By Recipe Team on August 26, 2022
It's always pumpkin spice season! Get your favorite fall flavor plus plenty of protein with these easy overnight oats.
You know you love it—pumpkin spice! It's everywhere in autumn, but we have a recipe that will allow you to feed your obsession in a healthy way year-round: pumpkin spice overnight oats from the American Institute for Cancer Research.
This easy, grab-and-go breakfast is full of fiber, protein and cancer-fighting polyphenols. Whole grains like oats can improve your digestion, aid in weight control and lower your risk for colorectal cancer. Add Greek yogurt and ground flaxseed for a protein boost that keeps you satisfied all morning long.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any type of milk)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Stir all the ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Spoon the mixture into a Mason jar with a fitted lid.
- Refrigerate and store overnight.
- Eat cold or microwave for 1-2 minutes until it reaches your desired temperature.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Cook time: 0
Serves: 1
