Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
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Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
Description
Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe uses quick oats soaked overnight in a mixture of Greek yogurt, almond milk, and pumpkin puree infused with vanilla and pumpkin spice. Chia seeds add subtle crunch and nutrition. The cold soak method softens the oats to a creamy yet slightly chewy consistency. The pumpkin and spice blend lends a mild autumn flavor without overpowering the natural oats and yogurt. This meal is assembled in one bowl and chilled for several hours to achieve the ideal texture.
The oats can be portioned into individual containers, allowing each person to add their choice of sweetener and toppings just before eating. This flexibility means you can adjust sweetness or add elements like granola for extra texture. Preparing these oats in advance saves time on busy mornings.
For best flavor, whisk your own pumpkin pie spice blend to tailor the taste to your preference and ensure freshness. This recipe's components can also swap in your preferred milk type or add-ins if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats I used gluten-free
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 cup milk I used almond milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
- sweetener of your choice added to each individual serving
- toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Combine oatmeal, Greek yogurt, milk, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, vanilla extract and pumpkin spice together and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight.
- Divide in individual containers.
- Add sweetener of your choice to individual servings and top with granola.
Notes
- Whisk together your own pumpkin pie spice mix for fresher flavor and to control spices.
- Add sweetener separately to each serving so everyone can customize their taste.
- Store the prepared oats in the refrigerator for up to several days, keeping toppings separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.