The weather is cooling down, and you don’t have to look far to see Pumpkin Spice everywhere! Lattes, pies, you name it. If you’re in the mood for something with pumpkin pie spice, you’re going to love this Pumpkin Pie Parfait. They are so easy to make. You can even enjoy them as a healthy breakfast or after-meal dessert. These parfaits have the texture of pumpkin pie filling without any unhealthy or inflammatory ingredients. In addition, I use a toasted coconut “cookie” crumble made with tigernut flour and coconut oil. That means it’s gluten-free, grain-free, and worry-free. These pumpkin pie spice parfaits are paleo-friendly and The Myers Way® approved!
Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
My favorite part about these pumpkin pie parfaits is how much they remind me of baked pumpkin pie. The great part is that I don’t even have to turn on the oven! The pumpkin filling comes together with a few simple ingredients. All you need is pumpkin puree, a scoop of The Myers Way® Pumpkin Spice Paleo Protein, and coconut milk. You still get that festive pumpkin pie spice flavor without it derailing your health!
Simply whisk these together and bring to a gentle boil on the stovetop. Turn stovetop off and carefully pour mixture into your parfait cups or jars. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
Not only are these pumpkin pie parfaits delicious, but they’re also loaded with wholesome ingredients. For example, pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene converts to Vitamin A in the body and helps keep the immune system healthy. In addition, this parfait is low in calories. A cup of pumpkin puree has only about 100 calories!
The other main ingredient in this dairy-free parfait is coconut milk. You can use full-fat or light coconut milk for this recipe. I like the taste of full-fat, but light coconut milk offers fewer calories. Make sure to look for coconut milk that doesn’t have any preservatives or sugar added.
Coconut milk is high in electrolytes such as phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. These electrolytes help maintain normal muscle, nerve, and heart function. Coconut milk is also high in iron. Iron helps prevent anemia and keeps the blood cells healthy.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall. In fact, you’ll often find it as a popular flavor in coffees, baked goods, and more. Pumpkin pie spice generally contains ingredients such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. These spices help support healthy immune function and inflammatory responses in the body.
If you want to take the flavor up a notch, you can make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice! Simply combine two parts ground cinnamon, two parts ground ginger, one part ground nutmeg, and one part ground cloves. Stir together and add a pinch to the parfait mixture. Store in a glass spice. This pumpkin pie spice mixture will keep for months. This way, you can mix a large batch together to keep on hand.
In addition to the trending flavor, this pumpkin pie parfait gives you a protein boost to keep you satisfied throughout the day!
Pumpkin Protein Powder
Not only are these pumpkin pie parfaits delicious, but they’re also exceptionally nutritious. That’s because they include my Pumpkin Spice Paleo Protein powder. It’s packed with 21 grams of grass-fed, non-GMO bovine protein to support healthy joints, skin, hair, and nails. My paleo protein is also gluten free, soy free, and dairy free. In addition, its hydrolyzed formula makes it easy to absorb and mix into smoothies, frappes, and desserts. It’s an ideal addition to all your pumpkin pie spice treats!
Cookie Crumble
I like to top these pumpkin pie parfaits with a crispy, coconut-flavored crumble. It reminds me of crushed cookies! I make the cookie crumble by combining unsweetened shredded coconut, tigernut flour, and a little coconut oil. Tigernut flour is the perfect alternative to wheat flour. Combine all the ingredients in a pan and toast for a few minutes over medium heat. Toast until the coconut and the tiger nut flour are golden brown and fragrant. I like to add a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon to the mixture too. Ceylon cinnamon is highly nutritious and gives the cookie crumble a warm cinnamon cookie flavor.
Top the parfaits with this gluten-free cookie crumble before serving. Enjoy!
How To Enjoy a Pumpkin Pie Parfait
You’re going to love the fusion of flavors with this pumpkin pie parfait. The pumpkin pie spice, coconut, and cinnamon blend together beautifully, and it’s such a great way to ring in the fall weather!
This simple treat is perfect for a fall get-together. You can also turn this pumpkin pie parfait into a healthy breakfast or snack! Or, you may prefer to keep this as a dessert. If so, keep the fall theme going by enjoying it after a bowl of Ginger Pear Soup.
Pumpkin Pie Parfait
Servings
2 large parfaits or 3-4 small parfaits
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
Pumpkin parfaits
- 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk light or full fat
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp 4.93 ml The Myers Way® Pumpkin Spice Paleo Protein
Cookie crumble
- 1/2 cup 120.00 ml unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup 60.00 ml Tigernut flour
- 1/8 tsp 0.62 ml sea salt
- 1 pinch Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp 14.79 ml coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the pumpkin parfait. Whisk together, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Pour into a heat-safe glass jar. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then, place in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight. This allows the pumpkin mixture to set.
- Make the cookie crumble by adding all the ingredients to a medium skillet. Toast over medium heat for two to three minutes, or until golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Sprinkle onto the pumpkin coconut parfaits before serving. The coconut cookie crumble will keep well at room temperature in a sealed container for up to two weeks.
