Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfaits a healthy breakfast option for your busy mornings. Having easy granola recipes on hand is a great way to elevate your mornings, this pumpkin flavored granola is simply delicious!
Made with healthier ingredients and homemade granola, these granola yogurt parfaits are sure to become a Fall favorite. It is so simple to make this homemade pumpkin granola, combine the ingredients, bake and you have created an amazing snack!
Healthy Pumpkin Parfait Recipe
I love yogurt, and all of my kids do too, so we go through a lot of it at our house. Seasonal flavors are always our favorites, so we like to make sure we stock up when we can.
This time of year is all about pumpkin flavors, so I decided to make a Pumpkin Spice granola to layer with the pumpkin-flavored yogurt I picked up. It is a fun after-school treat that the whole family enjoyed. These little parfaits are so easy to put together and are the perfect fall snack!
From the homemade granola, to the light yogurt, this is a healthier dish to serve up. Packed with vitamins, calcium, fiber, and great taste, you really can’t go wrong! Pumpkin granola is so easy to make and tastes even more delicious when layered with Pumpkin Pie yogurt. This pumpkin yogurt parfait recipe is almost like a dessert for breakfast.
Why we think you will love this tasty parfait treat
Here are just a few reasons why we enjoy this parfait so much and think you will too.
- It’s easy to make! Granola is so easy to make. Just measure, mix, spread onto a baking sheet and cook to perfection. The waiting is the hard part because your home will smell great for hours.
- A great seasonal treat. Pumpkin is one of the most popular Fall flavors, and people look forward to it annually. Bring the taste of Fall home with this Autumn favorite.
- Enjoy the granola without yogurt. While the two do make a perfect pairing, you can swap it for vanilla flavor or omit it entirely. Eating granola on its own is a wonderful snack idea for traveling, hiking, and more.
Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfait Ingredients
Granola
Oats: You will need 5 cups of rolled oats for this recipe, but if you want to add some chopped nuts to your granola, you will need 3 cups of oats and 1 cup of nuts. You can use almonds, walnuts, or even pecans.
Salt: Add in ½ teaspoon salt to enhance all the wonderful flavors in this dish.
Spices: You need 1 ½ teaspoons each of ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice to make the granola taste warm and inviting.
Honey: Use ½ cup of honey to sweeten the granola perfectly.
Brown sugar: Adding in ¼ cup of brown sugar will give the granola more sweetness and caramelization, while also adding a nice depth of flavor thanks to the molasses.
Coconut oil: Use ⅓ cup of coconut oil that has been warmed to its liquid form, this will make it easier to use.
Vanilla extract: Add in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to really make this granola taste fantastic.
Pumpkin: For real pumpkin flavor, use 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree.
Yogurt: For the parfait building, you will need some pumpkin flavored yogurt. I used one 6 ounce container of Yoplait light pumpkin yogurt to make two mini parfaits, but feel free to use any yogurt brand and flavor of your choice.
How to make Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfaits
Prep
Get started by preheating the oven to 325F and lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Granola mixture
In a large bowl, combine and mix together the oats, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin.
Proceed to add the wet mixture to the oat mixture and stir until the granola is well coated.
Bake
Next, spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in 15 minutes intervals, stirring between each until ready. The granola is ready when all of it is golden brown and no longer moist (mine was ready after about 55 minutes).
Be sure to allow the granola to cool completely before assembling the parfaits. I typically let mine cool for 15-20 minutes.
Assemble parfaits
Using single serving dishes, add a spoonful of granola to the bottom of the dish. Then, add two spoonful’s of yogurt on top of the granola. Next, add another spoonful of granola on top of the yogurt, then another layer of yogurt and finally, top it off with more granola.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
PUMPKIN GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAITS
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats if you want to add chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, do 3 cups of oats and 1 cup nuts instead)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil warmed to liquid form
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 Tbsp canned pumpkin
- Yoplait light Pumpkin Pie yogurt – I used one 6 oz container to make 2 mini parfaits
Instructions
- Prep: Get started by preheating the oven to 325F and lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Granola mixture: In a large bowl, combine and mix together the oats, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin. Proceed to add the wet mixture to the oat mixture and stir until the granola is well coated.
- Bake: Next, spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in 15 minutes intervals, stirring between each until ready. The granola is ready when all of it is golden brown and no longer moist (mine was ready after about 55 minutes). Be sure to allow the granola to cool completely before assembling the parfaits. I typically let mine cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Assemble parfaits: Using single serving dishes, add a spoonful of granola to the bottom of the dish. Then, add two spoonful's of yogurt on top of the granola. Next, add another spoonful of granola on top of the yogurt, then another layer of yogurt and finally, top it off with more granola. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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How long is homemade granola good for?
You can keep this homemade granola stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week if desired. This granola doesn’t have a very long shelf life when compared to store bought or other homemade granola, and that is because we add in the canned pumpkin, which shortens the lifespan a bit.
Can granola go bad?
Yes, granola whether store bought or homemade, can go bad as it does have an expiration date. The older it gets, the more you risk it getting moldy (if it had moisture exposure), or it could become stale, hard, or overly chewy, making it unpleasant to eat.
Can I freeze homemade granola?
Yes! Homemade granola does very well in the freezer. I recommend laying it flat on a parchment lined baking sheet after it has cooled completely and then freezing it for 2 hours until solid. Then break apart any chunks and place the granola in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to eat (up to 3 months).
How far in advance can I make a granola parfait?
For the best texture experience, I recommend not making your pumpkin yogurt parfait until ready to serve. That said, if you like your granola softer, you can prep it up to a day or two in advance and keep it covered in the fridge.
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Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfaits a wonderful and healthy breakfast choice for your busy mornings. Having easy granola recipes on hand is a fantastic way to elevate your breakfast dishes, this pumpkin flavored granola is simply heavenly!
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