Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait Delight (Printer-Friendly)

Layers of spiced pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, and granola create a creamy, crunchy seasonal 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), for topping (optional)

# Method:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; mix thoroughly until smooth.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt and honey or maple syrup together in a separate bowl if a sweeter taste is preferred.
03 - Divide half of the pumpkin mixture evenly between two small jars or glasses, placing it at the bottom.
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 over the yogurt layer in each jar.
06 - Repeat layering with the remaining pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and granola, finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola on top.
07 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon and optional pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.
08 - Serve immediately to maintain crunchiness or refrigerate up to two hours, noting granola softens when chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but tastes like you spent an hour on it, which never gets old.
  • The contrast between creamy, spiced pumpkin and cool yogurt with that granola crunch is genuinely addictive.
  • You can make it on a rushed Tuesday morning or dress it up for guests—it works both ways.
02 -
  • The spice ratio is more important than it looks—measure them properly or the whole thing tastes flat and one-dimensional.
  • Fresh spices make an enormous difference here; if your cinnamon has been in your cabinet since last year, buy new ones before making this.
  • Save this for eating within a few hours, because granola and yogurt together have a short window before they merge into a sad, soggy mess.
03 -
  • Toast your pecans or walnuts lightly in a dry pan before chopping them—they'll taste richer and more pronounced against the soft layers.
  • If you're making this ahead for guests, assemble everything except the final granola layer, then top each jar right before serving with fresh crunch.
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