There is the magical thing in the Midwest known as frozen custard. Growing up in Texas, I had never experienced the glory of this until I came to college. Now, I can’t even look at ice cream the same. Custard has set the bar high above even Blue Bell. (Yes, I said it.) A local custard shop makes a pumpkin pie custard concrete. Imagine an actual piece of pumpkin pie stirred into creamy, frozen, vanilla custard. It is pure heaven-and packed with more calories than I care to know about. Since I had my quota of custard for the month within the first week and a half, I decided that I needed a substitute.This yogurt parfait is a healthier version of a creamy pumpkin treat (though not nearly as indulgent). No cooking required, it only took assembling. It would make a nice addition to a fall brunch or a simply a dessert that’s healthy enough to eat as often as you’d like. It took only about 10 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients:-walnuts
-cinnamon graham crackers
-pumpkin pie filling (chilled)
-vanilla yogurt
-maple syrup
Method:
1. Crush walnuts and set aside. Crumble graham crackers to desired size and mix with crushed walnuts.
2. Mix 1 cup of yogurt and 1/2 cup of pie filling until blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
3. Layer dry mixture with yogurt mixture in a small serving dish.
4. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and walnuts on top. Serve immediately. (Makes two servings)
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Oh yes. This recipe is perfect for the week (when things are just a tad bit more hectic). 🙂 Anything pumpkin this time of year, I am sold.
Yep- quick and seasonal!!
You chose the best of fall, for sure!! These recipes looks easy and tasty and fall-ish to have almost every day. 😉 I *may* go overboard on fall recipes….
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Thanks Jasanna!
I can’t say I’ve ever had custard, but now that you mention it is better than Blue Bell, I have to get my hands on some and try this recipe out! It looks so delicious.
OK, let me clarify…This recipe is a substitute sweet treat but doesn’t even come close to frozen custard!!! If you can find a place that sells it, beware!
Lovin pumpkin right now. This would make a nice healthy breakfast. And I here pumpkin is a superfood!!
hear….not here…silly me!
Haha! I knew what you meant, Maureen.
Frozen custard is the best thing in the world… but probably not the healthiest :). Nice to have an alternative! I love pumpkin this time of year.
did you know I worked at sheridans while in high school? I ate my weight in custard. that yogurt recipe looks delish! must try it sometime. thanks heath!