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Pumpkin Flax Overnight Oats Recipe

Pumpkin Flax Overnight Oats Recipe

A simple and tasty pumpkin recipe that does most of the work while you sleep! Pumpkin is full of vitamin A, C and E, potassium and fiber, while oats are a great heart healthy addition to a well rounded diet. This breakfast option has less than 300 calories, is packed with 7 grams of fiber to help you stay full until lunch and takes only five minutes to prep.

Pumpkin Flax Overnight Oats

Prep Time: 5 minutes I Cook Time: Overnight I Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup 1% milk
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. pepitas, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, mix the oats, milk, pumpkin puree, spices and flaxseeds together until well combined.

2. Separate into two jars or small bowls, cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. In the morning, top each jar/bowl with 1 Tbsp. pepitas.

4. Enjoy! Optional toppings: banana slices, assorted berries, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, mini chocolate chips, nut butter

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

295 Calories I 12g Fat I 37mg Sodium I 7g Fiber I 12g Protein

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Dawn Davoli

Dawn Davoli, Registered Dietitian is a frequent presenter at the Excela Health Mall Walkers program and also provides education through public speaking engagements and the school-based program “Healthy Habits”.