HEALTHY & DELICIOUS PUMPKIN SPICE OVERNIGHT OATS

Contributed from Jill Conyers

Packed with nutrients and flavor, Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats are an awesome way to start the day. A delicious fall celebration for breakfast that’s super convenient because it’s made the night before. When it’s time to eat, simply stir, add the toppings and enjoy!

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash nutmeg
• dash cloves
• dash ginger
• 1/4 cup pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (I used Healthy Skoop Daily Plant Based Protein)
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the milk, oats, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and pumpkin in a bowl or jar and mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. To serve, stir in the protein, and top with walnuts, yogurt and a dash of cinnamon.
4. Serve cold or warm (if serving warm add the toppings after the oats have been warmed in the microwave).

Are you craving pumpkin spice now?