Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats

Everything you love about your favorite Fall morning latte is in these Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats!  This is an easy recipe for creamy vegan and gluten free overnight oats made with pumpkin puree, Fall spices, and topped with a spiced Latte coffee whipped cream.  

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats

I always see controversy around the trendy pumpkin spice latte.  Some people don’t like it, other’s like it but it arrives on scene way too early, and then there are those who drink it all year round.  Funny thing is I always see some of those nay-sayers with a PSL in their hand at some point in the season!

For me, breakfast shouldn’t be controversial.  Which is why I took the popularity of the beloved morning drink and transformed it into these Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats.   This pumpkin spice latte comes with some added features though:

• Gluten Free – The oats and oat milk in these overnight oats are gluten free.    
• Vegan – Maple syrup, oat milk, and canned coconut milk keep these overnight oats vegan.
• Pumpkin Puree – Pumpkin spice overnight oats should include actual pumpkin!  Pure pumpkin puree plus pumpkin pie spices make these oats even tastier than the trendy morning coffee.
• Canned Coconut Milk – The coconut solids from a can of coconut milk make these overnight oats extra creamy!
• Coffee Whipped Cream – The remainder of the coconut cream is used to make the whipped cream topping.  Which happens to be flavored with instant coffee granules to bring the latte flavor to these overnight oats.

What Kind Of Oats Should I Use For Overnight Oats

I recommend rolled oats, which can also be referred to as ‘old-fashioned’ oats.  This is because they have a consistent texture and size when compared to other types of breakfast oats.

• Instant oats vs. Rolled oats – Rolled oats are larger than instant (quick oats), so they retain their texture when soaked overnight.  Instant oats are great when they come in the little packets that already have the seasoning in them!
• Steel cut oats vs. Rolled oats – Rolled oats are not as firm ad chewy as steel cut oats.  Steel cut oats are great when they are cooked and you want a thick porridge-like breakfast. 

What You Need To Make Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• Gluten Free Rolled Oats – You can find gluten free oats in the grocery, health food stores, or Amazon.  I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Rolled Oats.  Oats are naturally gluten free, however some may be processed in facilities where gluten products are also processed.  Oats labeled gluten free ensure there is no cross-contamination with gluten products.
• Pumpkin Puree – We use a can of pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.  You will have leftovers and there are a few Pumpkin Recipes on the blog that you can make with the extra!
• Canned Coconut Milk – I like to use the coconut solids from a can of coconut milk to make the overnight oats extra creamy.  You can also substitute your favorite yogurt.
• Pure Maple Syrup – We use pure maple syrup for the warm, buttery flavor.   And also because the overnight oats are vegan.  You can also substitute any sweetener of choice.
• Oat Milk – Oat milk adds to the oat flavor!  Or use any milk you prefer.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – For all of the flavors you love in your pumpkin spice latte!
• Ground Cinnamon – The cinnamon is optional to sprinkle on top of the oats before serving.
• Instant Coffee Granules – This is important because we want coffee granules and not coffee grounds.  Coffee granules have already been brewed into coffee, then dehydrated.  This makes them more palatable as they nearly dissolve when added to the whipped cream.
• Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Powder – I like to use vanilla powder in no-bake recipes because it doesn’t have the alcohol flavor you find in vanilla extract.  However, vanilla extract works just as well.

Baking Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Serving Glasses or Bowls

Tips For Making Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats

• Use rolled oats – Rolled oats will retain their soft texture and size when soaked overnight.  Additionally, if you need to make sure the oats are in fact gluten free, select a brand that has that on the label.
• Try oat milk! – I use oat milk well, because these are overnight oats and it just seems fitting!  In all seriousness, oat milk is creamy and has a light, sweet taste – and yes, the brand I linked is gluten free.  Though any milk you prefer will work.
• Use pure pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling – Pumpkin pie filling already has sugars and spices in it.  We don’t want that because we are adding our own spices and sweetener.
• Canned coconut milk OR yogurt – The coconut solids from a can of unsweetened coconut milk gives the oats a thick and creamy consistency.  And they are neutral in flavor, whereas yogurt will add tang.  
• Any sweetener will work – I like using maple syrup for its warm and buttery flavor.  However, any sweetener you prefer will work.
• Refrigerate the oats overnight – Seems obvious, but you do want to give the oats some time to develop flavor, and soften into a thick and creamy breakfast.  
• Warm or cold oats – If you prefer to eat your oats warm, you can certainly warm them in the microwave the next day.
• Use instant coffee granules – Instant coffee granules are actually brewed coffee that has been dehydrated into little pieces.  This makes them much tastier when adding them to the whipped cream.  As opposed to coffee grounds, which would be just like chewing on unbrewed coffee from the bag.
• Double or triple the recipe – If you want to make a larger batch of overnight oats, this recipe is easily doubled.  Otherwise, as written this recipe serves two.

Common Questions For Making Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats

More Pumpkin Flavored Recipes That Are Delicious For Breakfast

• Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
• Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
• Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts