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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

This dish features rolled oats soaked overnight in a mixture of milk, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, resulting in a creamy, flavorful breakfast. The texture is soft and thick, with a fragrant aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin coming through after refrigeration. It offers a wholesome, ready-to-eat meal that combines comfort with convenience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey optional for sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and maple syrup. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the spices are evenly distributed. This helps the oats absorb all the flavors overnight.
    1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  2. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, and place it in the refrigerator. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. During this time, the oats will soften and absorb the aromatic spices and pumpkin flavor.
  3. Remove the bowl from the fridge and give the oats a gentle stir. The mixture should be thick, creamy, and fluffy to the touch, with visible steam or a lovely pumpkin scent wafting up from it.
  4. Scoop out the desired portion of oats into serving bowls. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it up just before serving.
  5. Optionally, garnish with toppings such as sliced bananas, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of honey. The finished dish should have a smooth, creamy consistency with a warm, spiced aroma and a beautiful pumpkin hue.

Notes

You can prepare this ahead of time and customize with your favorite toppings.