Since my daughter can’t have oats, I don’t eat them a lot. She’s very bitter about her oat sensitivity. She doesn’t care about not eating wheat, but oats are torturous for her. I generally avoid them so that she doesn’t get sad. However, lately, I really need easy and quick breakfasts, because getting two kids out the door alone in the morning while my husband travels weekly for work is hard. Overnight oats save me valuable morning time. I quickly heat them up before I run out the door to various drop-offs and then I eat at my desk at work so that my daughter doesn’t see the oats and cry. I am secretly eating oats!
It’s almost fall, and I’m already dreaming of pumpkin. I made a pumpkin chili last night. So I used the leftover pumpkin from the can to make two days of pumpkin overnight oats. I am by no means an expert with these oats. This is only the thirst time that I’ve made them. I just enjoy this dish because it’s delicious and easy. So if you’re a hot-mess mom in the morning like I am, try them! They will save you time!
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Overnight Pumpkin Oats
Pumpkin Overnight Oats with pure maple syrup and cinnamon. Add nuts, chocolate chips and/or pumpkin seeds if desired.
Credit: My Real Dish
Tips: (1) Some people eat their overnight oats cold, but I prefer to heat them in the microwave for ~80 seconds until they are warm. (2) I’ve tried this without mixing 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips in with the oats, and I prefer more chocolate. More chocolate is always better. However, you can sprinkle any amount of desired chocolate chips, cacao nibs, nuts, or pumpkin seeds on top.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Quick Cooking Rolled Oats)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (from a can)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Optional: 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (+ 1 teaspoon for garnishing the top)
- Optional: 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds and/or almond slices
Directions
- Combine pumpkin, cinnamon, maple syrup, and almond milk together in a measuring cup.
- In a microwaveable jar, mug or bowl, coat the oats with the pumpkin blend and add 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (if desired).
- Cover and place oats in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, warm the oats in the microwave for ~80 seconds depending on your bowl or container. Top with your favorite toppings. (I’ve been experimenting with sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate chips.)
- Warm in the microwave if desired for ~80 seconds.
What are your easy breakfast favorites that I need to try? Let me know in the comments!
Great recipe, thanks for the inspiration !
Oh yum! I’ve never tried pumpkin oats before but this looks great and it sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing 🙂
This sounds tasty and looks so good too! Pumpkin spice and canned pumpkin isn’t really a thing here in Australia! I have to come over one fall and try all things pumpkin!
WHAT?! No canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice?! Oh, I might need to send you a can 😉
Such an interesting and healthy recipe… impressive dear ✌✌
thank you!
Hehe, secret oat eater!! I love the addition of some cheeky choc chips! 🙂
Isn’t it funny to say? It’s like I’m hiding an addiction! LOL.
I know my family would love this and my kids would love to help me make it! Can’t wait to try it! <3
Let me know how they like it!
I have to try this, thanks for sharing