Sweet Potato Pie Overnight Oats – Easy, creamy, and healthy breakfast with all the warm, spiced flavors of sweet potato pie. This no-cook breakfast dish is the perfect way to kick off your day during the fall season!

What is sweet potato pie overnight oats?

Overnight oats are one of the easy and healthy breakfast recipes made with staple ingredients. It is a no-cook breakfast dish that can be flavored with various fruits and spices. Sweet potato pie overnight oats is a unique variation of classic overnight oats. it is inspired by the flavors of sweet potato pie. It is made by combining old-fashioned oats with milk, sweet potato puree, vanilla, sweetener and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. It is then chilled overnight, letting the oats to soften.

After chilling in the refrigerator, it turns into a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that feels like dessert and is ready to enjoy in the morning as breakfast.

Ingredients & Substitutions:

Sweet Potato Puree – It is packed with nutrients and flavor. You can use homemade or canned sweet potato puree in this recipe. It can be substituted with pumpkin puree.

Oats – Use a high-quality rolled oats or old-fashioned oats for the best texture. You can also swap them with quick oats or instant oats but the final oatmeal will have a softer texture. I haven’t tried this recipe with steel cut oats yet.

Milk – Regular milk or plant-based milk such as oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk can be used.

Chia Seeds – It adds protein and makes it filling. Use black or white chia seeds. You can skip it if you want.

Spices – I have used cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger for the warm and cozy flavors of sweet potato pie. You can use any of your favorite spices.

Honey – Adds sweetness to the oatmeal. It can be replaced with maple syrup or any other sweetener.

Vanilla – It enhances the flavor.

Pecans – Use raw or toasted pecans. They can be substituted with walnuts. It is totally optional.

Serving suggestions:

Add a dollop of regular yogurt or greek yogurt on top of the oatmeal and top it with chopped pecans and serve it as breakfast. If you want to serve it as a dessert, top it with some whipped cream before serving.

It can be served cold or warm depending on your preference. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top before serving.

Add some sliced bananas, chopped apples or a handful of berries on top to make it wholesome.

A sprinkle of granola can also be added for crunch and texture.

Storage suggestions:

It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be stored in the freezer for longer period of time.

Variations:

Swap sweet potato puree with pumpkin puree and use pumpkin pie spice for a fall-inspired twist.

Add some unsweetened cocoa powder or melted chocolate for a delicious, chocolatey variation. You could also top it with chocolate chips or grated chocolate bar for extra indulgence.

Add a spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter for a nutty flavor.

Tips & Notes:

Use fresh and high quality ingredients for the best results.

For the best flavor, use store-bought or homemade sweet potato puree. If you want to make it at home, roast, steam or boil them until soft, then blend them to a smooth puree.

Let the oats soak for at least 4 hours to make sure they are soft and fully absorbed in the liquid.

Use ¾ cup of milk if you want a thicker consistency.

Add more or less maple syrup or honey according to your taste. Start with small amount and add more if needed.

For extra creaminess, add greek yogurt or coconut yogurt to the mixture.

Feel free to experiment with different toppings. You can try chopped pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, a drizzle of maple syrup, melted chocolate or even a dollop of whipped cream for a indulgent breakfast.

Step by step instructions:

In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, a pinch of salt and chia seeds.

Mix everything.

Add sweet potato puree, vanilla extract, honey/maple syrup and milk to the dry ingredients.

Mix everything until well combined without any lumps. Adjust the sweetness at this stage. Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight or at least for 4 hours.

When it is thick and set, remove it from the fridge and give it a mix.

Transfer it to serving bowls and top it with yogurt, whipped cream, or any of your favorite toppings. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top and serve!

Sweet Potato Pie Overnight Oats