High-Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats are sweet, creamy, and about as easy as breakfast gets. Stir everything together in a jar, let the fridge do the work, and you wake up to something that tastes like pumpkin pie in a spoon. They take about 5 minutes to put together, use simple ingredients, and keep for several days, so you can make a few jars at once.
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High-Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe
Rolled oats and chia seeds soak up the milk and pumpkin overnight, so you get a thick, spoonable texture without any cooking. Vanilla protein powder adds sweetness and keeps you full, and cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice bring the cozy fall flavor.
It chills for at least 2 hours, but overnight is where it gets its best, creamiest texture.
Ingredients
- Milk of choice - almond milk works, and regular milk adds a little extra protein.
- Old fashioned rolled oats - they stay thick and chewy as they soak.
- Pumpkin puree - plain canned puree or homemade puree, not pie filling. Homemade baked pumpkin blended smooth works too. Here is how to tell pumpkin puree from pumpkin pie filling.
- Vanilla protein powder - this is where most of the protein comes from.
- Pure maple syrup - for sweetness, add more or less to taste.
- Chia seeds - they help thicken the oats as they sit.
- Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla - the warm fall flavors, the vanilla is optional.
- Toppings - chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and whipped cream or yogurt, all optional.
Julia's Tip
I like to use homemade baked pumpkin, blended until smooth, instead of canned. It tastes fresher, and it is easy to do ahead. If you want to try it, here is how to make pumpkin puree from scratch.
Pecans go on top instead of into the jar, so they stay crunchy instead of turning soft overnight.
How To Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats - Step By Step Photos
- Add the milk, oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice to a jar or container and stir until evenly mixed.
- Taste and add more maple syrup if you like. The oats will thicken as they sit.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the creamiest result.
- Stir, then top with pecans, dried cranberries, and whipped cream or yogurt, if you like.
- Enjoy straight from the fridge.
If you like warm fall breakfasts too, my blueberry baked oatmeal is an easy make ahead option.
Rolled Oats vs. Quick Oats
- Old fashioned rolled oats. Thicker and chewier, and they keep their texture longer in the fridge.
- Quick oats. They break down more, so the oats turn out smoother and creamier, but they lose their texture faster.
Best Protein Powder For Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Pumpkin flavored protein powder works especially well here, but vanilla or cinnamon protein powder both work. If you use vanilla or cinnamon, add a little extra pumpkin pie spice to bring out a stronger pumpkin flavor.
What To Top Pumpkin Overnight Oats With
- Chopped pecans for crunch
- Dried cranberries for a little tart sweetness
- Whipped cream or a spoonful of yogurt for extra creaminess
Tips
- Chill overnight if you can. Two hours works, but 8 hours gives the creamiest texture.
- Stir before serving. The mixture settles as it sits, and a quick stir brings it back together.
- Add toppings at the end. That keeps the pecans crunchy and the cranberries chewy.
- Making a bigger batch. Use 2 tablespoons of chia seeds instead of 1.
Variations
- Swap the milk. Almond milk works well, and regular milk gives a little extra protein.
- Change the protein powder. Use pumpkin, vanilla, or cinnamon flavor.
- Use homemade pumpkin. Baked pumpkin blended until smooth works in place of canned puree.
How Long Do Pumpkin Overnight Oats Last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they keep for 4 to 5 days, which makes them a good make ahead breakfast.
Can I Use Quick Oats Instead Of Rolled Oats?
Yes. Quick oats give a smoother, creamier result, but they lose their texture faster. Old fashioned rolled oats stay thicker and chewier.
Can I Use Homemade Pumpkin Instead Of Canned?
Yes. Baked pumpkin blended until smooth works well in place of canned puree.
How Do I Make A Bigger Batch?
Scale up the ingredients and use 2 tablespoons of chia seeds instead of 1, so the mixture still thickens well.
How To Store Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- To Store. Keep in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- To Serve. Stir and eat cold straight from the fridge, add toppings right before serving.
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High-Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Method
- In a mason jar, storage container, or bowl, combine the milk, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.½ cup milk of choice, ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats, ¼ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Taste the mixture and add more maple syrup if you like. Keep in mind the oats will thicken as they sit in the fridge.¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight (8 hours) for the creamiest texture.
- When you are ready to eat, give the oats a good stir and top with chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and whipped cream or yogurt, if you like.½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, chopped pecans
- Enjoy straight from the fridge.
Notes
- Pumpkin puree: canned puree works, or use homemade baked pumpkin blended until smooth.
- Making a larger batch: use 2 tablespoons of chia seeds instead of 1.
- Protein powder: pumpkin flavored powder works especially well, but vanilla or cinnamon both work. With vanilla or cinnamon, add a little extra pumpkin pie spice for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
- Oats: old fashioned oats stay thicker and chewier, quick oats give a smoother, creamier texture but lose their bite faster.
- Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
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