Pumpkin Overnight Oats are packed with protein and infused with pumpkin, warm spices, and chocolate chips—just like a delicious pumpkin cookie in oatmeal form!

Pumpkin overnight oats topped with chocolate chips, prepared and ready for on-the-go enjoyment.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

I love overnight oats for a quick breakfast! I’ve shared many recipes like Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds, Brownie Batter Overnight Oats, and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.

When fall arrives, I crave everything pumpkin! So, I created a Pumpkin Overnight Oats recipe, and it’s amazing. Think of it as a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie in oatmeal form! It’s a great way to start your day—filling, tasty, full of fiber, and packed with fall flavors!

A jar of the preferred creamy almond butter used in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • Almond Butter: Use your favorite almond or nut butter. I love slow-roasted almond butter.
  • Milk: Any kind works; my favorite is vanilla almond milk.
  • Oats: Old-fashioned oats are best; steel-cut and quick oats can get too mushy.
  • Maple Syrup: You can swap this for honey or agave nectar.
  • Vanilla: This is optional, but it adds great flavor.
  • Cinnamon and Pumpkin Pie Spice: These are important for that classic pumpkin pie taste.
  • Canned Pumpkin: Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which has added spices and sugar.

Quick Tip

Pumpkin Pie Spice is a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. You can use my recipe to make it yourself or use the individual spices in these Pumpkin Overnight Oats.

Ingredients used in this recipe added to a bowl, being mixed, then transferred to a jar for chilling.

How To Make Pumpkin Overnight Oats

  1. Combine Ingredients: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl or jar.
  2. Stir and Adjust: Stir well and add more sweetener if needed.
  3. Chill: Refrigerate overnight or for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the pumpkin overnight oats cold from the fridge with extra chocolate chips. You can also microwave them before serving if you prefer them warm.
A spoonful of the finished pumpkin pie overnight oats, showcasing its delicious flavor and texture.

Variations

  • Chocolate Chip: Mix in mini chocolate chips and sprinkle some on top for a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie flavor.
  • More Topping Ideas: Try adding pumpkin pie spice, coconut flakes, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, or chopped pecans/walnuts.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan: Use plant-based milk and use maple syrup to sweeten pumpkin overnight oats.
  • Gluten-Free: Make sure all ingredients, especially oats, are made gluten-free.
  • Dairy-Free: Choose plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate chips for your pumpkin pie overnight oats.

Storage

These overnight oats will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Store them in airtight containers to keep them fresh.

Meal Prep: Make multiple servings at once and store in individual containers

More Meal Prep Overnight Oats

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Overnight Oats are a protein-packed treat that tastes like a pumpkin chocolate-chip cookie in oatmeal form, with all the pumpkin spice flavor you love!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • small bowl or jar or plastic container

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 tablespoons slow-roasted creamy almond butter see note 1
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave or honey, see note 2
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats see note 3
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, jar, or plastic container, add almond butter, vanilla extract, syrup, pumpkin, milk, oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and chocolate chips.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Taste mixture and add additional syrup if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes I’ll even make them in the morning—they are great even after 30 minutes in the fridge.)
  • Enjoy these softened oats, cold and straight out the fridge, garnished with a few extra chocolate chips if desired. Oats can also be warmed through.

Video

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Use an almond butter that you enjoy eating straight out of the jar. I like almond butter made with slow-roasted almonds and sea salt.
Note 2: Scale the sweetness up or down to personal preference—you may not even want any! I prefer 1 tablespoon maple syrup; use 2 tablespoons for more sweetness. Alternatively, use 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia drops for a zero-calorie sweetener.
Note 3: As written, these overnight oats are quite creamy. If you’d rather them thicker, add a few tablespoons of additional oats and/or 1 to 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
Storage: Store overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 4605IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

 

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45 Comments

  1. Susan says:

    This is my new favorite breakfast! I had to make a few edits to make it a little more weight watchers friendly. Got it down to eight smart points with these changes:
    โ€“ I replaced one of the tablespoons of peanut butter with an extra tablespoon of pumpkin
    โ€“ I replaced the honey or maple syrup with a packet of Splenda
    โ€“ I replaced the chocolate chips with a tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    โ€“ I just used regular skim milk because I prefer it over the alternatives

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      So, so glad to hear it!! And love hearing your WW changes ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the comment!

  2. Cait says:

    Just tried this recipe this morning.. Best overnight oats I’ve ever had!! I added a pinch of sugar to sweeten but other than that they were so yummy!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      That is SO great to hear! So happy these were the best! Thank you Cait!

  3. Laurel says:

    5 stars
    This was sooo good!! Definitely being added to my breakfast rotation. ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Erin R. says:

    5 stars
    These are the best overnight oats I’ve ever had. I shared this recipe with my sister and she loved them too. Thank you for a great pumpkin breakfast!

  5. Ashley says:

    Thanks for the recipe. Looks awesome! What kind of container do you put them in over night? Does it need to be sealed?

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      I like to put mine in a small canning jar or small Tupperware! And yes sealed ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Brianna bingle says:

    Is this just enough for one morning? Could you triple the recipe for 3 or 4 servings or will it not keep that long? Just seemed like a lot to just have one breakfast from it.

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      You can definitely triple the recipe and divide it into different covered containers and store in the fridge. I don’t like them much after 3-4 days though..

  7. Chloe says:

    5 stars
    I just had these this morning and they were the best overnight oats I’ve ever had. Going to try the rest of yours now. Thanks for such a delicious and easy recipe. I followed it exactly and loved it.

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      That’s so great to hear!! Thanks for the comment Chloe ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a wonderful weekend!

  8. Becky says:

    This is my first time here and these sound amazing! Can I add chia seeds to this?? If so, how much would you suggest? Thanks!!

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      So glad to have you! Thanks Becky! Chia seeds would be an awesome addition to these! You can add what you want, I’d say maybe a tablespoon or two! Hope that helps ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Becky says:

        Thanks!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ also, I wanted to ask…I have Old fashion *extra thick* rolled oats. Will it still work with those and Do I still use the same amount of oats in this recipe?

  9. Kloe's Kitchen says:

    My sis and I are always looking for more oatmeal’s to try. Besides, what can go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate chips?

  10. Jess says:

    5 stars
    Oh man Chelsea, you and these overnight oats! They are haunting me! I actually just opened up a big ole can of pumpkin puree though and have a bunch leftover, so I’ll have to try this ASAP! It’s like fall in a jar.