1. Gather Your Ingredients: Lay out all your ingredients on the counter. This makes the process smoother and ensures you don’t miss anything.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add the plain non-fat Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, sugar-free maple syrup (or your chosen sweetener), and vanilla extract.

3. Add the Spices: Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice and a tiny pinch of salt. The salt helps to enhance all the other flavors, so don’t skip it!

4. Mix Thoroughly: Using a spoon or a small whisk, stir all the ingredients together until they are completely combined and smooth. Make sure there are no streaks of yogurt or pumpkin left.

5. Adjust Consistency (If Needed): If the mixture seems too thick for your liking, add milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.

6. Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Take a small taste and add more sweetener if you prefer it sweeter, or a little more pumpkin pie spice if you want a stronger fall flavor.

7. Serve and Garnish: Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into a serving bowl. If desired, top with a sprinkle of granola for crunch, chopped nuts, a dash of extra cinnamon, or a dollop of light whipped cream for an extra treat.

8. Enjoy Immediately: This bowl is best enjoyed fresh, but it can also be chilled for a short period if you prefer it colder.