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This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!
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Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal

Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal

This overnight pumpkin oatmeal is sinfully spicy, absurdly delicious and ridiculously easy to prepare. Simply combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker, go to sleep, and voilà, an incredibly delicious and nutritious breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up the next morning. Nothing beats that, am I right?! 😁

 

This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!

Unforgettable Oatmeal

This overnight pumpkin oatmeal is absolutely unforgettable! It’s great to prepare ahead of time when you know you’ll be in a rush the following morning. On the other hand, it’s perfect for the holidays when you have guests in town and want to treat them to a fabulous breakfast or brunch without having to spend an eternity in the kitchen! Bonus, you can enjoy any leftovers for days afterwards, it truly tastes more amazing day after day after day. There’s something to be said about letting the flavors sit for awhile, yummmm. 😉

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This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!

Ultimate Ingredients + Favorite Kitchen & Dining Essentials

We highly recommend the following ingredients. Use these for the best results each and every time!

  • If you’re not into fresh pumpkin, this Organic Pumpkin from Thrive Market is our absolute favorite in this recipe! View here.
  • We’re biased when it comes to pure maple syrup, and we’re delighted by this Grade A Organic Maple Syrup. Tastes so amazing!! View it here.
  • When it comes to plant-based milks, we loved the flavor that this Califia Farms Almond Milk Barista Blend gave the oatmeal. If you haven’t tried Barista Blend yet, now’s the perfect time! View it here.

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This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!

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This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!
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Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal

This creamy, spicy Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal is one worth savoring this fall. It's bursting with autumn flavors, incredibly healthy and tastes more like dessert than breakfast! 

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vegan Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c cold water
  • 1 1/2 c unsweetened organic plant-based milk of your choice (we used Califia Farms Almond Milk Barista Blend, Unsweetened )
  • 8 oz pumpkin (fresh is best but organic canned pumpkin is an excellent alternative!)
  • 8 oz organic steel cut oats
  • 1/4 c organic pure maple syrup (we used Thrive Market Organic Maple Syrup, Grade A)
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Optional Toppings

  • 1/4 c toasted organic pecans, halved
  • 1/4 c pure organic maple syrup (we used Thrive Market Organic Maple Syrup, Grade A)
  • 1/4 c organic plant-based milk (we used Califia Farms Almond Milk Barista Blend, Unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray to coat. 

  2. Add all the ingredients and stir with a slotted spoon to combine. 

  3. Set the slow cooker to low heat and allow to cook for no more than 8 hours.

  4. Remove the lid to the slow cooker after approximately 8 hours, being careful of the steam. 

  5. Using a solid spoon, stir gently. 

  6. Using a ladle, scoop into medium-sized bowls.

  7. Top with your favorite toppings or the ones suggested above and enjoy for a quick, but seriously delicious breakfast! 

  8. Short on time? Scoop into a reusable, air-tight container (see our favorite below) layer with your favorite toppings, cover and take it to go!

Notes & More

Ingredients We Recommend 

  • If you're not into fresh pumpkin, this Organic Pumpkin from Thrive Market is our absolute favorite in this recipe! View here. 
  • We're biased when it comes to pure maple syrup, and we're delighted by this Grade A Organic Maple Syrup. Tastes so amazing!! View it here. 
  • When it comes to plant-based milks, we loved the flavor that this Califia Farms Almond Milk Barista Blend gave the oatmeal. If you haven't tried Barista Blend yet, now's the perfect time! View it here. 
  • This Organic Madagascar Vanilla Extract is simply the best, don't skimp on flavor, y'all! View it here. 

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This recipe for overnight pumpkin oatmeal tastes just like pumpkin pie! It's our favorite overnight pumpkin oats recipe and only takes minutes to prepare. Just combine in your crockpot and it's ready in the morning!

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