Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Parfaits.
Ever since I had my first quinoa parfait on Labor Day, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. The texture, the taste… it was perfect. Plus, I really love yogurt but I don’t love it plain. I am always looking for new things to add in.
Naturally, I was adamant that my next parfait was going to contain pumpkin.
This time I also included graham cracker crumbs. They are so underrated. I love them so much that sometimes I consider simply eating a bowl containing a smidge of melted butter + graham cracker crumbs. Like a pie crust but without the filling.
Bonus points if you make your own grahams.  I didn’t have time for such shenanigans. But I’m hoping to make them soon. As long as I don’t gobble them up straight from the oven, I will share the details.
One of the reasons I adore this parfait is that I love making healthy snacks that are fun and pretty. It is also stacked with protein-packed yogurt and quinoa, and fiber-rich pumpkin. Topped off with a sprinkle of pecans – you get a delicious balanced treat.
Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Parfaits
serves 2
2 cups greek yogurt
2/3 cups pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup dry quinoa
pecans for garnish
Prepare quinoa according to directions. While cooking, mix yogurt, pumpkin and pumpkin spice together. Fill the bottom of 2 glasses with 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs each. Spoon 1/2 cup of yogurt pumpkin mixture into glass.
Once quinoa is finished, season with cinnamon and let cool – I place mine in the fridge for 5 minutes. Once cool, add 1/2 cup quinoa to parfaits, then top with remaining greek yogurt. Sprinkle with pecans.
Eat up!
102 Comments on “Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Parfaits.”
oh my gosh…I’m totally having a parfait for breakfast and I cannot wait after seeing this! Um graham is underrated. I made some graham pancakes last year and they were delicious…
Mmmm… that looks so good. Definitely going to the store to pick up some pumpkin. I will be eating this after work today. Thanks for sharing :)
This looks AMAZING! I just made pumpkin quinoa granola the other day – I love the way quinoa adds a different texture to the mix!
I’m embarrassed to say I still haven’t tried quinoa yet :(
This looks delicious though!
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This has got to be one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! Can’t wait to give it a try :)
These are beautiful! I feel like you could even pass these off as dessert!
so fun for breakfast or dessert:-) I love graham cracker crumbs on fro yo
I love quinoa.. but have yet to try it all sweetened up…
This may have just changed that for me :)
I just might top mine with roasted pumpkin seeds…
That sounds delish.
You are MOST definitely on to something here. Something fabulous :)
yum! making parfaits pretty is such a great way to really enjoy them. i’ll take this one any day :)
I’ve always just thought of quinoa as savory…definitely need to try it like this.
I love how yours always look so pretty…mine would inevitably have a big glob going down the side of the glass :)
You’re so creative! What a great combo and a beautiful presentation.
I have read that quinoa is really good! I have never tried it, but I will soon!
I love parfaits too!
-Amalia
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Once again, you’ve made something that literally makes me want to drool!
That looks incredible! I am loving all the pumpkin ideas this fall… for a week straight I had a pumpkinpie-esque bowl of overnight oats, so delish!
I can’t wait to try your parfait!
I don’t even like yogurt but you bloggers always make me want to!!!
Looks delicious!
This looks great even if I’m not a fan of quinoa. Anything pumpkin is bound to be good!
Quinoa is such an amazing ingredients! I love making quinoa puddings with peanut butter! Your take on the parfait sounds delicious! Have a great day Jessica!
Making it with peanut butter sounds incredible. I need to try that.
The is gorgeous!! and sounds wonderful.
Just when I think you can’t get better than the pumpkin cupcakes, you go and show us this. :)
I love quinoa for breakfast, and adding the pumpkin to it makes it look so perfect for fall. Thanks for sharing!
What a brilliant idea! The addition of quinoa seems like this would almost make it into a rice pudding-like mixture, which I such a fan of! Oh and adding pumpkin makes anything better!
What a great idea! I really need to make these, soon!
Gorgeous! Also, I have a little obsession with graham cracker crubs…there was an ice cream place i lived near in college that offered them as a “topping” – so dang good.
I’ve never had quinoa before, but that may have to change because I need to make this parfait. Your presentation is beautiful, too, which makes me want to eat this right off of the screen!
Thank you!
I’ve been wanting to do a quinoa parfait for a while now. I need to veganize this!
If you do, let me know!
Sigh…I love you. Is that ok? I’ll be making these little lovelies asap!
More than ok. :)
I noticed your photography skills are getting better, I wish I could say the same for me.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me.
Parfait perfection. Well done!
Yep, totally stealing that idea from you!! Thanks – I never in a million years would have thought to use quinoa that way!
Hmm, I wonder if this could be baked somehow for another added tasty level :)
Girl, you should start making videos to teach us how to cook these things. I am NOT a cook and get so intimidated in the kitchen. I bought some quinoa about 2 months ago and it has just been staring at me on the top shelf of our pantry ever since because I have NO CLUE what to do with it or how to cook it HA!
This dish looks so yummy and pretty. Perfection! :)
Yummmmm! So easily turned gluten free with GF graham crackers! Yay!
I think these are some of the prettiest pictures you’ve taken! Or maybe it’s just that I love anything pumpkin pie…
delish and beautiful… like always!
Lovely photos! This recipe might even get me to try quinoa, which scares me for some reason.
Oh my gracious, what a tasty idea! I can’t wait to try! I’ve never had quinoa before!
Mmm I’m on a quinoa kick right now and this is perfect!
Ooh, that looks awesome!
What a great idea. I kind of forgot about graham crackers…except when I was eating smores at the beach. haha! I love them too…nothing like a great graham cracker crust!
Still haven’t tried quinoa but I bought a box yesterday! Can’t wait to try this. It looks amazing. :)
This sounds amazing!
those are just lovely! I still haven’t tried quinoa for breakfast, but someday soon…
Confession: Quinoa scares me. Not only do I not know how to pronounce it, I fear it will be too crunchy and stick in my teeth like popcorn.
This is SUCH a fabulous idea. I would have never thought to make a quinoa parfait – it looks delicious! You always seems to come up with the most genius creations :)
Great idea! This looks awesome!
This is such a great idea. I eat breakfast at work though— not sure if I could bring all these ingredients in for assembling….we’ll see though! It looks delicious….
Prepare it at home and take it with you! I mix everything up into a big mess anyway. :)
Oh! If you like graham cracker crumbs, I have a dessert you absolutely have to try! A friend and I sell gift baskets of these bars that we make and they are SO graham-cracker-good! When I make them I always secretly hope for leftover crust to just eat from the bowl. Graham crumbs + butter + cinnamon = all things right in the world. I swear! I’d be happy to ship you a sample! Email me if you’re interested. Thanks for the post, so excited it’s finally pumpkin season again!