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Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats are a great way to start your morning with protein and fiber. Packed with hearty oats, protein-packed cottage cheese, honey and pumpkin flavors, these pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats will become your new favorite on-the-go breakfast.

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If you’re someone who loves breakfast or just forgets to eat your morning meal, we’ve made it easy for you. These pumpkin pie protein overnight oats are for you! A hands-off approach to a nourishing, on-the-go breakfast.

Personally, I go through phases of overnight oats and baked oatmeal. On a cool morning, I really do love eating a fall overnight oats flavor, like overnight oats with pumpkin puree in my favorite little overnight oat jars.

These apple cottage cheese overnight oats are also very good.

It all comes down to whether you’re an apple person or pumpkin person. Because if you’re a pumpkin person, pumpkin chia overnight oats will check all of your boxes.

If you happen to be team “both apple and pumpkin,” make a note to make these apple pumpkin baked oats next time.

Plus – you can customize the toppings to your liking. Crunchy nuts or pumpkin seeds, extra pumpkin pie spice, or a drizzle of nut butter.

There’s no wrong way to enjoy protein pumpkin overnight oats.

Why You’ll Love Our Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats

• Filling – Most of us struggle with protein in the morning or protein at breakfast, which can set the stage for the rest of the day. These pumpkin cottage cheese oats can help you get nearly 22 grams of protein without protein powder. Of course, you can always add that, too, to increase the number. Another favorite high protein oat recipe is this savory breakfast oatmeal.
• Flavorful – Why make yourself eat a high-protein breakfast if it doesn’t taste good? These pumpkin puree overnight oats do taste like pumpkin pie, with the pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree.
• Set and forget – These pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats take 2 minutes to mix the ingredients, then let it set in the fridge for 3+ hours, or overnight. It’s ready for you the next morning! Grab them straight from the fridge for a quick breakfast on busy mornings—or even enjoy them as a post-workout snack.
• Nutritious – As a Registered Dietitian, of course, I have to comment on the nutrition. Overnight oats with pumpkin puree are a great way to get in immune-focused nutrients, like Vitamins A and C. Plus, thanks to the oats, pumpkin puree and chia seeds, we’re also getting a large amount of fiber (9 grams) to help with gut health!

What You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make your new favorite pumpkin protein oatmeal.

• oats – Use certified gluten-free if you need them to be GF.
• cottage cheese – I used low-fat.
• pumpkin pie spice
• pumpkin puree – This magical ingredient is a no-sugar-added way to offer pumpkin flavor and tons of nutrients and fiber.
• cinnamon
• chia seeds
• hemp seeds
• milk – I’m a cow’s milk girl (extra protein!) but soy milk, unflavored vanilla almond milk or creamy oat milk would also work here. Use your favorite option (protein content may change).
• honey
• overnight oat jars

Optional additions – Top with vanilla yogurt, add in your favorite protein powder, top with berries, etc.

How to Make This Pumpkin Overnight Oats Recipe

Mix all of your ingredients in a large tupperware or bowl, and then transfer to two smaller mason jars.

Make sure to give them a good stir to ensure everything is distributed equally.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips that I’ve tried and recommend for the best outcome.

• Cottage cheese vs. yogurt– You can use yogurt in this pumpkin pie overnight oats recipe. It will come out a little smoother, but lower in protein. Do whatever works best for your family!
• Add more protein – If adding a protein powder, I love a good vanilla protein powder to sweeten things up.
• Pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats – For the best pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats flavor, use 2 tbsp of honey and top with a dollop of vanilla yogurt.
• Make in advance – This is such an easy meal prep breakfast for busy weeks ahead, so double the recipe to have more available. These overnight oat jars are the perfect way to store them!
• Storage– Store your pumpkin protein overnight oats in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Servings 2 servings

Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats are a great way to start your morning with protein and fiber. Packed with hearty oats, protein-packed cottage cheese, honey and pumpkin flavors, these pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats will become your new favorite on-the-go breakfast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Sitting Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 1 cup oats
• 1 T chia seeds
• 2 T hemp seeds
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup milk or more/less as needed
• 1-2 tsp honey, as desired for sweetness

Instructions 

1. Mix all ingredients in a mason jar or Tupperware and give it a stir. Transfer to two smaller mason jars if desired.
2. Let it sit overnight or at least 3-4 hours in the fridge.
3. Enjoy (any time of year)!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9981IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 5mg

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