Pumpkin Overnight Oats, packed with protein, flavored with pumpkin and spice, and chocolate chips mixed in are like a delicious pumpkin chocolate-chip cookie in oatmeal form!
1tablespoonmaple syrup, agave or honey(See Note 2)
1/4cup (58g)canned pumpkin(not pumpkin pie filling)
2/3cup (155g)unsweetened vanilla almond milk(or milk of choice)
1/2cup (50g)old-fashioned oats
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
2tablespoonsdark or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
PREP THE OATS: In a small bowl, jar, or plastic container, add the almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, pumpkin, milk, oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and chocolate chips.
STIR: Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Taste the mixture and add any additional maple syrup if desired.
CHILL: Cover and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes I'll even make them in the morning, get ready, and then go eat them -- they are great even after 30 minutes in the fridge.)
ENJOY: Enjoy these softened oats, cold and straight out the fridge, garnished with a fewextra chocolate chips if desired. If desired, oats can be warmed through in the morning.
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Notes
As written, these overnight oats are quite creamy. If you'd rather have them thicker, add a few tablespoons of additional oats and/or 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds.Note 1: Almond butter: Use an almond butter that you enjoy eating straight out of the jar. We like using an almond butter made with slow-roasted almonds and sea salt.Note 2: Sweetener: Scale the sweetener up or down to personal preference -- you may not even want any! We prefer 1 tablespoon maple syrup; use 2 tablespoons for more sweetness. Alternatively, use 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia drops for a zero-calorie sweetener.Store overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.