PUMPKIN OVERNIGHT OATS

What would autumn be without a pumpkin-flavored breakfast? Enter, the 4Q Pumpkin Overnight Oats. Just as delicious, nutritious, and satisfying as our regular overnight oats, but with a twist to give it all the cozy fall vibes.

INGREDIENTS: serves one

• 1/4 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (or 1 tsp chia + 1 tsp hemp hearts + 1 tsp ground flaxseed)

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1/8 tsp nutmeg

• dash of allspice or cloves

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1/8 cup milk (either 2% or whole cow’s milk or unsweetened alt milk)

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 tbsp natural nut butter (cashew butter works really well here!)

• 1 serving fresh fruit

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix oats, chia seeds (or the chia/hemp/flax combo), cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, salt, milk, water, and pumpkin puree in a container and let it sit in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.

2. In the morning, top with nut butter and fruit.

4Q Journaling Guide: This counts as a completely balanced breakfast.