Pumpkin Pudding

It’s officially pumpkin season, which we love for so many reasons, not least because pumpkin puree is such a gold mine of vitamin A! Whether you enjoy pumpkin in pasta, muffins, bread, or these pudding jars below, pumpkin is nutrient-rich with fiber and almost a day’s worth of vitamin A per 1/2 cup. 

These pudding cups came to be while I was testing a pumpkin bread recipe and had a little bit of pumpkin puree to use up. I wanted to make a snack for my kids, so I added in yogurt, vanilla, spice, and maple syrup. 

The amount of maple syrup you add will really depend on the yogurt that you choose. If you use a plain yogurt, you’ll likely add about 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup. If you use a sweetened yogurt, then you likely don’t need to add much. I also love pumpkin spice, so I add a heaping teaspoon, but you can add more/less of the spice, including the vanilla. 

That’s it! So easy— I prefer these with a little crunch, so I like to top with granola for a nice texture contrast. These jars will store in the fridge for 3-4 days, so you can make a few and then pack them for snack, breakfast, school lunch. Any mini jars will work; these jars are the ones that we like that have a silicone sleeve for school. 

More Pumpkin Recipes:

• Pumpkin Chia Pudding Cups
• Grilled Tofu Panini with Pumpkin Seed Spread
• Pumpkin Butter
• Vegan Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Vegan Cornbread Muffins
• Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
• Pumpkin Waffles

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Pumpkin Pudding

A creamy, high-protein pudding made with pumpkin puree, yogurt and lightly sweetened to preference.

Print Recipe

Prep Time:5 minutes minutes

Total Time:5 minutes minutes

Servings:2 servings

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• Silicone Glass Jars

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yogurt of choice I highly recommend a vanilla, but plain works too
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree can go up to 1/2 cup depending on preference, I like about 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, and pinch nutmeg, clove, ginger and allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
• Maple syrup, to taste this will really depend on the sweetness of your yogurt!

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, adjusting for taste.
• Divide into small jars or bowls and enjoy! Also great topped with granola.