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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Pumpkin Dairy-Free Overnight Oats

    Updated: Oct 3, 2022 by Gustavo De Obaldia

    Written by Gustavo De Obaldia

    If you're looking for an easy, healthy breakfast with a fall flavor that will keep you full all morning long, try these Pumpkin Dairy-Free Overnight Oats. It's a simple pumpkin purée recipe where the ingredients are mixed together in a jar and then just put in the fridge to soak overnight.

    pumpkin dairy-free overnight oats.
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    • 🧡 Why you will love it
    • 🧾  Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💡 Top tips
    • 📖  Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 📚 More oatmeal recipes
    • 🎥 Video
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    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧡 Why you will love it

    1. Effortless Prep: Seriously, you don't need to be a kitchen wizard for this one. Just mix your ingredients, let them chill overnight, and voila! Breakfast is served.
    2. Nutrient-Packed: We're talking fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, all in one bowl. Pumpkin is a seasonal superfood that's not just for lattes, you know. According to the USDA, a cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than 200% of your daily vitamin A needs.
    3. Vegan-Friendly: No dairy? No problem! We use plant milk and vegan yogurt to give you that creamy texture you crave. It's a win-win for your taste buds and Mother Earth.
    4. Customizable: Feel like a topping maestro? Go ahead, sprinkle some vegan chocolate chips, chia seeds, or a dollop of almond butter. Make it your own; we won't judge!
    5. Meal-Prep Dream: Make a big batch, and you've got breakfast sorted for the week. These oats store well in the fridge for up to 5 days, making your mornings a breeze.

    This is one of our favorite fall treat pumpkin recipes because it is perfect for all of us pumpkin lovers out there looking for a pumpkin fix. It tastes like pumpkin pie, but better because it's healthy and won't make you feel guilty!

    🧾  Ingredients

    ingredients to make Pumpkin Dairy-Free Overnight Oats.
    • Rolled Oats: They're the backbone of this dish, providing a hearty texture and fiber boost. Plus, they soak up all the flavors like a sponge, making every bite a delight.
    • Plant Milk: It's the liquid gold that brings everything together. Opt for oat milk or almond milk to keep the recipe nutty and creamy.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix: This is where the magic happens! It's a one-stop-shop for all the fall flavors you crave—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    • Chia Seeds: These tiny seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients and they help thicken the oatmeal, giving it a pudding-like consistency.
    • Chopped Walnuts: Want crunch? You got it! Walnuts add a nutty bite and are packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
    • Maple Syrup (or Agave Nectar, or Brown Sugar): Sweeten the deal with your choice of natural sweeteners. They bring out the pumpkin's natural sweetness and make the oats irresistibly good.
    • Pumpkin Purée, or Leftover Pumpkin Puree: This is the star of the show, adding creaminess and a rich, earthy flavor. Plus, it's packed with vitamins A and C!
    • Vanilla Extract: A dash of vanilla elevates the dish, adding a subtle aroma and depth of flavor that complements the pumpkin and spices.

    Optional special topping

    • Walnuts: Double down on the crunch factor! A sprinkle of walnuts on top adds an extra layer of nuttiness and a satisfying bite.
    • Maple Syrup: Drizzle a little liquid gold to make your oats glisten and your taste buds dance. It's the finishing touch that screams "gourmet."
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice: A final dusting of this spice blend amplifies the fall vibes. It's like putting the exclamation point on your culinary masterpiece!
    • Almond or Vanilla Flavored Plant-Based Yogurt: Swirl in some plant-based yogurt for a creamy, tangy contrast. It's like adding a cloud of deliciousness on top of your oats.
    • Coconut Flakes or Shredded Coconut: For a tropical twist, sprinkle some coconut on top. It adds a unique texture and a hint of natural sweetness.

    🔪 Instructions

    Add soy or almond milk to a small mixing cup, pumpkin puree, seeds, sweetener of your choice, and pumpkin spice, and stir with a spoon to combine. Then, add the rolled oats last and stir.

    adding ingredients to a bowl.

    Step 1: Add rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and chia seeds to a medium bowl.

    Adding dairy-free milk on top of the rest of the ingredients.

    Step 2: Then, add chopped walnuts, vanilla extract, and dairy-free milk.

    Combining all the ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 3: Combine well all the ingredients.

    transferring the mixture to glasses.

    Step 4: Get two mason jars, fill halfway with oats, then seal or cover and store in the fridge for at least 5 hours to soak.

    Optional Maple candied Walnuts

    adding maple syrup to the saucepan with toasted walnuts.

