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Easy Overnight Pumpkin Spice Oats: Best Make-Ahead Breakfast

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This easy overnight pumpkin spice oats recipe is a weeknight secret weapon—ready in 5 minutes with no cooking required. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and made with pantry staples, it’s the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • ½ cup (120g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (whole, oat, or almond)
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon (2ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans, walnuts, extra Greek yogurt, granola, dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mash the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt together with a fork or whisk until smooth and fragrant.
  2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy.
  3. Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds with a spatula until every oat is coated. The mixture will look loose at first.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 (8-ounce) mason jars or airtight containers, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8-12 hours).
  6. Before serving, stir the oats, add desired toppings (e.g., chopped pecans, extra maple syrup), and enjoy cold or at room temperature. For warm oats, microwave for 30 seconds or heat gently on the stovetop.

Notes

Mash the pumpkin with spices first to avoid clumps. For best texture, use rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut). Chia seeds are optional but help thicken the oats. Oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days; do not freeze. For a looser consistency, stir in an extra tablespoon of milk before serving.

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