My Favorite 2-Ingredient Breakfast Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie

I eat Greek yogurt for breakfast every morning; it’s my weekday power move. The protein keeps me fueled up to lunch, and the probiotics keep my gut happy. But even the best routines need a remix, so I add toppings like a boss: granola or All-Bran Buds (fiber, people!), fresh or frozen berries, dried fruit, toasted nuts, and sometimes a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom when I want to feel fancy before 9 a.m.

But my all-time favorite yogurt upgrade? Canned pumpkin pie filling. A few spoonfuls turn plain yogurt into a bougie dessert parfait in disguise—rich, silky, spiced, and yes, loaded with fiber. Don't forget, pumpkin is a vegetable, after all.

Why I Love to Add Pumpkin Pie Filling to Yogurt

Pumpkin pie filling is a one-stop shop for that seasonal flavor—it's already blended with warming spices, vanilla, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. You'll find it in the baking aisle of just about every grocery store during the fall, and it does all the heavy lifting in this quick-fix breakfast that delivers maximum cozy with minimal effort.

Because pie filling is sweetened and flavored, I stick with plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt for the base. The tangy plain dairy perfectly balances the sweetness from the canned add-on, letting the spiced pumpkin flavor shine without competition.

How I Make Breakfast Taste Like Pumpkin Pie

For one serving, you'll need 1/2 cup unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup canned pumpkin pie filling. Simply spoon the yogurt and pie filling in alternating layers for a parfait-style treat, or stir them together for a mousse-like texture. At this point, you've spent maybe two minutes on breakfast, so if you've got a third minute to spare, go wild with a sprinkle of toasted pecans or your favorite granola. Any fat content of yogurt works, so just roll with your preference.

Have a partial can of plain pumpkin purée hanging around? You can use that instead, but just add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice and a drizzle of maple syrup to create your own custom blend. Breakfast can taste like dessert if you let it.