    Step 5: Lightly toast roughly chopped pecans in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and quickly mix in the maple syrup to cover the walnuts evenly.

    adding pumpkin spice mix to the walnut mixture.

    Step 6: Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the pumpkin spice mix, and allow to cool completely.

    add yogurt layer on top of the overnight oats.

    Step 7: Next day, top your oats with dairy-free yogurt or whipped cream.

    add caramelized walnuts layer

    Step 8: Top with the caramelized walnuts and enjoy!

    Check out this cinnamon-spiced candied nuts recipe to make brown sugar candied walnuts super creasy as a snack.

    💡 Top tips

    Stir the pumpkin pie and oats thoroughly: If you don't mix all the ingredients together before placing the mason jars in the fridge, chia seeds may stick together with the liquid, thus not mixing well with the ingredients causing small clumps of hard textures.

    Covering the oats: during the time in the fridge, the top of the mixture can become dry; that is why it is better to cover it with a lid to retain the moisture of the mixture while they are in the refrigerator, which tends to dry everything out.

    📖  Variations

    • Nuts: you can use any nuts; walnuts, pecans, and almonds are our favorite for this breakfast treat.
    • Non-dairy milk: any milk will work. The most neutral ones are soy, almond, and oat milk, which I highly recommend making at home, but any store-bought milk works. On the other hand, coconut milk provides an extra layer of flavor, which combines well with the spice mix, and the result is also worth trying.
    • Seeds and healthy fats: you can replace chia seeds with flax meal or poppy seeds; they work perfectly and provide similar nutritional value.
    • Sweetener: you can also use nectar agave with a low glycemic index. Brown sugar can also be used, but we avoid adding sugar or condensed milk in our pumpkin recipes, as pumpkins are naturally sweet and silky. Sometimes, we even make our leftover pumpkin with oats, milk, and spices and skip sweeteners altogether.
    • Our favorite toppings: you can go crazy here; you can use chocolate chips, extra maple syrup, etc. If you want to keep it WFPB compliant and avoid extra unneeded calories, it is better to go easy with the toppings.
    • Vegan yogurt: you can also substitute it with coconut whipped cream topping. You can also check out this overnight oats without yogurt recipe, that I find delicious!
    • Make it a morning bowl: just treat your morning oats exactly the same, but instead, pour everything into a small bowl. Don't forget to cover it with a plate while setting it overnight to prevent drying.
    • Skinny version: you can make a lighter version of this breakfast, omitting the plant-based yogurt and the caramelized walnuts topping.
    • Rich version: on top of the suggested ingredients, while you mix the oats and pumpkin purée mix, you can add either peanut butter or almond butter to make it super decadent. Cashew butter is also an excellent addition.
    • Oats - besides the easy, quick oats and steel-cut oats, obvious replacements... Yes, oats also have an easy replacement. Use farro (spelt); they behave exactly the same and can be used interchangeably. Remember to use Gluten-Free oats if you are celiac or following a gluten-free diet.
    • Sweet potatoes: this root can be used almost the same way as pumpkin, as you can make an equally sweet purée and achieve very similar results! We also like using acorn squash since it has a nutty flavor that foes well on this recipe.
    two glasses of ovenight oats topped with caramelized walnuts.

    🥡 Storage

    In the Fridge: Store your pumpkin overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you've added any special toppings, keep those separate to maintain their texture.

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    If you love vegan overnight oats recipes, you will probably love our berries chia pudding, lemon blueberry overnight oats, 3-ingredient oat milk chia pudding, and chocolate chia pudding recipe as well!

    Also, try our quick brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal ! It's made with wholesome ingredients and is super easy to make. Plus, it's vegan, so everyone can enjoy it!

    Another great oatmeal-based snack that is super easy to make is these chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars.

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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    📋 Recipe

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    Pumpkin Dairy-Free Overnight Oats

    Author: Gustavo De Obaldia
    If you're looking for an easy, healthy breakfast with fall flavor, that will keep you full all morning long, try these pumpkin pie spice overnight oats.
    5 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Resting time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast & Brunch, Sweet
    Cuisine American, Healthy
    Servings 3 glasses
    Calories 255 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup rolled oats gluten-free
    • ½ cup almond milk or soy milk
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 ½ tablespoon organic walnuts
    • 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Optional special topping:

    • ½ cup walnuts raw, roughly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
    • ¼ cup vanilla soy or coconut yogurt
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    Directions
     

    Overnight oats

    • Place oats in a glass.
    • Add in plant milk, chia seeds, pumpkin puree, chopped walnuts, pumpkin spice mix, and sweetener. Optionally add vanilla extract.
    • Stir the mixture to combine using the spoon.
    • Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.
    • Secure with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
    • After 4 hours or next day, add toppings. We used plant-based yogurt (we used vanilla or almond flavored), coconut flakes, and the special topping described below.

