Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

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• How to Make Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
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• Pumpkin Puree - canned pumpkin gives these overnight oats a creamy texture and a great pumpkin flavor! It also adds vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber for a healthy gut. Be sure to look for real pumpkin rather than pumpkin pie filling which has added ingredients including sugar and salt. You can find canned pumpkin puree at most grocery stores any time of year so you're not only limited to pumpkin season. If you have extra pumpkin puree, you can also use it in this pumpkin chia pudding with yogurt and pumpkin spice.
• Rolled Oats - I recommend using rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats or traditional oats, because they give the best texture to overnight oats. They absorb the milk and become super creamy. I don't recommend using quick oats because they will get mushy. I don't recommend using steel cut oats because they will not become as soft. To make it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
• Milk - I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk for overnight oats, but you could use any milk you like. Coconut milk or cashew milk will make it even creamier. Oat milk or regular milk work great, too.
• Greek Yogurt - Greek yogurt or Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) both add protein and probiotics to help support gut health. You can use regular yogurt if the texture of Greek yogurt bothers you, or plant-based yogurt to make it vegan. Use vanilla flavored yogurt if you want it a bit sweeter.
• Chia Seeds - chia seeds add to the texture of overnight oats. They also contain healthy fats, fiber, and protein. If you enjoy the combination of chia seeds and Greek yogurt, try this creamy chia pudding made with Greek yogurt for another make-ahead breakfast or snack.
• Sweetener - I personally love using pure maple syrup to sweeten these pumpkin overnight oats. You can use your own sweetener of choice - honey, agave nectar, date syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar all work.
• Pure Vanilla Extract - to add a creamier vanilla flavor.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice - pumpkin pie spice has all the flavors of cozy pumpkin pie in one little bottle! It's a combination of spices often including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. 

Recipe Variations

The beauty of overnight oats is the freedom to adjust a recipe to your taste. There are so many ways to customize these creamy pumpkin overnight oats, so get creative with your toppings and add-ins.

• Sweeter - for another cozy fall-inspired flavor that's sweeter, try these apple cinnamon overnight oats with yogurt and chia seeds. If you're craving something baked instead, try this healthy pumpkin banana bread with warm fall spices.
• Vegan - use vegan yogurt and plant-based milk to make this recipe vegan-friendly. Some dairy-free yogurt options are coconut yogurt, cashew yogurt, or almond milk yogurt.
• High Protein - the yogurt, oats, and chia seeds provide protein in this recipe. If you want to add more protein, add in a scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder. You may need to adjust the consistency by adding more milk. For another option, try these overnight oats with extra protein for a filling breakfast, which are designed specifically for meal prep.
• Heartier - in addition to chia seeds, add flax seeds or hemp hearts (hemp seeds) for even more thickness and hearty texture, plus extra nutrition, including healthy fats, dietary fiber, and protein.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Below are the instructions for how to make these overnight oats with some photos that I hope are helpful!

Hint: Use a wide-mouth mason jar or even an empty peanut butter or almond butter jar to make your overnight oats. Don't use a container with a narrow mouth because it will be harder to mix.

Ideas for Toppings for Overnight Oats

If you have a little extra time, add your favorite toppings. Here are some ideas: 

• Fruit - sliced bananas, apples, or blueberries pair nicely with all the pumpkin-y goodness in this recipe.
• Nuts or Seeds - pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, toasted walnuts, or chopped cashews on top add crunch and even more flavor.
• Nut butter - add a Tablespoon or a drizzle of your favorite nut or seed butter to the top! Peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter work great. For an allergy-friendly nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter.
• Graham Crackers - add some crushed graham crackers on top. I love Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins crumbled on top of this easy recipe.

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