Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait Delight (Printable)

A creamy blend of spiced pumpkin, yogurt, and crunchy granola layered in a jar.

# What You 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 cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), for topping (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until evenly blended.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if a sweeter taste is preferred.
03 - Divide and spoon half of the pumpkin mixture into the bottom of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture atop the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts over the yogurt layer, if using.
06 - Repeat pumpkin and yogurt layers as desired, finishing with yogurt topped by granola.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds as preferred. Serve immediately for optimal crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes, no cooking required, which means you can make it even on mornings when you're running late.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt and crunchy granola keeps your palate interested with every spoonful.
  • It tastes like dessert but actually has real protein and fiber, so you won't feel guilty enjoying it.
02 -
  • If you make this more than a couple of hours ahead, the granola will soften as it absorbs moisture from the yogurt and pumpkin—this isn't bad, just different, so plan your timing based on whether you want crunch or a more cake-like texture.
  • Don't skip the salt in the pumpkin layer; it's the secret that makes every spice taste more like itself and prevents the whole thing from tasting flat.
03 -
  • Taste your yogurt before layering; if it's very plain, a teaspoon of honey makes a real difference in how the whole thing comes together.
  • Buy granola you actually want to eat on its own, because that's the secret to making this taste craveable instead of dutiful.
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