Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)

A creamy fall-inspired snack with spiced pumpkin, Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola layers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pumpkin Layer

01 - 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, unsweetened
02 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Yogurt Layer

07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (vanilla yogurt optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or additional maple syrup, optional

→ Crunchy Layer

09 - 1/2 cup granola
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

→ Garnish

11 - Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; mix thoroughly.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly into the bottom of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture over the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and optional chopped nuts atop the yogurt layer evenly.
06 - Repeat the layering process, finishing with a dollop of yogurt topped with granola.
07 - Sprinkle cinnamon and pumpkin seeds as garnish. Serve immediately for optimal crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like pumpkin pie but feels guilt-free with all that Greek yogurt protein.
  • You can assemble it in under 10 minutes, which means breakfast doesn't have to be complicated in autumn.
  • The texture contrast between creamy, crunchy, and smooth keeps every spoonful interesting.
02 -
  • Don't mix your pumpkin and yogurt together until you're ready to eat—keeping them separate is the only reason you get those beautiful distinct layers.
  • Room-temperature yogurt layers much more smoothly than cold yogurt, so pull yours out of the fridge five minutes before assembly if you have the patience.
03 -
  • The secret to keeping granola crunchy in a refrigerated parfait is to layer it in the middle, away from direct yogurt contact, so it can maintain some texture even if it chills.
  • A tiny pinch of cardamom or clove instead of nutmeg transforms this into something you've never had before—experiment if you're feeling adventurous.
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