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Enjoy cozy fall flavors with pumpkin pie overnight oats—just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The next time you’re craving pumpkin pie (like this easy vegan pumpkin pie) for breakfast, try these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats! I’ve already shared cozy easy pumpkin oatmeal, but this chilled version is perfect when you want something lighter and no-cook—ideal for sleepy, hectic mornings. With just 5 minutes of prep and a few basic, budget-friendly ingredients, the oats soften and thicken overnight for a creamy, delicious breakfast ready to grab and go all week.
With real pumpkin puree, hearty oats, cozy pumpkin pie spice, and your choice of plant milk and type/level of sweetener, these pumpkin overnight oats taste like dessert but are loaded with fiber and nutrients to keep you satisfied and energized all morning. They’re also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Easily customize them with your favorite mix-ins and toppings for an adult and child-approved, pie-fect morning treat!
Looking for more ways to enjoy pumpkin on crisp fall mornings? Try my pumpkin bread pudding, pumpkin oatmeal muffins, or vegan pumpkin waffles.
Ingredient Notes
- Oats: Rolled/old-fashioned oats work best. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Instant oats work, but are mushy. Avoid steel-cut oats.
- Pumpkin spice: I used homemade pumpkin pie spice. Optionally add extra cinnamon and/or a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors in the pumpkin spice overnight oats.
Optional Add-Ins
- Plant-based yogurt: Add ¼ cup for thicker, creamier pumpkin overnight oats.
- Coffee powder: (or instant espresso) for a pumpkin spice latte taste.
- Cocoa powder: Add 1 tbsp for a chocolatey twist.
- Protein powder: Add ½-¾ scoop of your favorite plant protein (plain, vanilla, coffee, etc.). Add more plant-based milk if needed.
- Nut/seed butter: 1 tbsp (almond, peanut, etc.) for richness, healthy fats, and protein.
- Chia seeds: (or flax) 1 tbsp adds protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.
- Dried fruit: Sprinkle in some raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, etc.
- Other mix-ins: Like shredded coconut, vegan chocolate chips, etc.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a bowl, glass, or jar and stir well to combine.
Step 2: Cover with a lid, foil, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Give the pumpkin overnight oats a good stir, add optional toppings, and enjoy!
The longer they soak, the more tender the oats and the thicker the mixture. Just 3-4 hours produces chewier oats and a looser texture.
Top Tip: To remove any ‘tinny’ taste from the canned pumpkin, optionally simmer it for several minutes and let it cool before use.
Topping Ideas
- A dollop of vegan yogurt
- Vegan whipped cream
- Drizzle of nut butter or vegan date caramel sauce
- Fresh fruit (apple, pear, banana, etc.)
- Sprinkle of toasted/ candied rosemary walnuts or pepitas
- Dusting of cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice
- Veagn chocolate (vegan choc chips, chunks, or shavings)
- Antioxidant-rich cacao nibs
Pro Recipe Tips
- For thinner/thicker overnight oats: For thicker oats, soak them longer or use a 1:1 oats-to-plant milk ratio. For thinner oats, add extra liquid.
- For firmer/softer oats: Adjust how long you soak them.
- Sweeten to taste: Add a little at a time to your desired level (just before serving, if preferred).
- For smoother oats: Blend all the ingredients before leaving to chill.
FAQs
Yes! Microwave for 1–2 minutes with a splash of plant milk. Add toppings after heating.
I don’t recommend it, as they require more liquid and much longer to soak.
Absolutely! This recipe combines fiber-rich, wholegrain oats with the vitamins and minerals of pumpkin puree (like vitamins A, C, and E), added nutrients in your choice of plant-based milk, and optional sweetener (sugar-free, unrefined, or even sugar-free). Want to boost protein/other nutrients? Choose toppings carefully.
How To Store Overnight Oats with Pumpkin
Store: Store the pumpkin puree overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Stir before serving.
Freeze: For up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight. The oats will be softer.
More Vegan Oat Recipes
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Vegan Breakfasts
Biscoff Overnight Oats
Vegan Breakfasts
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Vegan Breakfasts
Strawberry Overnight Oats (Vegan)
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a jar, glass, or container with a lid, combine the oats, plant-based milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup (if using), vanilla (if using), and pumpkin pie spice.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, give it a good stir and enjoy chilled—no cooking needed!
Notes
- For thinner/thicker overnight oats: For thicker oats, soak them longer or use a 1:1 oats-to-plant milk ratio. For thinner oats, add extra liquid.
- For firmer/softer oats: Adjust how long you soak them.
- Sweeten to taste: Add a little at a time to your desired level (just before serving, if preferred).
- For smoother oats: Blend all the ingredients before leaving to chill.
This was both easy and tasty. Had cooked up a kabocha squash for another recipe and had extra so subbed for pumpkin. This is filling too!
Super filling! So glad you enjoyed it!