Vegan Pecan Pie Overnight Oats

Kick-start your mornings with these healthy Vegan Pecan Pie Overnight Oats. It’s like having dessert for breakfast!

Pecan pie is a quintessential fall dessert that satisfies like no other when the weather turns chilly and the holidays roll in. The nutty richness of the pecans, the warming spices with that hint of vanilla, and that decadent sweetness are all so crave-worthy. You might just wish you had a slice of pecan pie within reach at all times. But making a pecan pie takes effort, and we’re all about making things easier. So what’s the solution? Enter our totally vegan pecan pie overnight oats.

Not only do these overnight oats taste very much like a slice of pecan pie, but you get to enjoy all the decadence in a healthier package free of refined sugars and artificial ingredients. And the recipe is foolproof! It’s just six ingredients, and you probably already have most of them on hand.

Are Vegan Pecan Pie Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnight oats are typically a healthy breakfast (or snack!) option, but of course, that can depend on what you put in them. Luckily, these vegan pecan pie overnight oats are relatively healthy. Especially if the alternative is a piece of pecan pie!

Old-fashioned rolled oats are whole grains that contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Pecans are rich in healthy fats that can be beneficial for heart health. They also contain fiber, protein, and essential nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E. Together, oats and pecans are a winning combo of fiber, fats, and protein to help keep you full for longer.

While this recipe does contain sugar in the form of coconut sugar and maple syrup, these two sweeteners are often considered healthier options because they are all-natural and have a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.

A Short History of Pecan pie

Though pecans have long thrived in North America, particularly in the south where they were a staple food for Native Americans, pecan pie as we know it didn’t make its appearance in American cookbooks until the late 19th century. While some claim the first recipe was published in an 1898 church charity cookbook, others trace it back to an 1886 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. What’s clear is that these early recipes typically paired pecans with sugar, molasses, and eggs to create a rich, custard-like filling.

The pie gained national prominence in the 1930s, thanks in large part to the Karo Syrup company, which began promoting its corn syrup as an essential ingredient for pecan pie and even printed a recipe on its bottles. The dessert’s association with Thanksgiving likely stems from the timing of pecan harvests in the fall and the holiday tradition of using seasonal ingredients like nuts and grains in celebratory dishes.

Serving Suggestions

Kick-start your day by pairing your pecan pie overnight oats with a Coffee Smoothie, or double up on the oat goodness with this Oatmeal Smoothie. When you’ve finished this batch of overnight oats, we have so many more fun flavors for you to try. Check out these Funfetti Protein Overnight Oats, Vegan Chocolate Overnight Oats, and Cookie Dough Overnight Oats.

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