Dessert for Breakfast: Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats
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October 5, 2016What’s better than dessert for breakfast? These Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats! Only 5 minutes of prep time and you have yourself a delectable treat for breakfast!
Ever wanted to dig into that leftover pie on the counter for breakfast? I have, especially this time of year, when apple and pumpkin pie are my go-to!
Let’s face it, pumpkin and apple pie are the best fall desserts. So why not have them both together for breakfast. This Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oat recipe is just what you need for all things fall in one delicious bite. And it gets better this is a recipe you can make ahead with your kids to have for an easy breakfast.
Overnight oats are basically oatmeal that requires no cooking. Simply add ingredients to a jar, mix and place in the refrigerator overnight. While you sleep the oats soak up all the moisture from the milk and yummy flavors. When you wake up you have yourself an enticing on-the-go breakfast!
What You Need for Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats?
- old fashioned OR instant oats
- pumpkin puree (not Pumpkin Pie Puree)
- vanilla or plain yogurt
- milk (of your choice)
- cinnamon
- pumpkin spice
- chia seeds (although optional!)
- pecans (also, optional)
- apples
How Can Kids Help Make Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats?
- measure and pour into a bowl: oats, pumpkin puree, yogurt, milk, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, chia seeds (if using)
- Mix above ingredients together
- Chop pecans (can also add pecans to a zip lock bag, seal and crush with their hands or the back of a spoon)
- Dice apples
My Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats are a quick healthy breakfast option that allows you to enjoy your favorite dessert any time of day!
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes using pumpkin? Check out my Pumpkin Pie Smoothie or Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Love overnight oats and want to try another version? Check out my Cherry Almond Overnight Oats
Pumpkin Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk (of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 2 small apples diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add oats, pumpkin puree, yogurt, milk, chia seeds, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and mix to combine. Place in air tight container and store in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to eat serve topped with chopped pecans and diced apples.
