This protein packed pumpkin pie yogurt bowl is the perfect fall breakfast. Loaded with protein packed yogurt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and all your favorite toppings!
I’m always looking for easy protein-packed breakfast ideas. Currently I’m hooked on my hormone balancing breakfast, but recently I decided to bring an old favorite back — this pumpkin pie yogurt bowl.
Pumpkin is my favorite fall flavor and during this time of the year I like to put it in everything — including yogurt. Many mainstream yogurt brands have a pumpkin pie flavor now, but it’s so easy to make it at home. Especially when you have leftover pumpkin sitting around after baking something pumpkiny (like these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies).
You can use whatever type of yogurt you’d like and even make the recipe vegan by using coconut milk or almond milk yogurt. Neutral flavors like plain and vanilla will work best and if you’re trying to amp up your protein skyr or Greek yogurt will give you the most per serving.
Since a true pumpkin pie yogurt bowl isn’t complete without toppings, I added an extra scoop of pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice pepitas, grain-free granola and a drizzle of almond butter.
Each bite is filled with thick, creamy yogurt and a bit of crunch. Most importantly, this meal keeps me full all morning! I’ve found the key to keeping myself from being ravenous between meals is to make sure I have a combination of protein, carbs, healthy fat and fiber — this breakfast did the trick!
Aren’t recipes with one step the best? I think so, especially when it comes to breakfast and I’m running around the house like a mad woman trying to make it to the gym, shower, eat and look presentable for work.
If you make this protein packed pumpkin pie yogurt bowl be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting us know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and our readers!
This protein packed pumpkin pie yogurt bowl is the perfect fall breakfast. Loaded with protein packed yogurt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and all your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
6 oz plain or vanilla yogurt (use a dairy-free option for vegan)
I tried this and again failed at what I am trying to make at home to save on money. The noosa pumpkin yogurt is by far the best pumpkin yogurt I’ve ever tasted but the price is so high! When I did this recipe it was so gross I had to throw the whole thing out and wasted all my ingredients! The pumpkin taste so raw and disgusting! What do I have to do to make some pumpkin yogurt at home actually taste like noosa or at least good enough to eat!
Hi Chantal. I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this recipe. I’ve had the Noosa pumpkin yogurt and it is really good. The reason this doesn’t taste similar is because the Noosa yogurt has a lot of sugar, 30 grams total and 17 grams are added sugar from cane sugar and honey. This recipe has only 15 grams. What brand of yogurt and pumpkin did you use? I’ve found that some canned pumpkin brands taste far better than others.
Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Rebecca. 🙂 I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. The ratings are super helpful.
I know this response is way late, but I wanted to share that I don’t love fat free yogurt. I think 2% or full-fat is much better because it tastes better (less tart, more full-bodied), it’s more satisfying, will keep you full longer and fat is good for us! 🙂
I’ve never seen pumpkin spice yogurt here in Canada (you guys get such a better selection of products in the US!) so I’ve always loved making my own pumpkin yogurt. The toppings on this look fabulous!
Yum! You have so many good ideas. I make so many of your recipes 🙂 Addicted to the Tempeh Butternut Bake, and looks like I am trying this yogurt this weekend with some leftover pumpkin! Thank you, as always!!
Side note: My cousin used to be in your Pure Barre class. Small world 🙂
Thank you so much, Tammy! I’m so glad that you enjoy the recipes I post and I really appreciate your support. That’s so cool about your cousin! Pure Barre is awesome. <3
Yum… Can’t wait to try. I recently found pumpkin spice yogurt at one of my local grocery stores, but of course, it’s onlt seasonal and they are out already… so can’t wait to try this. One question though is the canned pumpkin the same canned pumpkin you use for pumpkin pies, cause I know I have seen receipes where they call for canned pumpkin but state specifically not the pumpkin used for pumpkin pies?
