Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Breakfast. I don't know about you, but during the week the last thing I want to do is cook breakfast.  I'll take the extra 15 minutes of sleep any day!  However, having something to eat to start may day off right (especially since I tend to have LOOONG mornings and a late lunch) is crucial.  

Enter overnight oats. I've played with several combinations when it comes to oats, but right now, I'm pumpkin obsessed, and this is my favorite!  I love it because not only is it packed with protein and healthy energy-filled carbs, but it's got 11 grams of fiber as well!  Bam!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Pumpkin
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash pumpkin pie spice (optional)
2 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

1. Place all ingredients in a half pint (1 cup) jar (or cleaned out peanut butter jar).
2. Stir.
3. Return lid to jar and refrigerate overnight (at least 5 hours), or as long as 2-3 days.  Eat chilled.

NOTES:

FYI- "breakfast food" isn't just for breakfast. Just because I mentioned breakfast doesn't mean that's the only time you can eat these oats. At about 250 calories, they're great for a snack or small meal anytime! 

Also, yes, my recipe calls for 2 tsp of cinnamon. I love cinnamon (and it's got lots of awesome health benefits as well), but if you want to change your spice ratios up, go ahead!  Use less cinnamon, skip it and just stick with pumpkin pie spice, or use a pinch of allspice.  Your choice!  That's the awesome thing about spices, they're a totally guilt-free way to change the flavor of just about anything to suit your tastes!

Oh, and one last thing. Don't judge my awesome peanut butter jars.  Maybe one day when my blog is super famous I'll buy some fancy jars, backdrops, and hire a food artist to make my food look as awesome as it tastes. Until then, just take my word for it. 

Have you tried this recipe? I would LOVE to know what you think! Comment below with your thoughts and modifications for everyone living the FRICKin Good Life!

*************************UPDATE!!!*************************

For a variation, try subbing out the almond milk for water and adding in 1/2 scoop high-quality chocolate protein powder.  Um, yum.