Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene! Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skin, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day! This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.
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- 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 sheets graham crackers
- 1 tbsp whole almonds for topping (optional)
- Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
- Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
- Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie mixture into small 3 oz containers. Add a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then top with a heaping tablespoon of crumble. Repeat adding a layer of pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and top with more crumble. Add whole almonds on top if desired. Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
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