The other day at the store, I was browsing the yogurt aisle when I discovered a beautiful thing. There was this little orange carton on the shelf…it just seemed to be radiating a glow of goodness. It was labeled “Chobani Pumpkin Spice Blend,” and the pumpkin picture on the front was literally screaming at me: “TAKE ME HOME!” So I did.
Oh my goodness. It was the most delicious, creamy, fall-infused yogurt I’ve ever had. So of course, I had to try and re-create my own homemade version, because that’s just what I do. Once I had that one figured out, I realized it was missing something…some crunchy spiced granola to go on top!
The granola is made with coconut oil and cinnamon for a distinct flavor…and my favorite part is the crunchy bits of chopped pecans and pepita seeds that are oh so yum mixed into the homemade pumpkin yogurt. Mmmmm. Pumpkin week is just getting better and better.
After making this yogurt, I had the idea to turn it into a creamy, yogurty smoothie. So, I added a couple simple ingredients and voila! A pumpkin smoothie topped with spiced granola. Two thumbs up to smoothies for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (heaping) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup pepita seeds
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stir well until combined.
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well until combined.
- Spread granola on a baking sheet and cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven but don't stir so the granola can cluster up. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in an air-tight container for up to three days.
Notes
*To make this a pumpkin smoothie, combine all ingredients for the yogurt with 1 frozen banana and a handful of ice cubes in a blender. Mix until well combined and top with spiced granola.
Want more pumpkin recipes? Check out yesterday’s Pumpkin Pancakes with Vanilla Nutmeg Syrup!
21 Comments
Stirring pumpkin puree into yogurt is such a brilliant idea! My kind of breakfast. I look forward to waking up to a hearty breakfast like this every morning.
Thanks! It’s seriously become my go-to breakfast for the past two weeks 🙂
Umm yes please, can’t wait to try this!
Hope you like it!
This is so amazing!! Pinned it right away.
Thank you so much!! It’s so nice to get supportive feedback. ?
I am a lover of good food and these look so ymmy and I will be back to gather up some of your awesome recipes. Thank you
Thank you so much! I hope you like the recipes!
Coconut oil and cinnamon are two of my all time favourite flavours. But pumpkin in yoghurt – would just never have thought to try it. I have to say I am still unsure about it but I’d be willing to give it a try. So many interesting flavour combinations to try.
If you like pumpkin, I really think you’ll like the yogurt! It’s basically like eating a yogurty pumpkin pie with crunchy granola on top! If you do give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think of it!
I haven’t made granola in so long and now I am thinking I might just have to whip this granola up! I am sure my apartment would smell heavenly while it is baking. Just pinned to make soon 🙂
Oh my goodness right? Just the smell of homemade granola baking in the oven is worth the effort. Thanks for pinning! Hope you enjoy it ?
I love pumpkin season. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe 🙂
Yes pumpkin season is the best isn’t it? So many yummy recipes to try! Thanks for reading ?
Looking forward to featuring this in the Pumpkin and Pinterest series. Looks so good.
Thanks Chanelle! Hope you enjoy and thanks for pinning!
Very beautiful post and very interesting recipe. 🙂
Thanks Anastassia! Happy cooking 🙂
I love this! And I’m going to be making it soon! Hello from Bakersbeans 🙂
Thanks Wanda! I just checked out your site and it looks like you have some yummy recipes!
You had me at “fall infused”!