Pumpkin Pie Parfait Cups
These no-bake pumpkin treats are so easy to make kids can pretty much do the whole thing by themselves! My recipe for pumpkin pie parfait cups are made up of a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Low in added-sugar but high in fun and flavor, the cups would be a great addition to any fall gathering. However, they are so healthy and easy to make ahead, we often enjoy them for breakfast or a snack.
There are several ways you can customize the Pumpkin Pie Parfait Cups to make them suit your own tastes or serving needs. You can use homemade or store-bough granola. I love to use my recipe for Banana-Sweetened Granola for a no-added sugar version. In my kids’ cooking classes, I like to use graham crackers for the crumbly base because it is so fun for kids to bash up the crackers into crumbs. I place whole pieces of graham cracker into a small re-sealable bag, close it tightly, then the kids can use their hands or the back of a measuring cup to crush the crackers. So fun! Feel free to use whatever yogurt your family enjoys or see my suggestions for making a dairy-free version. Taste the pumpkin-yogurt mixture to add more spice or sweetener to your liking. The best chefs always taste and adjust!
Want to make these Parfait Cups into a more decadent treat? Top them with a little lightly-sweetened whipped cream or coconut cream instead of yogurt. So Yummy!
How can kids help make Pumpkin Pie Parfait Cups?
- Measure/make the granola or crush up the graham crackers. (See method described above.)
- Measure and stir the ingredients for the pumpkin yogurt.
- Cut a banana! If you want to add some knife practice into this activity, have your child chop a banana into bite-sized pieces. It’s a delicious addition to the parfait too!
- Layer everything in cups! This can get messy but kids have so much fun making a pattern with the components. We want every bite to have a little bit of each delicious layer.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes! If you have a favorite dairy-free coconut, soy, almond, or other alternative yogurt, use that instead. You could also whip up a can of coconut cream to replace the yogurt.
Pumpkin Pie Parfait Cups
Equipment
- 6 Small jars or cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, divided preferably Greek-style
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey or to taste
- 2 bananas optional
- 2 cups granola or crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup yogurt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup until well combined. If using bananas, peel then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Place 6 small mason jars or short cups on your work surface. Place a layer of granola/graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of each of the cups. Add a layer of the pumpkin yogurt then the banana, if using. Continue with a second layer, if desired or use up all the pumpkin yogurt in one layer.
- Top each cup with a small dollop of the remaining plain yogurt. Then add a little additional granola/graham crackers and a small sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled. Can be made up to one day in advance.
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