Description
Creamy, spiced overnight oats made with pumpkin puree and topped with a crunchy maple pecan mixture. This easy meal-prep breakfast requires no cooking in the morning and tastes like cozy fall comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (almond, oat, dairy, or coconut)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- For the Maple Pecan Crunch:
- 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Toast the pecans: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the crunch topping: Once pecans are cooled, toss them with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil. Set aside.
- Mix the oat base: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, pumpkin puree, milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, salt, and chia seeds (if using). Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Jar the mixture: Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 mason jars or containers. Press down to remove air pockets.
- Soak: Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8-12 hours).
- Serve: Stir the oats before eating. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Top generously with the maple pecan crunch. Eat cold or microwave for 60 seconds for a warm breakfast.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Toasting the pecans is essential for flavor and texture. Add the crunch topping right before eating to prevent sogginess. The recipe can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats and dairy-free by using plant-based milk and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 1/4 o
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
Keywords: overnight oats, pumpkin spice, fall breakfast, maple pecan, meal prep, healthy breakfast, gluten-free option, dairy-free option