Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)

Layered spiced pumpkin, Greek yogurt, and granola create a creamy, wholesome autumn snack.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Method Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures everything cozy about fall in a spoon without touching your oven
  • You can prep everything Sunday and assemble breakfast in under 60 seconds on busy mornings
02 -
  • The granola starts getting noticeably soft after 2 hours in the fridge, so add it right before serving if you care about the crunch
  • Room temperature pumpkin and yogurt layer more smoothly than cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use clear glass jars so you can see those beautiful layers through the sides
  • Let the pumpkin mixture come to room temperature before assembling for the smoothest texture
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