Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats

Do you like overnight oatmeal? I love that you can meal prep it for multiple days to be ready to grab and go. However, some people have told me they are not a fan of the texture, which is why I created these pumpkin protein overnight oats to be extra thick and creamy 

These overnight oats taste like dessert but they have two servings of hidden veggies for extra fiber to fill you up and provide plenty of nutrients to fuel your day.

• Pumpkin protein overnight oats only takes a few minutes to prepare
• You can make enough to have a healthy breakfast prepped for the whole week
• Simple, flavorful and incredibly delicious.
• This recipe can easily be made vegan, plant-based and dairy free
• Although enjoyed cold, these oats have a warm cinnaon taste
• Can be made gluten free with the use of certified gluten free rolled oats.
• Will keep you full and satisfied until lunch

• Oats: Complex carb that is high in soluble fiber, rich in minerals, and can aid in weight loss and lower blood sugar levels
• Chia seeds: support blood sugar regulation and provides healthy fats and fiber
• Protein powder: good source of protein + provides satiety
• Yogurt: adds a boost of protein and is good for gut and heart health
• Pumpkin: Loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants
• Cauliflower: Excellent source of vitamin C, reduces inflammation, aids in digestion

I used dairy-free yogurt to make these overnight oats dairy-free and vegan. Vegan yogurt is typically thinner than Greek yogurt. If you make these oats using Greek yogurt you maybe need to add a little milk in the morning to thin them out to your liking.  Also, if you use greek yogurt you may only need 1/2 scoop of protein since greek yogurt is usually packed with protein.

What is great about overnight oatmeal is that you can make multiple servings at a time and store them in jars or containers to have a healthy blood sugar-balancing breakfast ready to go all week long. 

Why this breakfast is a filling choice and blood sugar balancing? Pumpkin protein overnight oats include complex carbs from the oats and fruit topping, fiber from the hidden veggies, prioritizes protein, and then they are topped with a healthy fat of choice (such as nut butter) for a balanced meal.

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Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats

A healthy protein-packed pumpkin breakfast that tastes like dessert. These thick overnight oats will balance your blood sugar and give you lasting energy. 

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Course Breakfast

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

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• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup frozen riced cauliflower
• 1 scoop vanilla protein
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2-1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine
• Let thicken in the fridge overnight or for a few hours
• Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy

Notes

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Keyword baked oats, healthy breakfast, overnight oats, pumpkin

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