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Kick off your morning with this easy-to-make and delicious overnight oats that taste like pecan pie! Warming fall spices, creamy pecan butter, and real maple syrup, creates a dreamy base that combines whole grain oats and flaxseeds for a quick and nourishing breakfast. Plus, this Pecan Pie Overnight Oats recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free!

A small white bowl filled with pecan pie oatmeal topped with pecan butter, toasted pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a spoonful of pecan butter. Sitting on white marble counter, with a spoon in it.

Overnight oats is the perfect go-to breakfasts, because they’re simple, nourishing, filling, and the best part is that they’re ready to eat in the morning! Overnight oats are also incredibly versatile. And when you don’t have a fresh pecan pie lying around, these pie-flavored oats are a delicious and nourishing way to get a taste of those flavors!

Why you’ll love this recipe

Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
This breakfast tastes like pecan pie, but in an overnight oatmeal form. It’s spiced with cinnamon, sweetened with real maple syrup, and loaded with creamy pecan butter, so it tastes like a treat.
It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Key Ingredients

Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
Pecan Butter: Pecan butter is a must for this pecan oatmeal recipe! But almond butter will work as well!
Maple Syrup: To sweeten up your pecan pie oats. I recommend real maple syrup.
Cinnamon: To spice up and infuse this oats recipe with those warming pie flavors
Non-dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work. I personally used unsweetened almond milk in this recipe.
Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, rich in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

1/2 cup of rolled oats, cinnamon and flaxseeds in a glass bowl, pecan butter in a glass bowl, and almond milk in a glass bowl, all sitting on a white marble counter.

How to make overnight oats

Overnight oats are probably the easiest and fastest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is few easy steps to prepare this Pecan Pie Overnight Oats. What is more, is that it’s way easier to make compared to a homemade pecan pie.

To begin, in a medium sized bowl, add the non-dairy milk, cinnamon, pecan butter, maple syrup, and flaxseeds. Mix well until you achieve pecan butter milk.
Mix the oats and pecan milk together in the mixing bowl.
Cover or transfer to a jar and place in fridge overnight.
The next morning, top with toasted pecans, a spoonful of pecan butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

A glass mixing bowl comprised of non-dairy milk, rolled oats, maple syrup, and pecan butter, mixed together on a white marble counter.

Tips for making this overnight oats recipe perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

Use rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.
Be sure to mix all the dry and wet ingredients together before adding the rolled oats.
You can use any kind of nut butter, such as almond butter, creamy peanut butter, hazelnut butter, or whatever nut or seed butter that you have on hand.

Overnight Oats Toppings

Although toppings are optional, they’re a great way to add texture, more nutrients, and flavors to the oats. Some chopped up toasted pecans are absolutely amazing here – they add some crunch and perfectly complement the sweet potato flavor! A sprinkle of cinnamon will give the oats an extra spice. I also like to add a spoonful of pecan butter for some extra creaminess. And if you want to make these indulgent, drizzle on a bit of maple syrup!

Nut butter: pecan butter, almond butter, cashew butter, creamy peanut butter, SunButter, etc.
Toasted Nuts: pecans, almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, etc.
Dark chocolate, dark chocolate chips, or cacao nibs
Maple syrup
Sliced banana
Fresh berries: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries.
Shredded coconut or coconut flakes

Substitutions

If you don’t have flaxseeds you can use chia seeds or completely omit.
Pecan butter can be substituted with your favorite nut or seeds butter.
Use any of your favorite non-dairy milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can certainly use cashew or coconut milk.
You can top your pecan pie overnight oats with whatever you want.

Overnight Oats FAQs

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS HEALTHY?

Overnight oats are a great breakfast option! They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of pecan butter and flaxseeds in this recipe also provide some extra nutrients, healthy fats, and essential minerals for you.

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

Typically, overnight oats last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, since the oats will become softer in texture.

DO YOU EAT THEM HOT OR COLD?

However you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

A short glass jar, filled with pecan pie overnight oats, sitting on a white marble counter, with a lid in the background.

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