I hope you love it Shannon. Just make sure you get canned pumpkin not canned pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains added sugar and spices which you don’t need for this recipe. 🙂
If I were to use Agave nectar as a sweetener, how much would I use? I have a bottle I’ve never opened because I don’t know how much to use. Just looking for a guideline, really. I’ve often drizzled honey on my overnight oats, etc… but I wouldn’t mind trying the agave. Thanks for the recipe. It looks amazing!
Hi Jen, I think agave’s sweetness is similar to that of honey. I would probably use about 1 teaspoon and see if it’s sweet enough for my tastes. Let me know what you think.
I can’t wait to give this a try – but I do have a (silly) question. I have a can of pumpkin and once you open it, can you just store the remainder in a container in the fridge? I cherish my canned pumpkins during this season and would hate for them to go to waste. Thanks 🙂
Hi Colleen, that’s definitely not a silly questions. Once you open the can of pumpkin just put the remaining amount in a container in the fridge. It should last about 1-2 weeks so no worries about wasting it!
Actually, it wii keep much longer if you freeze it! I use my ice cream scoop and level it with a knife. It’s exactly 1/2 cup. Scoop pumpkin onto a pan, lined with wax paper. The next day, put the frozen pucks into a zip-lock freezer bag and you have 1/2 cup, premeasured puree that’s ready to go! Simply thaw at room temperature or microwave for about 30 seconds when you need it.
So every morning before heading into school (I am a teacher), I spend some time on the internet while eating my breakfast. My week has been a bit crazy, so I needed to catch up on your blog. When I saw this recipe it made my morning! I was looking for a change in my morning snack. After realizing I had all the ingredients I grabbed my pyrex and started mixing! It smelled awesome and couldn’t wait to try it on my prep this morning. It was awesome! I added Bear Naked Oats and Honey with Flax Granola (I took out the blueberries and added raisins) and since I didn’t have chia I added ground flax. Thank you so much for a change in my morning snack! I can’t wait to have another batch!
Mmm this looks delicious 🙂
I love overnight oats, I’m feeling pretty ill at the moment and it’s the meal that appeals the most right now!
I want mine in a jar like yours! 😛
This is a great snack idea! I love that you included pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. It is the season of pumpkins and they are so healthy too! I’m looking forward to trying the recipe.
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Is canned pumpkin the same as purée? I am only able to find purée in baby food. Thank you!
Yes! It’s definitely the same thing!
I tried this and again failed at what I am trying to make at home to save on money. The noosa pumpkin yogurt is by far the best pumpkin yogurt I’ve ever tasted but the price is so high! When I did this recipe it was so gross I had to throw the whole thing out and wasted all my ingredients! The pumpkin taste so raw and disgusting! What do I have to do to make some pumpkin yogurt at home actually taste like noosa or at least good enough to eat!
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Hi Chantal. I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this recipe. I’ve had the Noosa pumpkin yogurt and it is really good. The reason this doesn’t taste similar is because the Noosa yogurt has a lot of sugar, 30 grams total and 17 grams are added sugar from cane sugar and honey. This recipe has only 15 grams. What brand of yogurt and pumpkin did you use? I’ve found that some canned pumpkin brands taste far better than others.
Soooooo good this morning on a cold fall day. ALL THREE of my kids ate it! Yum!
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Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Rebecca. 🙂 I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. The ratings are super helpful.
Hi!
What are your thoughts on fat free yogurt?
Thank you,
Elaina
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I know this response is way late, but I wanted to share that I don’t love fat free yogurt. I think 2% or full-fat is much better because it tastes better (less tart, more full-bodied), it’s more satisfying, will keep you full longer and fat is good for us! 🙂
Would love to start my day with this! Love the pumpkin pie flavor!
I’ve never seen pumpkin spice yogurt here in Canada (you guys get such a better selection of products in the US!) so I’ve always loved making my own pumpkin yogurt. The toppings on this look fabulous!
I’m all out of Yogurt – I’m heading to the store in a bit to pick me up some so I can try this – it sounds delicious!
This looks amazing- I’ll have to try it! Also: I love your spoon!
Totally delicious! Thanks for sharing.
