Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)

A layered blend of pumpkin purée, yogurt, and granola for a crunchy, creamy 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 ground cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if a sweeter taste is preferred.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly between two small jars or glasses, spooning it onto the bottom.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture over the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts over the yogurt layer as desired.
06 - Repeat the layering process ending with yogurt topped by a sprinkle of granola.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and optional pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately for crisp texture or refrigerate up to two hours.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes 10 minutes to throw together, which means you can enjoy it as breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up without any fuss.
  • The layers mean every bite has something different—you get the velvety pumpkin, cool yogurt, and granola crunch all at once.
  • It feels indulgent enough for dessert but wholesome enough that you won't feel guilty eating it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt in the pumpkin layer—it seems small, but it's what prevents everything from tasting one-note and sweet.
  • If you're making this ahead and refrigerating, add the granola just before serving or it'll soften and lose that satisfying crunch you're counting on.
  • The yogurt layer is thicker and richer than you might expect, which is exactly what makes this feel substantial and not just like a pile of toppings.
03 -
  • Make the pumpkin mixture the night before and store it in the fridge—it saves you precious time in the morning and lets the spices meld even more deeply.
  • If your granola is already sweetened, reduce or skip the honey in the yogurt layer so the whole thing doesn't tip into overly sweet territory.
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