Want a pumpkin spice overnight oats recipe that is loaded with protein? Look no further, your search is over for the most delicious and easy pumpkin protein overnight oats. Packed with 21 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, pumpkin and cozy fall spice flavors. This easy no-cook breakfast is the perfect meal prep recipe.
Our library of overnight oats recipes would be incomplete without a pumpkin overnight oats recipe. Perfect for the Fall season when we’re craving the warmth of spices like cloves and cinnamon, and the richness of autumnal squash. This recipe is extra great because it has add protein via a pumpkin pie protein powder.
Get in the Fall spirit with other pumpkin recipes including pumpkin protein muffins and pumpkin spice protein smoothie. And if you can’t get enough of the convenience and deliciousness of overnight oats, make sure to check out my overnight oats with frozen fruit and cheesecake overnight oats recipes.
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Ingredients
Our favorite overnight oats base recipe always calls for equal parts oats and milk of choice, and 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. It’s simple, basic and easy to remember. Then add in whichever ingredients you need to customize the flavor.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: ½ cup per serving. Make sure to use old-fashioned oats and not quick cook oats.
- Milk of choice: ½ cup per serving of milk of choice. If you’re really trying to ramp up the protein content, then cows milk will be your best bet. I personally prefer the flavor and consistency of almond milk in my overnight oats.
- Chia seeds: 1-2 tablespoons is a must in overnight oats. They not only add both soluble and insoluble fiber, protein and healthy fats, they also improve the texture of the oats. Chia seeds help thicken overnight oats and make them creamier. I typically add 2 tablespoons, but if you’re new to chia seeds and are nervous, start with just 1 tbsp!
- Fresh pumpkin puree: ¼ cup per serving. Either make your own using my easy Instant Pot method, or used canned.
- Pumpkin protein powder: ½ serving to add protein and extra pumpkin spice flavor. The brand I use for my pumpkin protein muffins works brilliantly, but feel free to whichever brand you prefer.
- Pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract: about ¼ teaspoon each to heighten flavor.
Additionally, you can add a sweetener of choice, such as maple syrup. This will depend on how sweet the pumpkin protein powder you’re using is. The brand I use is already sweetened, so I don’t find the need to add any more. But of course add and adjust to your taste preferences.
Instructions
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Add dry ingredients
Always mix the oats and chia seeds, and any dry ingredients together first, before adding wet ingredients. For our pumpkin spice oats we are also adding the protein powder and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
Add milk and pumpkin puree
Pour in the milk and pumpkin puree and stir all ingredients together very well.
Cover and refrigerate
Once all the ingredients are well mixed together, cover the overnight oats and refrigerate for at least 4 hours – overnight.
Pumpkin protein overnight oats are ready when the oats are soft and tender, and the moisture is mostly evaporated. If you prefer a more liquidy texture, go ahead and add a bit more milk before serving.
Hint: The more chia seeds you add (2 tablespoons versus 1), the thicker the overnight oats will become. If you prefer thick and dense overnight oats, use 2 tbsp, but if you want them to have more fluid, use only 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
pumpkin protein powders
Adding a good protein powder of course ramps up the protein of overnight oats so they are a more balanced meal. But the addition of a protein powder also adds flavor and sweetness. There are so many delicious varieties on the market, the flavor options for overnight oats is almost endless!
Variations
With the simple overnight oats base recipe of ½ cup oats, ½ cup milk and 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds, the variations are almost endless!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Overnight Oats – add in a hint of chocolate a number of ways. Either add a Nutella swirl, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1-2 tablespoon of cocoa powder or chocolate pudding mix, or stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats – taking a cue from my strawberry cheesecake overnight oats, add a hint of cheesecake flavor by stirring in 1- 2 tablespoons of light cream cheese. Alternately, you can also stir in 1 tablespoon of cheesecake pudding mix for a more intense flavor.
- Pumpkin latte overnight oats – add 1-2 teaspoons of espresso powder for a unique twist on the forever favorite pumpkin spice latte.
Best containers for meal prep Overnight Oats
There are several options for storage containers for overnight oats. Just keep in mind that whichever container you choose, make sure it has a wide mouth or opening so you can easily add and stir ingredients. Some great options include:
- Wide-mouth 16 ounce mason jars like these ones from Ball brand. These are great if you plan to add toppings like fruit, nuts and seeds, as they give you plenty of room.
- I also really like wide-mouth 8 ounce jars because they are more compact and don’t take up too much room in the fridge. This is a great choice if you don’t plan to add a ton of toppings and need to conserve fridge space.
- You can also store overnight oats in a regular meal prep container and scoop out individual servings as needed.
Whichever container you choose, just make sure it comes with an airtight lid to keep the oats fresh for as long as possible.
Storing
For best results, store overnight oats refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-5 days. While they are still good for as long as a week, they may start to get a bit mushy.
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Top Tip
Make sure you stir the chia seeds and oats together very well before adding the wet ingredients. This will ensure even distribution of the chia seeds and a better overall texture for the oats.
FAQ
Old-fashioned rolled oats are the absolute best choice for overnight oats. Can you make overnight oats with quick oats? Sure you can, but we don’t recommend it! Quick oats will soften too much and turn to almost mush. Old fashioned oats will hold their structure and just become soft and tender, but still hearty.
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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Equipment
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup almond milk or use your milk of choice
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds for a thicker texture, double the amount
- 1 serving pumpkin protein powder
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add ½ cup oats each to 2 mason jars.1 cup old-fashioned oats
- Stir in 1-2 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ serving of pumpkin protein powder, and ¼ teaspoon each pumpkin pie spice to each jar and mix well.2 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 serving pumpkin protein powder, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Add ½ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ cup pumpkin puree to each mason jar and stir very well. If added sweetness is desired, add about 1 tablespoon maple syrup.1 cup almond milk, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once pumpkin spice overnight oats are stirred well, cover each jar with a lid and store in the fridge for 4 hours minimum, up to overnight.
- Remove from the fridge and top with a bit if light whipped cream and crushed pecans. Enjoy!
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