Pumpkin Overnight Oats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Overnight Oats
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½ cup pumpkin puree (homemade or canned, not pumpkin pie filling)
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¼ cup Greek yoghurt
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¾ cup milk (almond, oat, or milk of choice)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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½ teaspoon fresh orange zest
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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (80g)
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1 tablespoon chia seeds
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½ teaspoon pumpkin spice (or substitute ground cinnamon)
→ Optional Toppings
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Extra Greek yoghurt
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A dusting of pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon
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Extra maple syrup
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Chopped pecans or walnuts
# Instructions:
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Grab a large bowl and add your pumpkin puree, milk, Greek yoghurt, maple syrup and that lovely orange zest. Give everything a good stir until you've got a smooth, well-combined mixture with no lumps of yoghurt or pumpkin.
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Now toss in your rolled oats, chia seeds, and pumpkin spice. Stir everything together until all the oats are coated in the pumpkin mixture. The mixture will look quite wet at this point, but don't worry - those oats and chia seeds will work their magic overnight!
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Either cover your bowl with plastic wrap or divide the mixture between two glasses or mason jars and cover them. Pop everything in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the creamier it gets as the oats soften and the chia seeds plump up.
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When you're ready to enjoy your pumpkin oats, give them a quick stir. If they seem too thick, splash in a little extra milk until you reach your preferred consistency. Top with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, or any other toppings that make you happy!
# Notes:
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These pumpkin overnight oats are a perfect make-ahead breakfast that captures the cozy flavors of fall in a nutritious, grab-and-go meal.
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The chia seeds not only add omega-3 fatty acids and fiber but also help create that perfect creamy texture as they absorb liquid overnight.
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This recipe uses just enough maple syrup to enhance the natural sweetness of the pumpkin without making breakfast too sugary - but feel free to adjust to your taste!