Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait Snack (Printable)

Layered spiced pumpkin, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola create a healthy autumn treat.

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup if a sweeter taste is preferred.
03 - Distribute half of the pumpkin mixture evenly into the bottoms of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of sweetened or plain yogurt over each pumpkin layer.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts over the yogurt layer, if using.
06 - Repeat the layering process, finishing with a final dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and optional pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.
08 - Serve immediately for a crunchy texture, or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow granola to soften slightly.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but sneaks in real protein and fruit, so you don't feel guilty eating it mid-morning.
  • Takes about as long to make as pouring cereal, but feels fancy enough to serve to guests who show up unannounced.
  • The contrast between cold creamy yogurt and warm spice flavors hits different than eating pumpkin any other way.
02 -
  • If you make this and refrigerate it for more than an hour, the granola will lose its crunch and become chewy—that's not bad, just different, and some people actually prefer it that way.
  • Don't mix the pumpkin layer aggressively; it should be smooth and spiced evenly, or you'll get bites that taste like nothing and bites that are cinnamon bombs.
03 -
  • Buy jarred pumpkin purée in bulk during fall and freeze it in ice cube trays; you'll have it year-round for moments when you want to feel cozy.
  • Invest in a good thick granola with actual chunks—cheap granola feels disappointing once it hits the yogurt, and it's one of the few places where quality genuinely matters.
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