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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Modified: Jan 25, 2025 · Published: May 13, 2024 by Marni Katz · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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I started making these pumpkin pie overnight oats one fall when I was craving something pumpkin-y, but also wasn’t in the mood to bake or make ice cream.  They soon became my favorite go to breakfast all year long. (I'll let you in on a secret, these same ingredients are a great base for another obsession of mine, the pumpkin smoothie).

Feeding five people breakfast every morning can be daunting, but overnight oats have saved me time and time again. We like to change up the flavors based on what's in season, so you'll not only find pumpkin pie for breakfast in our fridge, but also blueberry overnight oats in the summer, apple cinnamon oatmeal in the fall and cinnamon roll flavor in the winter.

As I busy mom, I love that I can make these over the weekend because they last the whole week in the fridge. They can be customized to any and all picky eaters in our house (we all have one of those, right?) And, best of all I feel good serving these to my kiddos knowing it a filling way to start their day!

pumpkin pie overnight oats in a mason jar with a spoon

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Ingredients

ingredients for pumpkin pie overnight oats
  • Frozen Pumpkin Pie Cube: I make my frozen cubes from either canned pumpkin that I spice up (with brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice) or from canned Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Mix that I just freeze to have ready when needed. If you don't have a frozen cube available simply substitute a heaping Tablespoon of the pumpkin pie mix straight from the can.
  • Oats: Use old fashioned rolled oats, not steel cut or instant oats in this recipe. I like to use Quaker Oats, but any brand will work.
  • Yogurt: Greek yogurt is my go to, but regular yogurt works as well. Plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt work best in this recipe.
  • Milk: Any milk you would like works. To make vegan overnight oats simply used a plant based milk and yogurt.

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats vs. Instant Oats

You are standing at the grocery store and are suddenly presented with an overwhelming number of oatmeal varieties. So what do you do?

If you are looking for the right oats for making any type of overnight oat recipe, I would stick with the old fashioned (or rolled) oats. They are chopped an flattened and will absorb the liquid overnight but not become a bowl of mush.

Instant oats are chopped up super fine and cook really quickly, while steel cut oats are the exact opposite. They are a chopped grain and take the longest to cook (aka absorb liquid).

Step by Step Instructions

Once you have these items gathered, the rest is all about measuring and dumping ingredients into the jars. Think assembly line and you'll be good to go.

I first lay out my jars and find the lids and bands to go with them.  It’s the worst when you’ve made all of your jars, but can’t find the last lid. 

Then I measure out the oats into each jar.

oats in a mason jar

Using a measuring cup, I then pour the milk into each jar. This 4 cup liquid measuring cup helps speed up the process and keeps me on track with how much milk I’m pouring into each jar.

milk and oats in mason jar with milk in it

After the milk is in, I add in the yogurt and the pumpkin pie mix or pumpkin puree and toppings like a dash of cinnamon and some chopped walnuts or pecans.

pumpkin pie mix and greek yogurt in a mason jar over oats

From there, all you need to do is put a lid on it.  When you are ready to eat, open the jar, stir everything together and voila, breakfast is served!

open jar of overnight oats ready to eat

Storage Tips and Helpful Tools

I don't always insist on having specific tools for my recipes, but when making overnight oats, these three items come in really handy!

  • Mason Jars: I like to use these 8oz wide mouth mason jars for my oats. I think they hold the right amount for a good breakfast.  The wide mouth jar allows easy access so that you can get to every last bite.
  • Bulk Oats: Buy old fashioned oats in larger quantities to save money. Try either the bulk bins at Whole Foods or another bulk food store, or get them from Costco. I use them not only for breakfast but also in muffins like these apple carrot muffins and my spinach blender muffins base recipe.
  • Dry goods scoop: I like this one because it connects to a container that is perfect for storing your oats in.

When you are ready to eat the pumpkin overnight oats, take off the lid, mix up the ingredients, add your toppings (if you want to add any...it's completely optional) and dig in!

four jars of overnight oats with the lids on

Topping Ideas for Pumpkin Overnight Oats

I know my kids are more likely to dig into the good stuff when they can add sprinkles...think of these toppings like sprinkles for your oatmeal and let them go crazy adding what they like!

  • Pepitas
  • Coconut flakes
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Whipped cream
  • Granola
  • Candied pecans
overnight oats with whippe cream and walnuts

Flavor Variations

Since I love making baby food purees, I always have a ton of different frozen pureed fruits and veggies in my freezer. And since overnight oats are soooo easy to customize, here are some fun combinations to try with the pumpkin puree:

  • Apple Pumpkin Overnight Oats: Add a dollop of applesauce to the container with your pumpkin puree.
  • Banana Pumpkin Overnight Oats: Add a cube of frozen banana puree and reduce the amount of milk to ⅓ cup. Banana in overnight oats adds another serving of fruit with such little effort!
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats: Add a tablespoon of cream cheese to your mason jar in place of the yogurt,
  • Pumpkin Latte Overnight Oats: Substitute ½ the milk for brewed coffee and sprinkle with pumpkin spice on top. Get a little extra boost of caffeine to start your day!

While I love these for breakfast, they also make a great afternoon snack, after school or just for a little pick me up. Just pop and ice pack in with them if you are going to eat them on the go.

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pumpkin overnight oats in a mason jar with whip cream and nuts

Simple Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Marni Katz
Enjoy all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie packed into a convenient, make-ahead breakfast that’s ready to roll when you are. With just a few simple ingredients and a little prep the night before, you’ll wake with your pumpkin pie overnight oats ready to go. Top it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 hours hrs
Total Time 12 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine breakfast
Servings 1 serving
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • dry goods scoop

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Old fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup Milk (any type you'd like)
  • Pumpkin Pie Mix (Libby's is my preferred brand)
  • 1 Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Measure the oats in a clean 8oz wide mouth mason jar. Pour the milk over the oats. Then top with greek yogurt and the pumpkin pie puree.
  • Cover and seal jar and put in fridge for at least 12 hours or up to 5 days.
  • When you are ready to, stir all the ingredients together, add you toppings and enjoy!

Notes

If you like your oats a little bit creamier, you can add a bit more liquid.  if you like them to have a bit of a bite, add a bit less.
Easily make multiple jars at a time, just double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed.
I make my frozen cubes from either canned pumpkin that I spice up (with brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice) or from canned Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Mix that I just freeze to have ready when needed. If you don't have a frozen cube available you can just use a heaping Tablespoon of the pumpkin pie mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4867IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy oats, make ahead breakfast, overnight oats, pumpkin recipe
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Marni Katz is the recipe developer, photographer and writer behind Simple Gray T-Shirt. She wants to help people keep things simple in the kitchen. With simple recipes, easy menu ideas and plenty of tips and tricks along the way, she wants getting a meal on the table to be as simple as putting on your favorite gray tee!
"I want to inspire you to get back in the kitchen and do this, because you can!"

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