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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Pumpkin spice overnight oats are a no-cook breakfast dish combining rolled oats with pumpkin puree, milk, and warm fall spices. The mixture is stirred until creamy and refrigerated overnight, resulting in a soft, pudding-like texture with swirls of pumpkin and spice visible through the creamy surface.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned oats preferred
  • 3/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Jar or airtight container

Method
 

  1. Combine the rolled oats, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is uniformly creamy with no dry oats remaining, and the spices are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the mixture into a jar or airtight container, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow the oats to soak and absorb the flavors.
  5. Remove the oats from the fridge in the morning and give the jar a gentle stir to incorporate any settled spices or pumpkin swirl.
  6. Serve the pumpkin spice overnight oats topped with your favorite add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit if desired, and enjoy a cozy, flavorful breakfast.