Pumpkin Overnight Oats (Easy Fall Breakfast)

Revolutionize your breakfast routine this fall with Pumpkin Overnight Oats, the coziest make-ahead breakfast. It's a delicious healthy breakfast option that will keep you full until lunch time.

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Pumpkin overnight oats in a mason jar topped with pecans and whipped cream.

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe

Breakfast is so important, yet we all seem to be the busiest in the mornings. Funny how that works. That is why I love to have quick breakfast options. Whether its a warm muffin, egg bites or a quick smoothie, I'm always looking for the perfect breakfast to eat quickly or take with me. Especially if it's also kid-friendly!

Overnight oats have become an absolute favorite, too. I can toss everything into a mason jar right before bedtime and then let it sit in the fridge overnight. The next day, breakfast is ready and I don't even have to lift a finger. And this pumpkin version? It is absolutely perfect, especially for fall.

Not only do I love this easy recipe, but I can make a few jars for my whole family and they'll gobble it right up. Creamy overnight oats that taste like pumpkin pie — who would turn that down!? Whether you're looking for a way to make mornings easier on busy weekdays, or need inspiration for a light but filling breakfast, this recipe will be your bestie.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

A tasty jar of oats like these are perfect for meal prep! One less meal to think about and so super easy to make.
Simple ingredients come together to make the most flavorful jar of goodness!
Overnight oats with chia seeds are full of protein to keep your full and fueled all morning long. Skip the sugar-filled breakfast treats, and reach for something more hearty instead.

Ingredients

These simple ingredients are all that you need to grab from the grocery store. Make a list and then lets get started on making the perfect pumpkin pie overnight oats.

Of course, overnight oats start with oatmeal. I use rolled oats, AKA old-fashioned oats, but you can also use quick oats. However, I do not recommend steel-cut oats because they take much longer to soften and don’t absorb liquid as evenly overnight, leaving the oats too chewy. I also don't suggest instant oats because because they break down too quickly in liquid, leaving the mixture pasty.

Chia seeds are optional, but they help to add more texture and protein into the mix. You'll also mix in milk (dairy or plant-based milk), maple syrup (or whatever sweetener, like honey or even brown sugar), a little bit of cinnamon and vanilla extract. If you want to make this pumpkin oatmeal treat taste more like pumpkin pie, use pumpkin pie spice or other warm spices instead of cinnamon.

And for the pumpkin flavor, you'll need pure pumpkin purée. Pumpkin purée is quite different from pumpkin pie filling. A can of pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and has spices added. So don't use anything but pumpkin purée for these easy pumpkin overnight oats.

Substitutions and Variations

Dairy free version: Use coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk or any other non-dairy milks that you enjoy.

More protein: Add extra protein to this healthy breakfast options with a scoop of vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, or collagen.

How to Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Follow this step-by-step guide to make the best pumpkin flavor overnight oats:

Mason jar filled with dry oats, almond milk, and chia seeds.

Place ½ cup of rolled oats into the bottom of a clean, dry mason jar.

Add the chia seeds and almond milk to the jar, on top of the rolled oats.

Mason jar filled with dry oats, almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla, and cinnamon.

All ingredients for pumpkin overnight oats mixed together in a mason jar.

Then add the cinnamon, vanilla, pure maple syrup and real pumpkin purée to the jar.

Stir together well and then cover the jar. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours, up to overnight.

Toppings for Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

When you are ready to eat it, top this yummy pumpkin spice oatmeal with a variety of different toppings to make it even better. You can add more of other ingredients in the oats, such as a pinch of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup or extra chia seeds.

You could also cover your pumpkin oats with some other toppings with cozy fall flavors. A little crunch is my favorite to pair with its creamy texture. Try one of these:

chopped pecans or walnuts
additional cinnamon
fresh yogurt (plain nonfat Greek yogurt and vanilla Greek yogurt are both good!)
a little whipped cream (to make it feel like dessert!)
dried cranberries
pumpkin seeds/pepitas
almond butter or peanut butter
flax seeds
fresh fruit

Pumpkin overnight oats in a mason jar topped with pecans, whipped cream and cinnamon.

How to Store Pumpkin Overnight Oats

This easy recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep in mind, the longer you store, the more likely it is for the oats to become kind of soggy. I do not recommend freezing overnight oats.

However, this is a great recipe to use and make extra jars so that you can have breakfast prepared ahead of time for the entire week. I like to prepare all the dry ingredients ahead of time, then put the lids on and store them in the pantry. Then, the night before, I add the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and pumpkin purée.

I also batch my blueberry overnight oats in the summer, and my peanut butter overnight oats, which I enjoy any time of year! (Except pumpkin season, honestly.)

What to Serve with Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

This is the ultimate breakfast for pumpkin lovers. It's great on its own, but you could enjoy it with other breakfast pairings.

Want something savory to pair with pumpkin pie oats? A hearty serving of sausage and egg breakfast casserole or even mashed potato chorizo breakfast tacos.

Two mason jars filled with pumpkin overnight oats arranged next to a glass mug with coffee.

Tips for Success

Be thorough! When mixing up each jar of oats, make sure you scrape the bottom and sides of the jar to incorporate any ingredients that may have gotten stuck to the sides.
Double or triple this recipe and make it in a large bowl. Then you can divide the mixture in between multiple jars. However, you can also just make multiple jars at once!
Cover each jar well, with either the mason jar lid or a tightly sealed layer of plastic wrap. You want all of the moisture to lock into the oats and seal in the delicious pumpkin flavor!

Pumpkin overnight oats with whipped cream, pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

FAQ

What is the best liquid for overnight oats?

Any type of milk is best to use in overnight oats. It makes them super creamy! Whole milk is great if you eat dairy, but you can use your favorite dairy free milk of choice too. Coconut milk and almond milk seem to have the best flavor, but feel free to use anything you enjoy. You can also use water, but it's less creamy

Do you eat them warm or cold?

You can do either! I usually eat mine cold, but you can easily warm it up in the microwave. (Just be careful because the glass can get hot.) You could also spoon it into a small bowl to eat from!

Pumpkin overnight oats in a mason jar with whipped cream, pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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