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Creamy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats with Pecans

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A quick and easy overnight oats recipe with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for busy fall mornings, this creamy breakfast comes together in five minutes and tastes like a hug in a jar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup (30g) pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans first. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until they smell nutty and look slightly darker. Watch them carefully—pecans burn fast. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients. In your jar or container, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Give it a quick stir with a fork to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients. In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the pumpkin is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and orange.
  4. Combine wet and dry. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the jar. Stir thoroughly with a spoon or spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom and corners. The mixture should look thick and uniform.
  5. Seal and refrigerate. Put the lid on your jar and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 6 hours, but overnight is ideal.
  6. Add toppings before serving. In the morning, take the jar out of the fridge. Give it a good stir. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of milk and stir. Top with the toasted pecans and any other toppings you like.

Notes

For best texture, use rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut. Chia seeds are essential for thickness. Toast pecans separately and add just before serving to keep them crunchy. The mixture will look liquidy before setting—don’t panic. For a warm breakfast, microwave the jar (lid removed) for 45-60 seconds. Store oats in the fridge for up to 5 days; pecans at room temperature for about a week.

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