You know that last stubborn spoonful of pumpkin purée clinging to the can? Don’t toss it. This easy overnight oats recipe turns those almost-empty leftovers into a yummy, pumpkin-spiced breakfast with barely any effort.
In just five minutes, you’ll transform what would’ve gone to waste into creamy, crave-worthy oats that’ll make your morning breakfast a little extra indulgent.
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Pumpkin Purée Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons Odds & Ends Pumpkin Purée — the dregs at the bottom of the can
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for thickness)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced banana or apple
- Crushed pecans or walnuts
- Extra drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Use a spoon to swirl the last bits of pumpkin purée into a jar.
- Pour in oats, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and a pinch of salt.
- Seal the jar, give it a good shake, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, open the jar and stir—thick, creamy, pumpkin-spiced oats are ready to eat! Top with fruit, nuts, or whatever’s left in your pantry.