Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait Delight (Printable)

Layered spiced pumpkin, smooth yogurt, and crunchy granola create a wholesome autumn 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 maple syrup (optional)

→ Crunchy Layer

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

→ Garnish

11 - A sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), for topping (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if desired for additional sweetness.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly between two small jars or glasses as the base layer.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture atop the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts, if using, over the yogurt layer.
06 - Repeat pumpkin and yogurt layers, finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola on top.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like fall arrived in a jar, but you're done making it in less time than it takes to brew coffee.
  • The texture play between creamy yogurt and crunchy granola never gets old, and every spoonful feels intentional rather than rushed.
  • Naturally sweet without being heavy, it feels indulgent enough for dessert but wholesome enough to eat for breakfast without guilt.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than two hours ahead if you want granola that actually crunches—the yogurt's moisture softens it, and by the third hour it becomes more porridge than parfait.
  • The ratio of spices matters here; too little and it just tastes like sweet pumpkin, but too much overwhelms the yogurt's gentle tanginess.
03 -
  • Cold pumpkin purée straight from the can works perfectly; don't waste time warming it, and the coolness actually makes the spices pop more intensely.
  • Buy granola with pieces large enough not to disappear, and always taste it before buying because quality varies wildly and the wrong granola can make this taste generic instead of special.
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