Description
Rich, creamy overnight oats made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and toasted pecans. This meal-prep friendly breakfast requires zero morning effort and delivers gourmet flavor straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 tablespoons (20g) Chia Seeds
- 1/2 cup (120g) 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup (240ml) Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon Cardamom (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup (30g) Pecans, chopped
- Extra Maple Syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Toast the pecans: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and dry toast for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and darker. Pour onto a plate to cool completely.
- Bloom the spices (optional): Warm the milk until just warm to the touch. Whisk in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom. Let sit for 5 minutes to release essential oils.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mason jar, combine the warm spiced milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Whisk vigorously until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add rolled oats and chia seeds to the jar. Sprinkle salt over the top. Stir well to ensure chia seeds don’t clump and oats are submerged.
- Chill: Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8-12 hours).
- Serve: Stir the oats in the morning. Add a splash of milk if too thick. Top with toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup. Eat cold or microwave for 60-90 seconds.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not steel-cut or instant. Toasting the pecans is crucial for texture and flavor. The oats will thicken over time; add more milk when serving if desired. Do not freeze, as the texture becomes weird upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 16 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
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