Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable)

Layered spiced pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola create a creamy autumn-inspired snack.

# 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
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 cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; mix until smooth.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired.
03 - Divide half the pumpkin mixture evenly into two small jars or glasses, spreading it as the base layer.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of sweetened yogurt over the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Distribute granola and optional chopped nuts evenly over the yogurt layer.
06 - Repeat layering with remaining pumpkin mixture and yogurt, finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola on top.
07 - Dust each parfait with a pinch of cinnamon and top with pumpkin seeds if desired.
08 - Serve immediately for best texture or refrigerate up to 2 hours; note granola softens when chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning without stress.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt and crispy granola hits differently when you layer them yourself.
  • It tastes indulgent enough for dessert but wholesome enough that you don't feel guilty eating it for breakfast.
02 -
  • Assemble and serve immediately if you want that granola to stay crunchy; if you chill it for even an hour, it softens into a completely different texture that's still delicious but no longer snappy.
  • The pumpkin spice blend must be balanced or it becomes all cinnamon—too much overpowers the delicate sweetness of the maple and yogurt.
03 -
  • Chill your jars or glasses before layering if you're serving immediately; cold containers keep everything fresher longer and the parfait tastes more refined.
  • Always taste your pumpkin mixture before layering—that's when you adjust sweetness or spice to match your mood and your yogurt.
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