Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats Recipe
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, making it a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. It’s easy to prepare, nutritious, and customizable with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk and optional toppings like graham crackers and maple drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 to 8 hours (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
Cheesecake Layer
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
Optional Toppings
- Crushed graham crackers
- Cinnamon
- Maple syrup drizzle
Instructions
- Combine Oat Mixture: In a jar, mix the rolled oats, milk, pumpkin purée, chia seeds, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup or honey until well combined.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Greek yogurt or cream cheese with milk and maple syrup or honey until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Ingredients: In the serving jar, alternate layers of the oat mixture and the cheesecake layer to create a visually appealing layered effect.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar and place it in the refrigerator to let the oats soak and flavors meld overnight, ideally for at least 6-8 hours.
- Stir and Adjust Consistency: Before serving, stir the oats to combine layers and add more milk if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Garnish with optional crushed graham crackers, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor and enjoy your pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats.
Notes
- Use non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk to make this recipe vegan.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup or honey.
- Chilling overnight improves texture but oats can be eaten after 4 hours if short on time.
- Optional toppings add texture and enhance flavor but can be omitted for a simpler dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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