Halloween Overnight Oats
These Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats complete with friendly frozen yogurt ghosts are the perfect make-a-head family Halloween morning breakfast.
Equipment
- Large spoon
- Clingfilm
- Baking tray + baking paper
Ingredients
FOR THE PUMPKIN SPICE OVERNIGHT OATS
- 200 g rolled oats regular or jumbo
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon see notes if you want to use Pumpkin Spice Mix instead
- Large pinch ground ginger
- Large pinch nutmeg
- Small pinch ground cloves optional
- 120 g pumpkin puree from a can or see notes for making own pumpkin purée
- 150 g Greek yogurt, go for a 500g / 32oz (US) pot, you’ll need more for the ghosts
- 350 ml milk of choice
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
FOR THE FROZEN YOGURT GHOSTS
- Greek yogurt
- Edible sugar eyes
Instructions
For the Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Cover or transfer to an airtight container or jars if you like. Chill overnight. Can be kept for up to 5 days in fridge (day of make + 4). Just stir well before you serve.
For the Frozen Yogurt Ghosts
- Line the largest baking tray you have that will fit in the freezer. Then, using a teaspoon, add small spoonfuls of yogurt to the baking tray and shape like a ghost with the back of the spoon (see video in blog post above for help). Then add on two edible sugar eyes. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Notes
Instead of adding these individual spices you can add 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice Mix.
To make your own Pumpkin Purée:
Preheat the oven to 180°c/160° fan/350ºf/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray/sheet with baking paper. Slice a cooking pumpkin in half lengthways. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and strings. Place the halves, flesh side down on the baking tray and brush with the oil. Use a fork to pierce the skin a few times. Roast for 50 minutes, or until soft. Set aside until it is cool enough to handle - about 10-15 minutes. If the flesh is coming away from the skin, you can use a large serving spoon to scoop out the flesh in big chunks. If not, it’s usually best to turn the pumpkin halves over and peel the skin off with the help of a spoon. Roughly chop, transfer to your blender or food processor and blend into a smooth puree.
Baby & Toddler
These oats do have four tablespoons of maple syrup so you may want to wait until your little one is over 12 months. The edible eyes of the frozen ghosts are not suitable for under 12 months so you would have to serve theirs with no eyes.
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