High-protein pumpkin spice overnight oats — healthy fall breakfast recipe for women over 60

High-Protein Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

October 04, 20252 min read

A Taste of Home 🍂

Even though I now live in the tropics, pumpkin spice still has my heart. 🥹 There’s just something about that warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that instantly takes me back home. It’s comforting, cozy, and feels like fall in a bowl — no matter where you are in the world. This pumpkin spice overnight oats variation has quickly become my favorite way to start the day.

I created this Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats recipe designed with women over 60 in mind

Here’s why you’ll love it:

✨ 23g of protein to support strong muscles

✨ 12g of fiber for digestion and heart health

✨ Healthy fats for brain and joint support

✨ Pumpkin + spices for antioxidants and fall flavor

It’s an easy, make-ahead breakfast that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied all morning.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats (27 g)

  • 1 Tbsp collagen peptides (6 g)

  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds (12 g)

  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (7 g)

  • ½ cup cashew milk (120 ml, homemade or store-bought)

  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (80 g)

  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup (20 g)

  • ⅓ cup pumpkin purée (75 g)

  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Toppings

  • 1 Tbsp chopped pecans

  • 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a jar or container, mix together the oats, collagen peptides, chia seeds, flaxseed, cashew milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin spice.

  2. Stir well until fully combined.

  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

  4. In the morning, stir and top with chopped pecans and walnuts before enjoying.

Nutrition Breakdown (entire recipe, with topping)

Calories: 490 kcal

Protein: 23 g

Fat: 25 g

Carbs: 47 g

Fiber: 12 g

Sugar: 15 g (includes natural + maple syrup)

Why This Works for Women Over 60

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Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Ruth-Anne Lindsey is a certified Exercise Physiologist with over 20 years of experience helping women over 60 build strength, improve balance, and mobility. Through her Seniors Fitness Hub programs, she empowers women to age powerfully and step boldly into life with confidence.

Ruth-Anne Lindsey

Ruth-Anne Lindsey is a certified Exercise Physiologist with over 20 years of experience helping women over 60 build strength, improve balance, and mobility. Through her Seniors Fitness Hub programs, she empowers women to age powerfully and step boldly into life with confidence.

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