PUMPKIN PECAN OVERNIGHT OATS IN JARS

In these parfaitlike jars, oats are soaked overnight to soften in a maple syrup-sweetened mix of milk, yogurt and pumpkin puree spiked with warm and fragrant pumpkin spice. Studded with toasted pecans, they are an autumnal puddinglike treat that you make ahead for a nutritious breakfast or afternoon snack at the ready.

Make ahead: The oats need to be prepared at least 8 hours in advance of serving.

Storage notes: The prepared oats can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

1 cup pecan pieces

1 cup reduced-fat or whole milk

1 cup plain whole milk or low-fat yogurt, plus more for

garnish 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus

more to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus

more for serving 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

In a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pecans, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside half of the pecans and transfer the remaining to an airtight container and refrigerate.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and ginger until combined. Stir in the reserved pecans and the oats. Taste, and add 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup if desired. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, then stir well and divide the mixture evenly among four 12-ounce (11/2-cup) jars. Cover the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and preferably overnight.

Right before serving, top each jar with a quarter of the refrigerated pecans, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Makes 4 servings; 1 jar about 1¼ cups.

Nutrition information per serving (11/4 cups), based on 4: calories: 440; total fat: 26 g; saturated fat: 4 g; cholesterol: 7 mg; sodium: 63 mg; carbohydrates: 47 g; dietary fiber: 7 g; sugar: 21 g; protein: 11 g.

This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.