    Special topping

    • Toast the walnuts on low heat.
    • Pour the maple syrup and stir.
    • Add the pumpkin pie mix.
    • Cool down, and reserve.

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    Notes

    Store your pumpkin overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you've added any special toppings, keep those separate to maintain their texture.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1656IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 1mg
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    As the lead content writer and recipe developer at Our Plant-Based World, he combines his passion for health and sustainability with a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification to create accessible, delicious vegan recipes. His expertise in plant-based cooking supports the blog's mission of fostering a healthier, environmentally conscious lifestyle through simple and seasonal dishes. His commitment to making vegan cooking enjoyable and inclusive for everyone shines in each recipe and article.

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    1. Mairead

      February 13, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious way to start any day, but especially great in fall. Thanks for a healthy and innovative breakfast recipe.

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 21, 2022 at 9:17 pm

        You are welcome, Maired! Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    2. Dannii

      February 13, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I am happy to eat pumpkin all year round. These oats look amazing.

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 13, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        Same here! Self declared pumpkin addicts!

        Reply
    3. Julia

      February 13, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      I’m the kind of person who will enjoy pumpkin all year around! I freeze fresh pumpkin and make delicious homemade puree with it! And these overnight pumpkin oats were sooo creamy and delicious, never thought of adding puree there!

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 13, 2022 at 3:35 pm

        That's so cool Julia. I haven't tried freezing pumpkin, but now you got me curious. I am going to buy some extra pumpkins before the end of the season to be able to keep indulging in fresh pumpkins later! Thanks for your review and I am very glad you enjoyed the overnight oats!

        Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 13, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy recipe and everyone loved it we make this often !

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 16, 2022 at 7:57 pm

        Also do we! Such an easy way to start the day with the right foot without thinking too much!

        Reply
    5. Kechi

      February 13, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      What a hearty and delicious breakfast! I like that you included chia seeds as well! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Gus

        February 17, 2022 at 9:34 pm

        you are welcome, Kechi! Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    6. Sara Welch

      November 24, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      Excited to enjoy this for breakfast tomorrow! Will make a great treat for Thanksgiving morning! Looks too good to pass up, indeed!

      Reply
    7. Nathan

      November 24, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new pumpkin recipes this time of year, and I love the convenience of having a ready-to-eat breakfast in the morning. I'll absolutely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Gus

        November 25, 2021 at 12:18 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed the recipe Nathan! Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    8. Michelle

      November 24, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made these overnight pumpkin oats for breakfast and it was super delish! Love adding a little maple syrup on top just to make it even better!

      Reply
      • Gus

        November 25, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        I am si glad you enjoyed the overnight oats as much as we do Michelle!

        Reply
    9. Irina

      November 24, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      OH, what is a creative and healthy breakfast option!! At first, I was a bit overwhelmed with the number of ingredients, but once I started making it was so easy to bring them together!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gus

        November 25, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Hi Irina, thanks for the feedback. We always try to keep our ingredient list to 10 or less; this wasn't the exception for the base recipe, which has 8.The optional ingredients make it an extra flavorful dish, but you are good to go with the base recipe! I am glad you found it easy to bring them all together at the end! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Susan

      October 24, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Vengo a decirles que hicimos esta receta, y casi nos la comemos a cucharadas antes de siquiera refrigerarla, es como comerse un pie de calabaza. Usé mix de semillas (chia, lino, sesamo y girasol), y edulcorante en gotas. Gracias por este increíble descubrimiento.

      Reply
      • Gus

        October 25, 2021 at 9:07 am

        qué bueno Susan! No sabes cuánto me alegra. A nosotros nos ha pasado lo mismo, desde que empezamos a hacerla, no paramos. Es un postrecito, y lo mejor es que es super nutritiva. NOs encanta que sirve tanto de postre como de desayuno :). Me encantó el mix de semillas que utilizaste, súper buena fuente de antioxidantes.

        Reply
    11. Jeff

      October 07, 2021 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      It's the end of pumpkin season down under but I still had some puree left. This tastes great.

      Reply
    12. Kyndra Holley

      October 06, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious. I think they just became my go-to fall breakfast.

      Reply
    13. Lima Ekram

      October 06, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      This has got to be the prettiest overnight oatmeal that I have ever seen! Cant wait to surprise my daughter with it!

      Reply
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