Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Printable View)

A seasonal, creamy parfait with spiced pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola layers.

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt and honey or maple syrup in a separate bowl to desired sweetness.
03 - Spoon half of the pumpkin mixture evenly into the bottoms of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture over the pumpkin purée in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts (if using) evenly over the yogurt.
06 - Repeat layers as desired, finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola on top.
07 - Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and pumpkin seeds where desired.
08 - Serve immediately to maintain granola crunch or refrigerate for up to two hours, noting granola will soften if chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required, which means you can make it on a rushed morning when you still want something that feels intentional.
  • The texture contrast between creamy, crunchy, and smooth keeps each spoonful interesting, like you're discovering something new with every bite.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like dessert but nutritious enough that you don't need to justify eating it for breakfast.
02 -
  • If you assemble this more than two hours ahead, the granola becomes soggy and the whole thing loses its textural magic—timing matters.
  • Unsweetened pumpkin purée is crucial; I learned this the hard way when I grabbed pie filling once and the result was cloyingly sweet and waxy.
  • The spice ratio feels small on paper, but it creates a depth that feels sophisticated—don't skip any of them thinking they won't matter.
03 -
  • Use the finest cinnamon you can find and store your spices in a cool, dark place so they stay potent—old spices make old-tasting food.
  • If your granola is on the sweet side, balance it with a slightly more tart yogurt; if your yogurt is already tangy, choose a milder granola so nothing clashes.
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