Total time above includes a minimum soaking time of 4 hours for the oats. For best results, chill overnight.
- Chia seeds make the oats thicker, creamier and add a nutrition boost. If you don’t have any on hand, simply omit them and decrease the amount of milk by 1/2 cup.
- These pumpkin overnight oats are great for meal prep! Once thickened, divide into jars or any air tight containers and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Overnight oats may be eaten cold or warm. To warm, place oats in a heatproof container and microwave for 40-60 seconds. Stir and enjoy!
- Customize your oats with your favorite toppings such as chocolate chips, nuts, coconut or your favorite fruit.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
44 Comments on “Pumpkin Overnight Oats”
I am definitely not a morning person, either! My husband is though, so it makes for some interesting conversation (or rather no talking from me) in the morning! And I’m always looking for ways to speed up breakfast, so this looks just perfect! I love the addition of chia seeds in here, Marcie. Sounds healthy and delicious to start out the day right!
My husband is a little more of a morning person than me, but definitely not overboard in morning conversation. Haha. Thanks, Gayle!
I seriously JUST had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, but I’m totally wishing that I had some of THIS in my face right now! Uh, pumpkin in my oatmeal?? Gen-ius. 😉
Thanks, Sarah — nothing beats an easy breakfast!
I used to be a morning person, but not anymore! Love overnight oats and the addition of pumpkin sounds delicious! Pinned to try these!
I’ve never been a morning person, so thank goodness for coffee. 🙂 Thanks for the pin, Mira!
Breakfast is my favorite especially when it’s this easy and tasty 🙂 I love that you made a pumpkin version of overnight oats! They sound perfect with the chia seeds and almond milk. I have everything on hand and can’t wait to whip up a batch tonight!
This is so easy and I love every bite! I hope you get to try them, Kelly! 🙂
Overnights are always awesome, Marcie. And I love that you added semi-sweet chocolate chips to these. Love this is perfect Fall breakfast.
This is so healthy I could afford a few chocolate chips. 🙂 Thanks, Anu!
Stella wakes me up at 6am every morning but I always wish I could sleep in! This overnight oats look like the perfect breakfast!
My oldest son used to wake me up before 6, and that was before I knew about overnight oats! Hopefully Stella starts sleeping in at some point soon. 🙂 Thanks, Mariah, and hope you’re having a great week!
What a fun seasonal spin on overnight oats! I’ve been making them more often lately and I love the idea of using pumpkin in them! I think I would pile on all those suggested toppings!!
I wasn’t too sure if the pumpkin would be good but I loved it! The chia seeds made all the difference, too. The more toppings the better, too! 🙂
So healthy and delicious! I”m all about this 🙂
Thanks, Medha! 🙂
I have been looking for a great pumpkin overnight oats recipe, so I am so glad I stumbled upon yours. This looks like the perfect breakfast.
I’m so glad you stopped by, Rachel, and I hope you enjoy the oats! 🙂
I’m so not a morning person either. I need to remember to make overnight oats so that my mornings are less grumpy with new baby lol. The pumpkin and chia seeds are a great combination!!
Those babies sure do know how to interrupt a person’s sleep, don’t they? 🙂 The overnight oats might help make your mornings a little easier! I hope Elliott starts sleeping better soon! 🙂
Dear Marcie, I love the idea of swapping the blueberries out for pumpkin. Oatmeal is one of my favorites in the morning…I have to try this- chia seeds, pumpkin and all! xo, Catherine
Thank you, Catherine — I love this pumpkin version just as much as the blueberry one, and that’s saying something! 🙂
Marcie, what a great idea to use pumpkin in overnight oats! I need to try this!!
Thanks, Manali! They’re my favorite breakfast right now!
Pumpkin oatmeal is just the best! And there’s definitely nothing wrong with starting your day off with a little veggie. I’ve never tried chia seeds in overnight oats, but it sounds good– I’ll add some next time!
It really is delicious, and I love how the almond milk makes the oats extra creamy! The chia seeds really are something special in them, and I hope you try them next time!
We’ve been going through a lot of overnight oats lately! Can’t wait to try this variation!
Overnight oats are so great because you can change them up so many delicious ways! Thanks, Jessica, and I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Thanks, Arpita! I’m currently hooked on these! 🙂
It is the best feeling ever, besides the coffee, of course. 🙂 Thanks, Lindsey, and hope you’re doing well!
My kiddos would love this idea. I love the addition of chocolate chips! 🙂
Chocolate chips makes everything better!
They’re a healthy, guilty pleasure!
I made this last night and was so excited about it that I got up 10 minutes before the alarm went off! The flavor is great. The chia seeds are downright genius. They add a great texture element and a slightly nutty flavor. I used unsweetend vanilla almond milk. It did turn out very soupy, so I had to add some extra oats, but that’s probably just a matter of personal preference. Thank you for the recipe! Mornings just got much easier.
Thank you, Maegan! You’re right about this being a personal preference thing on the amount of liquid, and I really appreciate your feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed the oats and for taking the time to let me know! 🙂
You can absolutely use GF oats, Alesia! They will be delicious! ?
Hi are you supposed to
Eat this cold
Or heat it up?
Overnight oats are generally eaten cold, but you can hear them up for a few seconds if you prefer.
It’s never too late to hear from someone about a recipe, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the oats! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback Sam!
Pure maple syrup is normally labeled as such and also says Grade A or B. You can find it everywhere! Log Cabin, Aunt Jemimah and brands like that are not pure maple syrup.
A perfect fall recipe Marcie!! These oats are perfection. I love pumpkin anything right now!!
I’m with you Katherine — thank you!
Delicious! I’ve made this multiple times, love the recipe. Very good!
Thank you for the feedback Rita!