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I am adoring(!!) the bowl and gold spoon. Yay for pumpkin season.
Thank you babe!!
I went to a Siggis event today and they gave away free samples of their pumpkin spice yogurt…I can’t wait to try.
You lucky duck. I’ve been looking for it in stores this year.
I love pumpkin yogurt, and your proportions of everything plus those toppings look amazing!
YES TO EVERYTHING ON THIS POST. WANT!!!! xoxo
I’ll happily share my yogurt bowl with you, bae! <3
Yum! You have so many good ideas. I make so many of your recipes 🙂 Addicted to the Tempeh Butternut Bake, and looks like I am trying this yogurt this weekend with some leftover pumpkin! Thank you, as always!!
Side note: My cousin used to be in your Pure Barre class. Small world 🙂
Thank you so much, Tammy! I’m so glad that you enjoy the recipes I post and I really appreciate your support. That’s so cool about your cousin! Pure Barre is awesome. <3
Wow it’s yammi. The taste of this delicious dish is WOW. It’s totally a healthy food
Absolutely delicious!
Yum… Can’t wait to try. I recently found pumpkin spice yogurt at one of my local grocery stores, but of course, it’s onlt seasonal and they are out already… so can’t wait to try this. One question though is the canned pumpkin the same canned pumpkin you use for pumpkin pies, cause I know I have seen receipes where they call for canned pumpkin but state specifically not the pumpkin used for pumpkin pies?
I hope you love it Shannon. Just make sure you get canned pumpkin not canned pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains added sugar and spices which you don’t need for this recipe. 🙂
YUMMM-MY! This is my kind of breakfast. If it’s not quick, easy and worth my while, it isn’t happening at 7am… I think I could handle this! 🙂
I just found your blog and am drooling over all the healthy information and recipes you have! Thank you so much for taking the time to share!
If I were to use Agave nectar as a sweetener, how much would I use? I have a bottle I’ve never opened because I don’t know how much to use. Just looking for a guideline, really. I’ve often drizzled honey on my overnight oats, etc… but I wouldn’t mind trying the agave. Thanks for the recipe. It looks amazing!
Hi Jen, I think agave’s sweetness is similar to that of honey. I would probably use about 1 teaspoon and see if it’s sweet enough for my tastes. Let me know what you think.
I can’t wait to give this a try – but I do have a (silly) question. I have a can of pumpkin and once you open it, can you just store the remainder in a container in the fridge? I cherish my canned pumpkins during this season and would hate for them to go to waste. Thanks 🙂
Hi Colleen, that’s definitely not a silly questions. Once you open the can of pumpkin just put the remaining amount in a container in the fridge. It should last about 1-2 weeks so no worries about wasting it!
Actually, it wii keep much longer if you freeze it! I use my ice cream scoop and level it with a knife. It’s exactly 1/2 cup. Scoop pumpkin onto a pan, lined with wax paper. The next day, put the frozen pucks into a zip-lock freezer bag and you have 1/2 cup, premeasured puree that’s ready to go! Simply thaw at room temperature or microwave for about 30 seconds when you need it.
So every morning before heading into school (I am a teacher), I spend some time on the internet while eating my breakfast. My week has been a bit crazy, so I needed to catch up on your blog. When I saw this recipe it made my morning! I was looking for a change in my morning snack. After realizing I had all the ingredients I grabbed my pyrex and started mixing! It smelled awesome and couldn’t wait to try it on my prep this morning. It was awesome! I added Bear Naked Oats and Honey with Flax Granola (I took out the blueberries and added raisins) and since I didn’t have chia I added ground flax. Thank you so much for a change in my morning snack! I can’t wait to have another batch!
Mmm this looks delicious 🙂
I love overnight oats, I’m feeling pretty ill at the moment and it’s the meal that appeals the most right now!
I want mine in a jar like yours! 😛
This is a great snack idea! I love that you included pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. It is the season of pumpkins and they are so healthy too! I’m looking forward to trying the recipe.
Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it. Hello from Sydney Australia 🙂