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Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Chill Time:8 hrs
Chill Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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If you’re looking to change up your breakfast routine with a favorite flavor of the fall season, look no further than thesePumpkin Overnight Oats. The creamy, slightly sweet and salty oat mixture offers a boost of gut-friendly fiber and vitamin A thanks to our hero ingredients, pumpkin and rolled oats. We swirl in homemade date paste, which brings a naturally sweet, caramel-like taste and gut-friendly prebiotics. Keep reading for our expert advice, including what toppings to add to elevate this make-ahead breakfast.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3cupsunsweetened plain almond milk1cupunseasonedcanned pumpkin½cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt3tablespoonsflaxmeal (ground flaxseed)1teaspoonvanilla extract¾teaspoonground cinnamon¾teaspoonground ginger(optional)½teaspoonsaltplus ⅛ teaspoon, divided3cupsold-fashioned rolled oats5pittedMedjool dates5tablespoonshotwater½cupchopped pecans, toasted
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Ingredients
3cupsunsweetened plain almond milk
1cupunseasonedcanned pumpkin
½cupwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
3tablespoonsflaxmeal (ground flaxseed)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¾teaspoonground cinnamon
¾teaspoonground ginger(optional)
½teaspoonsaltplus ⅛ teaspoon, divided
3cupsold-fashioned rolled oats
5pittedMedjool dates
5tablespoonshotwater
½cupchopped pecans, toasted
DirectionsWhisk 3 cups almond milk, 1 cup pumpkin, ½ cup yogurt, 3 tablespoons flaxmeal, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ginger (if using) and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl until smooth; stir in 3 cups oats. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 4 days).Meanwhile, place 5 dates in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped and sticky, about 10 (1-second) pulses. With the processor running, slowly pour 5 tablespoons hot water through the chute, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a semi-smooth paste, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve (or up to 2 weeks).To serve, spoon a scant 1 cup of the oats into a bowl and swirl in a heaping 1 tablespoon date mixture. Top with a heaping 1 tablespoon pecans.To make aheadPrepare through Step 1; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Refrigerate the date mixture (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Frequently Asked QuestionsCanned pumpkin is 100% pumpkin puree without any additives, while pumpkin pie mix or filling is a convenient presweetened mixture of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger. This recipe calls for the former.To complement the pumpkin flavor, consider adding some toasted pepitas, sliced bananas and almond butter.We recommend choosing airtight wide-mouthed jars like Mason jars for storing overnight oats. The jars should be large enough to accommodate the oatmeal, which expands as it rests in the fridge, as well as the other ingredients and toppings. Make sure there’s also a little room left over for your spoon. Store the overnight oats in the refrigerator and consume them within 4 days for the best flavor and texture.EatingWell.com, October 2024
Directions
Whisk 3 cups almond milk, 1 cup pumpkin, ½ cup yogurt, 3 tablespoons flaxmeal, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ginger (if using) and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl until smooth; stir in 3 cups oats. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 4 days).Meanwhile, place 5 dates in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped and sticky, about 10 (1-second) pulses. With the processor running, slowly pour 5 tablespoons hot water through the chute, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a semi-smooth paste, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve (or up to 2 weeks).To serve, spoon a scant 1 cup of the oats into a bowl and swirl in a heaping 1 tablespoon date mixture. Top with a heaping 1 tablespoon pecans.To make aheadPrepare through Step 1; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Refrigerate the date mixture (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Frequently Asked QuestionsCanned pumpkin is 100% pumpkin puree without any additives, while pumpkin pie mix or filling is a convenient presweetened mixture of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger. This recipe calls for the former.To complement the pumpkin flavor, consider adding some toasted pepitas, sliced bananas and almond butter.We recommend choosing airtight wide-mouthed jars like Mason jars for storing overnight oats. The jars should be large enough to accommodate the oatmeal, which expands as it rests in the fridge, as well as the other ingredients and toppings. Make sure there’s also a little room left over for your spoon. Store the overnight oats in the refrigerator and consume them within 4 days for the best flavor and texture.
Whisk 3 cups almond milk, 1 cup pumpkin, ½ cup yogurt, 3 tablespoons flaxmeal, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ginger (if using) and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl until smooth; stir in 3 cups oats. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 4 days).
Meanwhile, place 5 dates in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped and sticky, about 10 (1-second) pulses. With the processor running, slowly pour 5 tablespoons hot water through the chute, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a semi-smooth paste, about 15 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Stir in the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve (or up to 2 weeks).
To serve, spoon a scant 1 cup of the oats into a bowl and swirl in a heaping 1 tablespoon date mixture. Top with a heaping 1 tablespoon pecans.
To make aheadPrepare through Step 1; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Refrigerate the date mixture (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
To make ahead
Prepare through Step 1; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Refrigerate the date mixture (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked QuestionsCanned pumpkin is 100% pumpkin puree without any additives, while pumpkin pie mix or filling is a convenient presweetened mixture of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger. This recipe calls for the former.To complement the pumpkin flavor, consider adding some toasted pepitas, sliced bananas and almond butter.We recommend choosing airtight wide-mouthed jars like Mason jars for storing overnight oats. The jars should be large enough to accommodate the oatmeal, which expands as it rests in the fridge, as well as the other ingredients and toppings. Make sure there’s also a little room left over for your spoon. Store the overnight oats in the refrigerator and consume them within 4 days for the best flavor and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canned pumpkin is 100% pumpkin puree without any additives, while pumpkin pie mix or filling is a convenient presweetened mixture of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger. This recipe calls for the former.
To complement the pumpkin flavor, consider adding some toasted pepitas, sliced bananas and almond butter.
We recommend choosing airtight wide-mouthed jars like Mason jars for storing overnight oats. The jars should be large enough to accommodate the oatmeal, which expands as it rests in the fridge, as well as the other ingredients and toppings. Make sure there’s also a little room left over for your spoon. Store the overnight oats in the refrigerator and consume them within 4 days for the best flavor and texture.
EatingWell.com, October 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)317Calories13gFat42gCarbs10gProtein
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