Easy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats for Success and Prosperity

What says Autumn more than tasty pumpkin spice everything? It’s most definitely an autumn staple that can be added to so much, including these delicious pumpkin spice overnight oats for an easy, healthy and tasty breakfast.

Autumn is an absolute magical time of year and incorporating its unique flavours into your meals is an excellent way to embrace the season in your day to day life.

Plus, for the kitchen witch in you, these oats are packed with properties for success and prosperity. 

Let’s begin with a little health overview, because these oats are packed with essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energetic and satisfied all morning long.

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats: Health Benefits

Rolled Oats (the extra thick variety are particularly good)

• Rich in anti-oxidants
• Contains B Vitamins
• Source of Manganese, Phosphorous, and Magnesium
• Great source of Fibre
• Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
• Helps control blood sugar
• Good vegan source of protein

Pumpkin Puree (canned or freshly made if you are ambitious)

• Excellent source of Vitamin A
• Source of many essential minerals such as Potassium
• Great fibre content
• High in anti-oxidants
• Helps boost immune system
• Low calorie
• Benefits heart health
• Great for skin health

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

• Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
• Anti-inflammatory
• Lowers blood sugar
• Heart healthy
• Has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties

Flaxseed (ground)

• Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Good protein content
• Excellent source of Fibre
• Anti-oxidant properties
• Keeps you satiated

Oat Milk (you may substitute this with any milk of your choice)

While not the same as eating a bowl of oatmeal it still contains some good stuff!

• Fibre
• Calcium
• Little bit of protein
• Low fat

Some brands will fortify with extra vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, and B’s. It is best though to get a brand with the fewest ingredients. My favourites are ISOLA BIO, ELMHURST, and CHOBANI. 

Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder

• Many of us require a little bit of a protein boost into our days.
• I use Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder. It’s delicious, vegan, and with no unpronounceable additives.
• A lot of protein powders unfortunately have many additives. Be sure to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
• Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless, so you don’t even notice it’s there lol.

Overnight Oats Notes

1. Don’t omit the ground flaxseed as it helps to absorb the liquid and thicken your oats.
2. You may add a little more or less liquid to go with your preference of desired consistency. I sometimes like to add a little coconut kefir just before eating to add a bit of a creamy texture.
3. Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely and add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.
4. Overnight oats are super versatile! You can switch up the milks, flavour options and toppings easily, so experiment and have fun.
5. Many people say to consume your oats within a day of making them but I prepare mine in advance for 3 -4 days at a time and on the third and fourth day they are still delicious.
6. Overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed up. They choice is yours! I generally eat mine straight out of the fridge. It really doesn’t get any easier to grab a quick breakfast.