Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 large serving or 2 small
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Calories
284 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
Description
The recipe mixes Greek or plain yogurt with rolled oats, unsweetened milk, and plain pumpkin puree, seasoned with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Ground spices cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg introduce distinct autumnal notes. Chia seeds or ground flax meal add a gel-like texture and boost fiber.
Once combined, the mixture is refrigerated in a sealed container or jar for at least four hours or overnight. This resting period allows the oats and chia to absorb liquids, softening while maintaining a creamy consistency.
This preparation offers a make-ahead, nutritious breakfast that highlights pumpkin flavor with warm spices and balanced sweetness from optional honey or maple syrup. The texture is creamy yet substantial from the oats and seeds.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ cup rolled oats heaping
- ⅔ cup milk unsweetened, type of milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 0-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup pumpkin puree plain
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1large serving or 2 small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half batch | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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