This pumpkin frozen yogurt bark is the easiest frozen fall snack made with creamy Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, vanilla, and pumpkin spice. Just mix, spread, add your favorite toppings, and freeze!
It's creamy, packed with fall flavor, and easy to make with no added sugar if you'd like. Plus, it's a fun way to use up that little bit of pumpkin that's ALWAYS left in the can after making a fall recipe.
As a pediatric dietitian and busy mom, I love taking foods we already eat and serving them in different ways. If your little one loves yogurt, freezing it into bark completely changes the texture and eating experience without requiring you to make something complicated.
And the best part is that the kids can help add all the toppings! Making this into a snack activity, even though yes it's def a bit messy.
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
- only a few simple ingredients
- no baking required
- made with protein-rich Greek yogurt
- easy to make with no added sugar
- freezer-friendly
- customizable with different toppings
- a fun way to use leftover pumpkin purée
- easy for kids to help make
- perfect for an easy fall snack or dessert
If you're looking for more pumpkin recipes, be sure to check out my pumpkin peanut butter cups (basically Reese's dupes) and pumpkin zucchini muffins for more yum fall snacks!
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- Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How to Make Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Hint for the Best Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Substitutions
- The Best Toppings for Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Equipment
- How to Store Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Toddler Dietitian Tiff's Tip
- FAQ
- Related
- Pairing
- Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
Ingredients You'll Need
Here's what you'll need to make this easy pumpkin frozen yogurt bark:
- Greek yogurt (or your favorite dairy-free yogurt): Plain Greek yogurt works best because it's thick and creamy. Its lower water content also helps create a creamier frozen yogurt bark compared with regular yogurt.
- Pumpkin purée: Make sure you're using 100% pure pumpkin rather than pumpkin pie filling. It adds pumpkin flavor, that fun orange color, fiber, and beta-carotene.
- Vanilla: A little vanilla helps bring out the natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with pumpkin.
- Pumpkin pie spice: This gives the bark that classic fall flavor. You can also simply use cinnamon if that's what you have.
- Maple syrup or honey: Totally optional! Add a little if your family prefers a sweeter frozen yogurt bark, or leave it out for a no-added-sugar option.
- Toppings: This is where you can make it your own! Try peanut or seed butter, hemp hearts, mini chocolate chips, granola, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, or fruit.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Step 1: Add the Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, and optional maple syrup to a mixing bowl. Stir until everything is smooth and evenly combined.
- Step 2: Line a small baking sheet or freezer-safe dish with parchment paper. Spread the pumpkin yogurt mixture into an even layer about ¼-½ inch thick. Try not to spread it TOO thin. A slightly thicker layer will give you creamier pieces that are easier to bite once frozen.
- Step 3: Now for the fun part! Drizzle peanut butter or seed butter over the yogurt and sprinkle with your favorite toppings. I love adding hemp hearts and a few mini chocolate chips for a little crunch and sweetness.
- Step 4: Place the pan flat in the freezer for about 3-4 hours, or until completely frozen. Once frozen, lift the bark off the parchment paper and break or cut it into pieces. Enjoy straight from the freezer or let it sit for a few minutes to soften before serving.
Hint for the Best Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
For the creamiest pumpkin frozen yogurt bark, use a thick, full-fat Greek yogurt and don't spread the mixture too thin. Aim for about ¼-½ inch thick. A thicker layer stays creamier and is easier to bite, while a very thin layer can freeze harder and become more icy.
Substitutions
This pumpkin frozen yogurt bark is so easy to adhere to dietary needs! Here are some ideas:
- Dairy-free: Swap the Greek yogurt for a thick, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt. Coconut-based yogurt tends to work especially well because of its thicker, creamier texture.
- Nut-free: Skip the peanut or nut butter drizzle and use sunflower seed butter or another tolerated seed butter instead.
- Vegan: Use a thick plant-based yogurt, maple syrup if you'd like added sweetness, and dairy-free toppings such as vegan chocolate chips.
