Have pumpkin pie for breakfast with this healthy pumpkin pie overnight oats recipe. It’s fast, easy, vegan, gluten-free and delicious!
I know most people enjoy overnight oats during the summer months and start back on warm oats in the fall, but I simply had to make a pumpkin overnight oats recipe. And you know what, it’s actually perfect for those early fall days when it’s still pretty hot outside, but you’re already starting to crave all things pumpkin.
This particular overnight oats combo is one of my absolute favorites! I basically wait all year for it. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon give the oats the fall flavor I love and the almond milk makes them nice and creamy.
Overnight oats couldn’t get any easier to make! All you have to do is combine all your ingredients (except the toppings) in a bowl or mason jar, mix, cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least a few hours.
The next morning, grab your overnight oats from the fridge, give the mixture a big stir and top with your favorite toppings. At this point you can simply dig right in as overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold. See my note below if you’re not keen on eating cold oats.
My secret to filling overnight oats is to add protein! If you feel like you’re hungry shortly after having oatmeal, try adding protein. I like adding in a little protein powder or Greek yogurt to the mix.
If you don’t need a ton of protein but just want to make this a little more filling, you can use pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds), hemp seeds or nuts as a topping.
Given the name, you’d assume overnight oats need to soak overnight, but you can actually make them in 2-4 hours if you’re in a rush. While it does take some time for the oats to absorb the liquid, they don’t necessarily have to be soaked overnight.
I recommend at least 8 hours for true overnight oats, but there have been mornings where I decide I want overnight oats for breakfast even though I didn’t prep them the night before. When this happens I’ll make them the morning of and let the oats soak for just 2-4 hours. With this quick soak, they’re not as soft as overnight oats that have soaked longer and they’re a bit more liquidy, but they’re still delicious.
Short answer, yes! You can definitely warm up overnight oats, but the whole point of overnight oats is to eat them cold like muesli. Even if you think cold oats sound strange, I recommend giving it shot before you write them off. Of course, if you simply can’t do the cold oats you can always heat them up. Just pop the overnights oats in your microwave, cooking in 30-second increments until the oats are warm throughout and enjoy. If you’re looking for warm pumpkin flavored oatmeal you can also try my pumpkin oatmeal or protein pumpkin oatmeal instead!
When stored in an airtight container in the fridge overnight oats should last for up to 5 days. They will soften more the longer they sit so I find they’re best on days 1-3, but they’re still safe to eat on days 4 and 5. With this said, overnight oats are great for meal prep. Feel free to make a whole batch for the week on Sunday. I like prepping them in mason jars.
Be sure to check out the full collection of pumpkin recipes and all my oatmeal recipes here on EBF.
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I made a big batch of these oats on Sunday and am about to make another because it was so good! Tastes exactly like a pumpkin pie!
YUM! They are the perfect fall breakfast for sure. I’m so happy you’re loving this recipe, Jackie. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
this was so easy to make and absolutely delicious!
perfect fall breakfast. used pumpkin spice maple syrup for extra flavor. mmmm 😊
Yay! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Nancy. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
This is hands down my four year old’s favorite breakfast. We make several days worth at a time and it’s super easy and delicious! We’ve also swapped applesauce for pumpkin and apple pie spices for PP spice and it was also tasty!
Ahh yay!! So glad this recipe is a hit with your 4 year old. That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
Delicious, easy to make, and perfect for the fall season! Even better topped with a little whipped cream!
Woo!! So pumped to know you enjoyed this recipe, Alison. Thanks so much for the review and star rating. It means so much to me!
The pumpkin over night oats are amazing!!! Have made this recipe several times already!! If you haven’t made this recipe, I strongly encourage you to try it!! You won’t be disappointed!!
Woo!! I’m so thrilled to hear these pumpkin pie overnight oats were a success, Nancy. Thanks so much for trying out the recipe. I really appreciate the review as well. It’s super helpful to hear the feedback!