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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

This dish combines rolled oats soaked in a mixture of pumpkin purée, warm spices, and milk, creating a creamy and flavorful breakfast that develops depth overnight. The final texture is thick, smooth, and slightly hearty, topped with optional garnishes for added crunch and sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned preferred
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée canned or homemade
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional for sweetness
  • 1 teapoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Jar or container with lid

Method
 

  1. Combine the oats, pumpkin purée, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, with no visible lumps.
  2. Pour the mixture into a jar or container with a lid, ensuring it’s filled to a manageable level for easy stirring later.
  3. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator overnight, allowing the oats to soak up the flavors and soften.
  4. The next morning, remove the jar from the fridge and give the oats a good stir, enhancing the creamy, thick consistency. The oats should be tender and well-coated with the pumpkin-spiced mixture.
  5. Optionally, add toppings such as chopped nuts, a drizzle of honey, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra flavor and texture.
  6. Enjoy your pumpkin spice overnight oats as a comforting and flavorful breakfast, with a spoonful of toppings if desired.

Notes

For a creamier texture, try blending the pumpkin and milk before mixing with oats. Adjust sweetness and spices to taste.