- No added sugar: Simply leave out the maple syrup. For a little extra natural sweetness, mix in some mashed ripe banana or use an unsweetened fruit purée.
- Gluten-free: The pumpkin frozen yogurt bark base is naturally gluten-free. If adding granola, graham crackers, cereal, or other toppings, choose certified gluten-free options as needed.
- Pumpkin pie spice: Use cinnamon instead, or make your own combination with cinnamon, a tiny pinch of nutmeg, and ginger.
- Greek yogurt: Regular yogurt can work in a pinch, but the bark will likely be thinner and icier. For the creamiest frozen yogurt bark, I recommend sticking with a thick Greek-style yogurt.
The Best Toppings for Frozen Yogurt Bark
You can customize your pumpkin frozen yogurt bark with whatever you already have in the pantry. Some of our favorites include:
- peanut butter
- almond or cashew butter
- sunflower seed butter
- mini chocolate chips
- hemp hearts
- chia seeds
- granola
- pumpkin seeds
- finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- crushed graham crackers
- sliced banana
- finely diced apple
- dried cranberries
- cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
For babies and younger toddlers, make sure toppings are modified appropriately for their age and eating abilities. If you want a more fruity option, try my strawberry banana frozen yogurt bark or strawberry mango frozen yogurt bark!
Equipment
You’ll need a medium mixing bowl, spoon or whisk for mixing the pumpkin yogurt, measuring cups and spoons, and a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezer-safe dish for spreading the bark. A spatula or the back of a spoon also works well for spreading the yogurt mixture into an even layer before adding your toppings and freezing.
How to Store Frozen Yogurt Bark
Once your pumpkin frozen yogurt bark is completely frozen, break it into pieces and transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container or silicone bag.
Store in the freezer for up to 1 month, although the texture will be best within the first couple of weeks.
Because frozen yogurt bark melts as it warms, don't transfer leftovers to the refrigerator. Take out the amount you plan to eat and keep the remaining bark frozen.
Toddler Dietitian Tiff's Tip
If your toddler isn't sure about pumpkin yet, combining it with a familiar food like yogurt can be another opportunity for exposure. We're not trying to hide the pumpkin!
Let your little one see you scoop it into the bowl. Have them help stir the yogurt and pumpkin together or sprinkle toppings over the bark.
Seeing, touching, smelling, stirring, and helping prepare foods are all ways kids can become more familiar with them. Even if they don't actually eat the food that day!
FAQ
It typically takes about 3-4 hours to freeze completely. The exact time will depend on how thick you spread the yogurt and your freezer.
Greek yogurt tends to create a creamier texture than regular yogurt because it's thicker and contains less water. Spreading the mixture too thin can also result in very hard, icy pieces.
Yes, but Greek yogurt works best. Regular yogurt contains more liquid, so your bark may be thinner and icier once frozen.
Absolutely. If using sweetened vanilla yogurt, you can leave out the vanilla extract and may not need any maple syrup.
The ingredients can be baby-friendly, but frozen bark can become very firm. Let it soften significantly before serving and modify it into an appropriate size and texture for your baby's eating skills.
Yes! Simply omit the maple syrup. You can also add mashed ripe banana if you'd like more natural sweetness.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this pumpkin frozen yogurt bark:
Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt Bark
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or a dash of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey optional for sweetness
- 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter or seed butter optional, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoon hemp hearts optional
- 2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt, pumpkin purée, vanilla , pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, and optional maple syrup to a medium mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
- Line a small baking sheet or freezer-safe dish with parchment paper. Spread the pumpkin yogurt mixture into an even layer about ¼-½ inch thick.
- Drizzle the peanut or seed butter over the yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with hemp hearts, mini chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings.
- Place the pan flat in the freezer for about 3-4 hours, or until completely firm.
- Lift the frozen yogurt bark from the parchment paper and break or cut it into pieces. Let soften slightly before serving, especially for younger children.
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