Batch Pumpkin Spice Protein Overnight Oats
A cozy, meal-prep breakfast infused with pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon, and vanilla protein. Prepped in minutes for four servings of continuous energy and gut-healthy fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
250 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Take a large mixing bowl or container…
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Take a large mixing bowl or container…
Take a large mixing bowl or container and add 2 cups rolled oats, 4 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp ground flax seed, 2 oz vanilla protein powder, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly…
Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Add 1 cup pumpkin puree
Add 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup Oikos Triple Zero vanilla yogurt, 4 tsp maple syrup, and 2 cups unsweetened almond milk to the bowl.
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Stir thoroughly with a spatula or whisk…
Stir thoroughly with a spatula or whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until no protein powder clumps remain and the mixture is uniform.
Look for: no protein powder clumps remain and the mixture is uniform
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Divide the mixture evenly into 4 individual…
Divide the mixture evenly into 4 individual jars or airtight glass containers (about 1 cup per container).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least…
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken fully.
Allow: 4 hours
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Serve chilled directly from the fridge
Serve chilled directly from the fridge, storing remaining portions refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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