This creamy pumpkin yogurt is my take on the seasonal Noosa favorite, made with clean ingredients and no refined sugar. It comes together in minutes and makes a perfect fall breakfast or snack.
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Why you should make this Pumpkin Pie Yogurt
Every year around the holidays, I get excited when Noosa brings back their pumpkin yogurt. It’s such a seasonal favorite. But since I’ve had great success with copycat recipes (looking at you, Panera orange scones), I decided to try my hand at it—and honestly, I think this version comes out even better.
This homemade pumpkin yogurt is smooth, flavorful, and super easy to make. Best of all, it’s made with real ingredients and no refined sugar, so you know exactly what’s going into it. It’s a great option for a quick breakfast or snack during the busy fall season.
If you’re looking to mix things up, this pumpkin oatmeal is another great fall breakfast. Pumpkin custard pie is a favorite fall treat in our house, and this 5-minute version offers a similar taste.
I’ve tested this yogurt multiple times to get the flavor and texture just right. It’s become a go-to in our house, and I hope it will be in yours, too.
Pumpkin Yogurt Ingredients
- Organic Pumpkin Puree: Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar and spices we don’t need here. Stick with the clean stuff.
- Cream Cheese: Just a little, at room temp, to thicken the puree. I used organic, but any kind works.
- Maple Syrup: I swapped refined sugar for maple syrup for a warm, natural sweetness. You can use brown sugar, honey, agave, or a sugar-free option, too.
- Spice: Pumpkin pie spice keeps it easy, or mix your own with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Yogurt: I used store-bought (yes, like Noosa), but you can make your own vanilla yogurt or use plain Greek; it all works!
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How to Make Pumpkin Yogurt
This recipe whips together in minutes! And you will be enjoying pumpkin yogurt for days to come, for pennies!
Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and softened cream cheese into a medium bowl, then pour in the maple syrup.
Fresh Tip
- Ensure your cream cheese is soft and at room temperature. Cold cream cheese will be lumpy when mixed. If needed, soften in 10-second increments in the microwave.
Using a sturdy whisk, stir that baby until it’s smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. At this point it may be refrigerated up to one week.
If ready to layer pumpkin yogurt, gather small clean jars about 8 oz. I used these fun mini Tulip jars, these jars would mimic Noosa’s look or go for a standard jelly jar.
Stir the yogurt to loosen it up, then spoon some into the bottom of your jar and tap to settle. Add a layer of pumpkin puree, then repeat, finishing with a layer of pumpkin on top. Seal and chill until ready to enjoy.
Variations & Substitutions
- Fruit Puree: Swap in fresh pumpkin or other squash purees.
- Flavored Yogurt: Try lemon, coconut, or mango, or keep it simple with plain Greek yogurt.
- Nutty: Top with chopped pecans, pumpkin seeds or your favorite nuts. Maple bourbon or praline pecans are a treat.
- Granola: Add crunch with your favorite granola, pumpkin spice or maple granola work great. Or try this granola butter swirled in!
- Seeds: Chia, flax, or hemp seeds add fiber and texture.
- Swirl-ins: A spoonful of almond or peanut butter gives it extra richness.
- Fruit: Add chopped apples, pears, or dried cranberries for more fall flavor.
- Spice it Up: Try a pinch of cardamom or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Crumble Top: Crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps make it dessert-worthy. Try it topped with this graham cracker crumble.
- Dairy-Free: Use thick dairy-free yogurt like coconut or almond, and dairy-free cream cheese, or skip it. Add vanilla if using plain yogurt.
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free granola or top with nuts, seeds, coconut, or gluten-free gingersnaps.
Turn it into Pumpkin Yogurt Dip
Whisk the pumpkin filling and yogurt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy, then spoon into jars or bowls. It also makes a tasty dip; try this pumpkin fluff dip and serve it with graham crackers, apple slices, or pears!
