Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)

Spiced pumpkin and Greek yogurt layered with granola for a creamy, autumn-inspired snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
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 cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), for topping (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth and well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly into the bottom of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the sweetened yogurt over the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts (if using) evenly atop the yogurt layer.
06 - Repeat layering with the remaining pumpkin mixture and yogurt, finishing with a yogurt dollop and a granola sprinkle on top.
07 - Finish with a light dusting of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds if desired.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours, noting that granola will soften if chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, no baking or cooking required, so you can make it on a weekday morning without stress.
  • The spiced pumpkin and creamy yogurt layers taste indulgent enough to feel like dessert but won't weigh you down.
  • Layering in a jar means you can prep it the night before, grab it, and eat straight from the container—zero extra dishes.
02 -
  • If you assemble this and refrigerate it for more than a couple hours, the granola will soften as yogurt moisture creeps through, so eat within 2 hours for crunch or accept the texture change if you prep it for later.
  • The ratio of pumpkin to yogurt matters more than exact measurements—if your yogurt is very tangy, you might want a bit more pumpkin to balance it, and vice versa if the pumpkin tastes strong.
  • Unsweetened pumpkin purée is essential; sweetened versions will make this cloyingly sweet, and you'll lose the spice complexity.
03 -
  • If you find the pumpkin layer is too thick or dense, stir in a tablespoon of yogurt to loosen it, and the layers will still look beautiful when assembled.
  • Taste your spice blend before you assemble anything—pumpkin purée varies in flavor intensity, so this moment of adjustment saves you from a disappointing parfait.
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