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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Ingredients
Pumpkin pie layer
- 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
Yogurt layer
Crumble Layer
- 6 sheets graham crackers
- 1 tbsp whole almonds for topping (optional)
Servings: parfait
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Instructions
Pumpkin Pie Layer
- Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
Cheesecake Layer
- Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
Crumble Layer
- Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
Assembling the Parfaits
- 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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg
1%
Sodium 227mg
9%
Potassium 182mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
217%
Vitamin C
5%
Calcium
9%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
