Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Overnight oats that taste like a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake! Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice give these pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats that cozy fall flavor we love while almond milk makes them nice and creamy.

Here’s an overnight oats recipe I’ve been looking forward to all year long. Pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats.

This overnight oats combo is one of my absolute favourites! This thick and creamy pumpkin spice overnight oats recipe with chia seeds and pumpkin spice makes the perfect cozy fall breakfast!

These healthy pumpkin spice overnight oats are protein-packed thanks to the addition of protein powder and greek yogurt, and naturally sweetened with just a hint of pure maple syrup.

Top with whatever your little heart desires, I like pepitas and chopped pecans. You could easily add coconut flakes, brown sugar, even almond butter if you wanted!

For more fall breakfast ideas, make sure to check out my Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal and my Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal. 

As soon as the air starts getting a little more crisp and the leaves start changing color, pumpkin spice is immediately on my mind. Fall recipes just make a person feel warm and cozy, don’t you think?

I have to argue though the occasional Fall season is still too hot for soup and hot oatmeal. On those days where you’re still wearing shorts and a T-shirt, I still end up craving cold overnight oats.

The best part of overnight oats is how you can easily increase the amount of protein. Just add a scoop of protein powder and you’ve got an extra 30 grams of protein for the day.

These are seriously the perfect way to star your day and get in some extra protein. Out of all the healthy recipes I make, I have to say that overnight oats are definitely at the top of my list!

As soon as the air starts getting a little more crisp and the leaves start changing color, pumpkin spice is immediately on my mind. Fall recipes just make a person feel warm and cozy, don’t you think?

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTION: 

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make these pumpkin pie overnight oats (the exact measurements, nutrition information and the printable recipe card are all below):

• Certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats or quick oats – It’s not required to use gluten free for the recipe to work, but you can if you want to lower gluten content. Do not use steel-cut oats for this recipe.
• Chia Seeds – They help thicken the overnight oats by absorbing some of the liquid that might be seeping from the almond milk. Chia overnight oats are the best kind of overnight oats and add lots of healthy fats to the recipe!
• Whey Protein powder – My favourite type of protein powder is PEScience vanilla protein powder and you can use code BAILEY at checkout for a special deal on all their products! They have really good vegan protein powder and chocolate protein powder.
• just a hint of pure maple syrup for sweetness
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk as it has a very neutral flavour in these making them almond milk overnight oats, but any non-dairy milk will work here. Cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, hemp milk or soy can be used and regular cow’s milk will do the job as well if you would prefer to use that.
• Pumpkin puree – if using store-bought, make sure you pick up canned pumpkin with pumpkin listed as the only ingredient and not pumpkin pie filling. The pumpkin pie mix has loads of added sugar!
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Vanilla extract – only a half of a teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Pure maple syrup – any type of natural sweeteners or sugar free sweeteners work. You only need a little maple syrup anyways.
• For the frosting, we mix melted white chocolate chips with Greek yogurt and cream cheese (can use dairy-free cream cheese). You can use a dairy-free brand if you want
• Optional add ins – cottage cheese for another great source of protein, or other fresh fruit to top the oats with. Pure maple syrup, nut butter, chocolate chips, hemp seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin granola, coconut yogurt, etc.

HOW TO MAKE THIS OVERNIGHT OATMEAL RECIPE

1. Add all oat ingredients to a bowl or jar. Stir well and refrigerate while you get ganache topping ready.
2. Microwave white chocolate in 30 second intervals. Mix in with greek yogurt and cream cheese. I used a wire whisk to get rid of lumps.
3. Remove oats from refrigerator and pour ganache overtop. Put back in fridge for 4 hours minimum, or overnight to set.
4. In the morning top with pumpkin seeds and chopped pecan pieces. Grab and go!

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS HEALTHY?

Overnight oats have become the hot new trend across the world due to their high fibre and nutritional content, even more so than its cooked counterpart.

When soaked overnight, the starch present in the oats is naturally broken down and more nutrients are absorbed by the oats through the period of soaking, the acid present in the oats also breaks down overnight and this results in better digestion. Overnight oats offer a range of health benefits, due to their rich fibre and protein content. 

CAN I USE QUICK OATS FOR OVERNIGHT OATS?

Yes, quick oats are rolled oats are best for protein powder overnight oats. Do not use steel cut oats for any high protein overnight oats recipe. 

CAN YOU FREEZE OVERNIGHT OATS?

Absolutely! However, I would try to eat them up within 3 months to get the best possible flavour.

Store them in a freezer-safe airtight container. I prefer a glass jar or container with a lid.

Plastic containers absorb smells of past food storage, and you might get some funky-tasting oatmeal if you used the container to store, say, a curry in past times. Plastic bags would be fine.

I suggest freezing the in individual portions to be ready to go when you are.

BENEFITS OF OVERNIGHT OATS VS COOKED

The benefits of overnight oats are different when they are cooked vs when they are soaked. When you soak oats overnight, the process is much slower and longer than actually cooking them.

Soaking them helps the starches break down and will end up reducing the natural phytic acid. This may help your body utilize the oats nutrients more efficiently than if they were cooked.

CAN YOU WARM UP OVERNIGHT OATS?

Overnight oats are typically served chilled, however if you prefer your protein oatmeal warm, then you can warm them up.

Either remove the greek yogurt ganache the next morning and heat the oats up in the microwave, or you can warm them over the stove.

Oats with blueberries are absolutely delicious warm or cold!

CAN YOU MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS WITH WATER?

Yes, you can absolutely substitute water for almond milk or plant milks! This breakfast recipe may not end up being as creamy, but it will still work just fine.

WHAT IS THE BEST CONTAINER FOR OVERNIGHT OATS?

There are lots of different options for protein overnight oats. 

1. Large mason jar – this option is very handy when prepping the overnight protein oats. 
2. Tupperware or meal prep containers – this option is great when you are prepping a bunch of protein powder overnight oats ahead of time. During the busy mornings you can just grab and go!
3. A bowl – this is more so for the stay at home mom who may want to reheat your high protein overnight oats recipe in the morning!

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN THESE CREAMY OVERNIGHT OATS? 

With the frosting, this recipe adds up to 475 calories! If you want to cut down on calories, leave out the frosting.

That way your serving of pumpkin oatmeal will have 230 calories!

I have to argue though the occasional Fall season is still too hot for soup and hot oatmeal. On those days where you’re still wearing shorts and a T-shirt, I still end up craving cold overnight oats.

The best part of overnight oats is how you can easily increase the amount of protein. Just add a scoop of protein powder and you’ve got an extra 30 grams of protein for the day.

These are seriously the perfect way to star your day and get in some extra protein. Out of all the healthy recipes I make, I have to say that pumpkin overnight oats are definitely at the top of my list!

My Best Protein Overnight Oats Recipes:

• • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
  • Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
  • Gluten Free Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats
  • Biscoff Overnight Oats

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