Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Print)

Layers of spiced pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, and granola create a creamy and crunchy autumn snack.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée (120 g)
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 (240 g)
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or additional maple syrup (optional)

→ Crunchy Layer

09 - 1/2 cup granola (50 g)
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - A sprinkle of cinnamon
12 - Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) for topping (optional)

# Directions:

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 flavor is desired.
03 - Spoon half of the pumpkin mixture evenly into the bottom of two small jars or glasses.
04 - Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sweetened Greek yogurt over the pumpkin layer in each jar.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts evenly 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 pumpkin seeds as desired.
08 - Serve immediately to enjoy crunchy texture, or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow granola to soften slightly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spices and pumpkin taste like fall in a jar without turning on your oven
  • You can assemble it in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • The granola starts softening after about two hours, so these are best served fresh if you want maximum crunch
  • Refrigerating the pumpkin mixture overnight actually intensifies the flavors, so you can prep it ahead
03 -
  • Toast the nuts or pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to bring out their natural oils and deepen the flavor
  • A pinch of cardamom in the pumpkin mixture adds a subtle floral note that makes these feel special
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