Description
Start your morning with this delicious and nutritious Cinnamon Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats recipe. Packed with warm spices, creamy pumpkin, and a good dose of protein from Greek yogurt and chia seeds, this easy-to-make overnight oats dish is perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or any time you need a quick, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp whole chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Oats, Chia Seeds, and Spices: In a 16 oz mason jar, bowl, or glass container, add the old-fashioned oats, whole chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin spice blend. Mix these dry ingredients together to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add Pumpkin, Yogurt, Milk, Syrup, and Vanilla: Add the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, milk of your choice, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the container with the dry ingredients from Step 1. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust with extra sweetener or spices if desired.
- Chill in the Fridge: Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and the flavors to meld. This creates a rich, pudding-like consistency perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Top and Serve: Remove the chilled overnight oats from the fridge, stir well, and add desired toppings such as granola, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or chopped nuts before enjoying.
Notes
- Use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt depending on your sweetness preference.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Adjust pumpkin spice and cinnamon to taste for a stronger pumpkin pie flavor.
- Add toppings like nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit for added texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pumpkin overnight oats, protein oats, cinnamon pumpkin oats, healthy breakfast, fall breakfast recipe, easy overnight oats
