Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Print)

Layered spiced pumpkin, Greek yogurt, and granola create a 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 additional 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; mix until smooth.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if sweetness is desired.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly between 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 chopped nuts over the yogurt layer.
06 - Add remaining pumpkin mixture and yogurt, finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds if desired; serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and tastes like you spent an hour being intentional about breakfast.
  • The contrast between cool, tangy yogurt and warm spice is honestly what autumn should feel like in a jar.
  • Layers mean every spoonful is different, so you stay engaged instead of eating on autopilot.
02 -
  • If you assemble this more than two hours ahead, the granola will soften as moisture seeps up from the yogurt layer, which is not a disaster but not ideal.
  • Unsweetened pumpkin purée is crucial—the sweetened kind will turn this into dessert territory when all you wanted was something with grace.
03 -
  • Make the pumpkin spice mixture the night before and store it in the fridge; it tastes better after the flavors have time to know each other.
  • Add the granola right before eating if you care about crunch, or assemble it a few minutes ahead if you prefer slightly softened texture.
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