Not every weekend calls for something heavy from the oven—sometimes it’s the lighter, layered recipes that feel just right. Something with flavor, crunch, and just enough indulgence to make the morning special. Cue the parfait: warm spiced granola, rich Greek yogurt, and a swirl of pumpkin cream all coming together in a glass that looks as pretty as it tastes. Created in partnership with Christine Kozovski, whose seasonal recipes always bring a touch of inspiration, this one is a fun way to get the kids involved—have them stir the oats before baking, sprinkle granola between yogurt layers, and top each parfait with fresh apple slices. It’s make-ahead friendly too, so you can prep the granola the night before and enjoy a stress-free, cozy brunch.
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Granola Yogurt Parfait Recipe:
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
For the Pumpkin Pie Spiced Granola
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup pecans, chopped
¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp salt
For the Parfait
2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt, divided
1 cup pumpkin pie spiced granola
1/8 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Fresh apple slices, for garnish
Directions:
For the Pumpkin Pie Spiced Granola
- Preheat the oven to 325F.
- Mix oats, pecans, and pepitas in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Pour liquid mixture over oats and stir until well coated.
- Spread over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crunchy.
For the Parfait
- In a small bowl, combine one cup of the Greek yogurt with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup (optional). Stir well until smooth and creamy.
- In a glass, spoon a layer of vanilla yogurt at the bottom. Add a layer of spiced granola on top. Then, add a layer of pumpkin pie yogurt. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with granola on top.
- Garnish with sliced apples before serving.
