Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

I wanted pumpkin pie for breakfast, so I made that happen. This fantastic recipe gives you the best of both worlds; nutrition and flavor. Steel cut oats have a crazy amount of health benefits, like diabetes prevention and lowering the risks of heart disease. They are also high in iron, protein, and fiber. The high amount of fiber keeps you fuller longer, which aids in weight loss and proper weight management. Pair these benefits with the taste of pumpkin pie and you're ready to take on your day.

               

For your oats, bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil with a dash of salt. Now, lower the heat to med-low and stir in your steel cut oats, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes. Once most of the water has been absorbed, mix in your pumpkin puree. Turn off the heat and stir in your cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and stevia until everything is well blended. All you need to do now is transfer your mixture to a mason jar, tightly close the lid, and leave out on the counter overnight. If you don't have jar with a lid, you can simply cover your pot and leave it out on the counter overnight. Okay, time to forget about it and go to sleep...

                

Good morning! Hungry? Perfect. You have some awesome oats waiting for you downstairs. Just microwave your oats for about 30 seconds to warm up. You can now add in any last minute ingredients of your choosing, like almond milk, chopped pecans, or light maple syrup. If you used a mason jar, this becomes the perfect on-the-go breakfast for hectic mornings (but they're also just really cute to eat out of whenever, wherever). This is a great recipe to make in batches and keep in the fridge for a week's worth of breakfast. Just grab a spoon and enjoy!

Makes 1 Serving

Recipe:

3/4 Cup Water

Dash of Salt

1/4 Cup Raw Steel Cut Oats

1/4 Cup Pumpkin Puree

1 Packet of Stevia (or sweetener of choice)

1/8 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/8 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Optional Morning Add-Ins: Milk of Choice, Chopped Pecans, Light Maple Syrup