Low-Carb Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait (Keto)
This is the perfect recipe to adapt for a low-carb diet. Use plain, full-fat cream cheese and Greek plain yogurt, and simply replace the maple syrup with sugar-free maple syrup. (My favorite!)
Storage Tips for Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
The pumpkin puree mixture will keep refrigerated and covered for 7 days. May freeze up to 3 months. Pumpkin Greek yogurt will keep sealed in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yup! Use your favorite plant-based yogurt and cream cheese and ta-da!
Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier thanks to an extra straining step that removes the whey. This gives it a richer texture and slightly tangier taste. Regular yogurt skips that final strain, so it’s thinner and naturally a bit sweeter.ough the final straining process; it is a bit runnier and tends to be sweeter.
Both are great options. Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar and sodium. Regular yogurt has more calcium, potassium, and a bit more natural sugar. Calorie-wise, they’re nearly the same. (Source)
Ways to serve Greek yogurt with pumpkin puree
It is so delicious straight up; however; here are a few serving suggestions for you:
- Top with delicious granola, I love making maple pecan granola.
- Add a spoonful of this gluten-free Graham Cracker Crumble topping; so good! See how I used them in my Fall Charcuterie Breakfast Grazing Board (pictured below).
- Stir in a little homemade apple butter and fall will burst forth!
Favorite Pumpkin Recipes
- Best Pumpkin Muffin Recipe with Streusel (Panera Copycat)
- Pumpkin Custard Pie Recipe (Costco Copycat)
- Easy Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe
- Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
- Soft Pumpkin Cookies {with Butterscotch Chips}
More Copycat Recipes
- Hot Honey Recipe
- Best Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
- Orange Scones (Panera Copycat)
- Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
- Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Starbucks Copycat Coffee Cake
I hope you loved this Copycat Noosa Pumpkin Yogurt Recipe — if you did, would you share your creation on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest? And be sure to comment below!
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Equipment
- Small Batter Bowl – 32 ounces
- OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk
- 6 Mini Tulip Jelly Jar with Glass Lids
Ingredients
- 48 oz Greek Yogurt Use your favorite, use plain, vanilla, full-fat or low-fat, try vanilla bean or make your own yogurt.
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 tablespoons Neufchatel cream cheese room temp (I used organic cream cheese)
- 2-3 tablespoons pure Maple Syrup or sub with honey, or sugar-free maple syrup
Instructions
- Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cream cheese into a medium bowl, then pour in the maple syrup.
- Using a sturdy whisk, stir until it's smooth and all ingredients are incorporated. At this point it may be refrigerated up to one week.
- If ready to layer pumpkin yogurt, gather small, clean jars about 8 oz. I used these mini tulip jars from Weck. Using a medium spoon, stir the yogurt, to make it easier to layer. Then drop a large spoonful of yogurt into the bottom of the jar, and tap gently to settle.
- Add a spoonful of pumpkin fruit puree on top of the yogurt, then repeat, finishing with another dollop of pumpkin puree on top. Seal jars until ready to eat. Unless eating right away, I don't recommend adding granola or graham cracker crunch as it will get soft and soggy.
- The pumpkin puree mixture will keep refrigerated and covered for 7 days. May freeze up to 3 months. Pumpkin Greek yogurt will keep sealed in fridge up to 10 days.
Notes
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Jules
Oh my, this is what my dreams are made of!
Thank you! Appreciate your kind comment!
Erin
What can I say but YUM? This yogurt is incredibly delicious, and we’ll be making this again and again. Both kids gave it a thumbs up, too
Sheila Thigpen
These yogurt parfaits were so easy to put together and the absolute perfect addition to our neighborhood fall brunch. Delicious!
Amy Nash
OMG this is my favorite yogurt. Seriously! But I always feel like they don’t give me quite enough pumpkin, lol. So I love the idea to make my own!
Then this recipe will be perfect for you, because you can easily add more pumpkin swirl to your yogurt!