Pumpkin & Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Sometimes the easiest recipes are the ones your body appreciates most during your period. These pumpkin & cinnamon overnight oats are creamy, spiced, and naturally supportive of hormone balance thanks to pumpkin, chia, and warming cinnamon. They take just minutes to prep and are ready when you need a quick, comforting lunch or dinner that eases bloating, supports digestion, and helps you feel more at ease through your cycle.
Recipe Quick Stats
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, pumpkin puree, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Stir well until ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 6–8 hours.
- In the morning (or at mealtime), stir again and add toppings like nuts, seeds, or fruit.
- Enjoy chilled or gently warmed.
Why This Recipe Support Your Cycle Naturally
- Pumpkin offers fiber and beta-carotene to support digestion and hormone balance.
- Cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar, easing PMS cravings and mood swings.
- Chia seeds add omega-3s, which may reduce cramping and inflammation.
- Together, this makes a hormone-supportive, comforting option for cycle wellness.