Can you use fresh pumpkin in overnight oats?

Yes. Cook and mash it until smooth first. Fresh puree tends to be wetter than canned, so reduce the milk slightly.

What spices are in pumpkin spice?

Usually cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove, sometimes allspice. Cinnamon is the main one.

Can I eat pumpkin spice overnight oats warm?

Yes. Warm it gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk. The spices come through even more when warm.

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Pumpkin Spice

Fall in a bowl, available year-round. The warming spices combined with pumpkin puree create ultimate comfort food. Perfect for cold mornings, when you're feeling under the weather, or when you want that cozy autumn feeling. Pumpkin provides beta-carotene and the spices have anti-inflammatory properties.

Time: 365 min
Method: Mix
Serves: 1
Energy: 620 kcal
Protein: 18 g

Go to the method

Glass jar of pumpkin spice overnight oats topped with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, pecans and maple syrup

Method

Step 1: Mix pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice directly into your DIY Oats base until evenly distributed.
Step 2: The pumpkin adds moisture and natural sweetness.
Step 3: Add chopped pecans and drizzle with maple syrup.
Step 4: The spices will intensify overnight.
Step 5: This tastes exactly like pumpkin pie but fuels you like a proper meal.
Step 6: Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience.

Notes from the Department

Add pumpkin to base

Nutrition

1 serving

620 cal | 18g protein | 14g fiber

2 servings

1240 cal | 36g protein | 28g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Pumpkin puree is mostly water and fibre, so stirred into the base it makes the oats thick, smooth and gently sweet. The spices need time to bloom, and a night in the fridge gives them that. By morning the cinnamon, nutmeg and clove have spread through every spoonful instead of sitting on top. Pecans add crunch and maple syrup finishes it off.

Make your own spice mix

No ready-made pumpkin spice? Mix cinnamon with smaller amounts of ginger, nutmeg and clove. Cinnamon should lead; clove is loud, so go easy.

If you are using fresh pumpkin

Canned puree is the convenient route. To make your own, steam or roast pumpkin until soft and mash it smooth. Fresh puree is often wetter, so you may need a little less milk. If you have no DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight and stir the puree in.

Serving ideas

Walnuts can stand in for pecans. A spoon of yogurt on top makes it taste like pumpkin pie with cream. It keeps in the fridge for a day, with the pecans added in the morning.

Questions people ask

Can you use fresh pumpkin in overnight oats?: Yes. Cook and mash it until smooth first. Fresh puree tends to be wetter than canned, so reduce the milk slightly.
What spices are in pumpkin spice?: Usually cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove, sometimes allspice. Cinnamon is the main one.
Can I eat pumpkin spice overnight oats warm?: Yes. Warm it gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk. The spices come through even more when warm.