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Pumpkin Overnight Oats captures the feel of a delicious fall morning in a jar. In the hustle and bustle of doctor appointments, meetings, or workouts, eating a breakfast that is delicious and filling can be difficult. Pumpkin overnight oats provides a breakfast option that is fast, inexpensive, healthy, and portable!
Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned oats (rolled or regular)
½ cup milk (Almond, soy, or dairy all work just fine.)
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Directions
The night before combine all ingredients in a Mason jar or food storage container with a lid.
Let the ingredients soak in refrigerator overnight.
Enjoy in the morning!
Bonus: For extra fun, you can top your oats with a scoop of Greek yogurt or cranberries!
Recipe by Lipscomb University Senior Students in the Didactic Program in Dietetics.