These Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats are the perfect quick and easy Fall breakfast! They're creamy, smooth and full of your favourite Fall flavours, it’s like eating dessert for breakfast.
If the weekends are for pumpkin protein pancakes, then the weekdays are for pumpkin overnight oats. And luckily, I'm an oat lover to my core. Honestly baked, microwaved, overnight, I will eat them. So combine my absolute favourite fall dessert with oats and you KNOW I am going to love it.
If you still aren't convinced, here are three reasons why you need these pumpkin overnight oats ASAP.
Why This Recipe is Dietitian Approved
- Taste like dessert. Imagine your favourite creamy pumpkin pie, full of warm spices, pumpkin and a graham cracker crust. These pumpkin protein overnight oats bring you all of that in a breakfast form!
- Balanced breakfast option. Made with oats, yogurt and protein powder these pumpkin pie oats are high protein and high fibre. Pumpkin is also a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A.
- So easy. Seriously, add everything to a blender, blend and enjoy!! It's such an easy breakfast.
Ingredients
Oats. These are a great source of whole grains and fibre. I like to use minute oats but really any type of rolled or quick oats will work.
Chia seeds. Chia seeds are a natural thickener and give you some healthy fats to help complete your nourishing breakfast. You can find the ones I use here.
Milk. Choose your milk of choice. I like dairy or soy for the highest protein option.
Protein powder. I like to add a little scoop of my favourite protein into all my oatmeal recipes. I find it is an easy way to help keep me full for a little longer during the day (and it adds a little extra sweetness). If you aren’t a protein powder fan, feel free to leave this out and follow the substitution directions in the recipe card.
Pumpkin puree. You can use homemade pumpkin puree, or store bought. Just make sure you purchase plain pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
Pumpkin pie spice. For convenience, I used a pumpkin pie spice blend for these pumpkin pie overnight oats. If you do not have a pre-mixed spice blend on hand, you can make your own super easily by just combining ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves (this recipe is great) and setting it aside for the whole season!
Greek yogurt. This helps thicken the oats and adds a boost of protein. I like using 2% Greek yogurt or skyr.
Graham cracker crumbs. These are totally optional, but really add to the pumpkin pie vibes.
The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- In a 10 oz container or mason jar whisk together milk, yogurt, pumpkin, and maple syrup.
- Add oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice and stir well.
- Cover and place in the fridge to thicken for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight)
- In the morning, top with crushed graham crackers and a dollop of vailla Greek yogurt (or whipped cream) if desired!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats. For the graham cracker crumbs, I recommend using gluten-free graham crackers and crushing them yourself.
To make dairy-free/vegan: substitute milk and Greek yogurt with a dairy-free milk and thick yogurt option. For a higher protein option, I always recommend using soy milk.
To make nut-free: this recipe is naturally nut-free.
Equipment
- Blender (optional)
- 10 oz Weck jar
Storage
Pumpkin overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Top Tips for Success
For smooth and creamy overnight oats, you can blend all the ingredients in a high powered blender prior to pouring into the jar.
Frequently Asked Questions
I like the vanilla proteins from Nuzest and Neue Theory. Both are plant-based and taste delicious in this recipe.
More Pumpkin Recipes
If you love these pumpkin overnight oats, you HAVE to try some of my other easy recipes:
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
- Easy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
- Pumpkin Oat Flour Muffins
- Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie
See you in the kitchen!
PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make these pumpkin pie overnight oats, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!
📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon vanilla protein powder optional* see note
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cups oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Toppings (optional)
- 2 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- additional yogurt or whipped cream
Instructions
- For blended overnight oats- In a blender, combine all base ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a 10 oz mason jar, or container. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
- For traditional overnight oats- In a 10 oz container or mason jar whisk together milk, yogurt, pumpkin, and maple syrup. Add oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice and stir well. Cover and place in the fridge to thicken for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight)
- In the morning, top with crushed graham crackers and a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt (or whipped cream) if desired!
Sarah says
Such a great breakfast recipe! I love it
Brook Veldkamp says
Made these for our camping trip for an easy breakfast, and oh my goodness, I thought I was eating pumpkin pie!
Will definitely make these again!
Jen says
Will this recipe work not blended? I loved the flavor but was not a fan of the texture
Nicole Addison says
Hi Jen! Yes it absolutely will!
Gabby says
I wanted to like this, but for me it was so bitter. It could have been because I made a homemade pie seasoning and didn’t have ginger so perhaps used too much nutmeg?
I also used vanilla bean skyr yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Any idea why it was so bitter tasting and not pie-like?
Thanks!
Nicole Addison says
Hi Gabby! I honestly am not quite sure why this was bitter for you I would say it may be the yogurt you used or the protein powder. The only other thing I can think of is maybe there were too many cloves added in the homemade seasoning- this can sometimes result in a slightly bitter flavour!
Gabby says
Makes sense! Your chocolate chip one was definitely a hit for me though! Maybe I’ll still to that one 😊 Thanks!
Melissa says
I had some pumpkin to use up so I made this last night for breakfast this morning and it hit the spot! Rather than use a blender, I used my manual food processor so it's kind of half blended, half not, and I actually really like the texture!
Jill says
Supper yummy! Graham cracker topping makes it even better! Perfect for fall!
#nourishedholiday
Nicole Addison says
YAY I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe Jill!!
karlie Wells says
This was a huge hit in our house. I'm always looking for something we can grab and go for breakfast and this was perfect. My family loved it!! 🎃