These healthy pumpkin protein overnight oats capture the essence of a classic American dessert in a wholesome morning meal. These oats are infused with the comforting flavors of pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and a hint of brown sugar, reminiscent of a freshly baked pumpkin pie. As you take the first bite, you will experience the satisfying crunch of pecans, perfectly softened by the creamy oat base. Did I mention that these oats are meal prep friendly?
While you can make these pumpkin protein overnight oats anytime of year, they are especially great to enjoy during the cooler months of the year when the air is crisp. The warm and comforting flavors of the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and brown sugar give a sense of coziness that pairs perfectly with the chilly mornings of autumn and winter.
If you love this healthy recipe, you will love my tiramisu overnight oats, apple pie overnight oats and my cinnamon roll overnight oats.
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Ingredients
- Quick Oats
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I used Garden of Life 100% Whey Protein
- Chia Seeds
- Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Spice
- Milk of Choice
- Pumpkin Puree
- Vanilla Extract
For the topping:
- Low Fat Cream Cheese (optional)
- Non- Fat Greek Yogurt, Vanilla
- Vanilla Bean Paste: I got mine from Trader Joe’s but you can also use this one too.
- Pumpkin Spice
- Pecans
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Add your dry ingredients (quick oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, brown sugar and pumpkin spice) to a meal prep friendly container. Next, add in your milk of choice followed by your pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Using the whisk, mix thoroughly until everything is well combined. Make sure to check the sides of your container to make sure that the chia seeds or protein powder are not stuck onto the sides.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight (preferably).
- Once your overnight oats are in the fridge, make your topping by combining your greek yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk until everything is well combined and the cream cheese is evenly distributed into the mixture.
- Spoon over the yogurt and cream cheese mixture on top of your overnight oats mixture when you are ready to serve in the morning, top with your pecans and pumpkin spice to garnish. Enjoy!
Hint: If you are running low on time and don’t mind the topping getting mixed throughout your oats, you can spoon your yogurt and cream cheese mixture on top of the overnight oats along with your pecans and pumpkin spice before they firm up. Place in the fridge overnight so you can grab and go without additional work in the morning.
Substitutions
If you want to make this high protein pumpkin pie overnight oats recipe, but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:
- Dairy-free -Choose a plant based milk, protein powder, cream cheese and yogurt to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Gluten-free – While this recipe doesn’t have products that contain gluten in them, make sure to check your labels to verify that the brands you are using are gluten-free and have not been cross contaminated or made in a facility that uses gluten.
- Vegan – Choose a plant based milk, protein powder, cream cheese and yogurt to make this recipe vegan.
This recipe is already vegetarian.
Variations
- Tiramisu Overnight Oats: If you love this recipe, you will love my tiramisu oats.
- Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats: If you love this recipe, you will love my cinnamon roll overnight oats.
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats: If you love this recipe, you will love my apple pie overnight oats.
This healthy recipe is already toddler and kid-friendly.
Equipment
All you need to make these healthy protein overnight oats is an air-tight container.
If you are in the market for some great, aesthetically pleasing glass containers, you will love these for prepping your oats.
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Storage
You may store these meal prep friendly overnight oats in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Top tip
Make sure to mix throughly so that you don’t have chia seeds or protein powder stuck to the sides of the container.
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Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 Glass Container
Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Quick Oats
- 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Protein Powder: I used Garden of Life 100% Whey Protein
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- ½ Tablespoon Brown Sugar or maple syrup
- ½ Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
- ¼ Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Cup Milk of Choice
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
- 1 Tablespoon Low Fat Cream Cheese softened (optional)
- 3 Tablespoons Non- Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste I got mine from Trader Joe's
- ¼ Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
Instructions
- Add your dry ingredients (quick oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, brown sugar and pumpkin spice) to a meal prep friendly container. Next, add in your milk of choice followed by your pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Using the whisk, mix thoroughly until everything is well combined. Make sure to check the sides of your container to make sure that the chia seeds or protein powder are not stuck onto the sides.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight (preferably).
- Once your overnight oats are in the fridge, make your topping by combining your greek yogurt, cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk until everything is well combined and the cream cheese is evenly distributed into the mixture.
- Spoon over the yogurt and cream cheese mixture on top of your overnight oats mixture when you are ready to serve in the morning, top with your pecans and pumpkin spice to garnish. Enjoy!
- Hint: If you are running low on time and don’t mind the topping getting mixed throughout your oats, you can spoon your yogurt and cream cheese mixture on top of the overnight oats along with your pecans and pumpkin spice before they firm up. Place in the fridge overnight so you can grab and go without additional work in the morning.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Harper says
This was so delicious and so easy to make! Will for sure be making throughout the fall season!