The BEST Pumpkin Recipes

Embrace fall with a delicious collection of the BEST pumpkin recipes! This round-up features both healthy and decadent pumpkin recipes that are easy to make...from cakes and bars, to breads and muffins, to oatmeal, drinks, and so much more!

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Each year on September 1st, I allow myself to crack open that first can of pumpkin (or whip up some Homemade Pumpkin Puree) and get to baking all of my favorite pumpkin recipes!

Well, the magical date has arrived, and this round-up of scrumptious pumpkin recipes is ready to go! The only problem you'll have is deciding what to make first???

Some of these recipes are wholesome and healthy ways to start your day, while others are more decadent desserts. So whatever you're looking for -- from pumpkin bread to pumpkin muffins, from pumpkin cake to pumpkin bars, to everything in between -- I hope you find some pumpkin inspiration for your fall baking (and treat making) below! 🙂

  1. HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE
Homemade Pumpkin Puree in a bowl
Pumpkin Puree
Who needs a can of pumpkin? Homemade Pumpkin Puree requires just a few easy steps for a healthy and delicious base for all of your favorite pumpkin recipes!
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  1. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
Pumpkin Pie Spice in a labeled spice bottle with measuring spoon
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Pie Spice is a homemade spice blend that can be made in bulk and tweaked to your liking, perfect for flavoring all of your favorite fall treats!
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  1. SNICKERDOODLE PUMPKIN BREAD
Sliced Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread on a cutting board
Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread is a sweet, moist pumpkin bread recipe, swirled and topped with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar for a delicious fall treat!
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  1. PUMPKIN ICEBOX CAKE
Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake
Pumpkin Icebox Cake
Pumpkin Icebox Cake (with gingersnaps!) is an easy, no-bake fall dessert of pumpkin, cream cheese, and fresh whipped cream layered with gingersnap cookies that transforms into soft, creamy cake after chilling in the refrigerator!
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  1. HOMEMADE PUMPKIN BUTTER
Close-up of Pumpkin Butter recipe.
Pumpkin Butter
Homemade Pumpkin Butter is a healthy, creamy, easy-to-make spread that's delicious slathered on toast and waffles or stirred into oatmeal and smoothies!
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  1. PUMPKIN BAKED OATMEAL
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal close-up with pecans.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a warm, filling, wholesome breakfast featuring maple syrup, toasted pecans, cinnamon, and warm spices. It can be made gluten-free and dairy-free, it's perfect for making ahead of time, and it's quick to reheat on busy mornings!
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  1. HEALTHY PUMPKIN BREAKFAST BARS
Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars
Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars
Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Bars are soft-baked, chewy, and loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats, coconut oil, & honey for a grab-n-go breakfast or snack!
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  1. OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN OATMEAL
Overnight Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
{Overnight} Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
Wake up to a warm, wholesome, fall breakfast of Overnight Slow Cooker Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal...with a secret trick to prevent the edges from burning!
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  1. PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD or MUFFINS
Stack of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Muffins.
The BEST Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread (or Muffins)
This soft, moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is perfectly spiced and studded with chocolate chips. It can also be baked as muffins, and it's so delicious that it will replace any other pumpkin bread recipe you've ever tried!
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  1. PUMPKIN GRANOLA
Healthy Pumpkin Granola ~ crunchy, golden, and easy to make, loaded with wholesome oats, toasty nuts, real pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, & warm fall spices! | FiveHeartHome.com
Pumpkin Granola
Pumpkin Granola is crunchy, golden, and easy to make, loaded with wholesome oats, toasty nuts, real pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, & warm fall spices!
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  1. CHEWY PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy cookie bars loaded with pumpkin, oatmeal, warm spices, and chocolate chips for a yummy fall treat!
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  1. EASY PUMPKIN OATMEAL
Quick & Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal ~ a healthy, yummy fall breakfast recipe loaded with pumpkin, almond butter, chia seeds, and cinnamon & spices, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, and topped with roasted pumpkin seeds! | FiveHeartHome.com
Quick & Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
Quick & Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal is a healthy, yummy fall breakfast recipe loaded with pumpkin, almond butter, chia seeds, and cinnamon & spices, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, and topped with roasted pumpkin seeds!
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  1. ALL-NATURAL PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE CREAMER
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer is made with real pumpkin puree, milk, cream, maple syrup, & spices for all-natural Pumpkin Spice Lattes!
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  1. PUMPKIN BISCOFF BUNDT CAKE
Pumpkin Bundt Cake slice on a plate
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
With flavors of pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, and caramelized cookies, this moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake boasts a Biscoff swirl and a topping of Biscoff glaze!
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  1. PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Pumpkin Smoothie
A thick, creamy Pumpkin Smoothie is a cinnamon-spiced, honey-sweetened fall spin on a healthy oat smoothie!
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  1. WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLES
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Waffles (Dairy-Free)
Pumpkin Spice Waffles
These pumpkin waffles are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, boasting crispy exteriors with light and airy interiors. You would never guess that they're 100% whole wheat, and as an added bonus, they can easily be made dairy-free.
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  1. PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW
Aerial view of Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is a fall spin on iced coffee reminiscent of the popular drink from Starbucks...except this version is easy to make with natural ingredients including real pumpkin puree!
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  1. WARM PUMPKIN SPICE DRINK
Warm Pumpkin Spice Drink
Warm Pumpkin Spice Drink
This warm, comforting drink tastes like pumpkin pie in a mug! It's caffeine-free, though you can mix it with coffee to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drink can also be made dairy-free.
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  1. HEALTHY PUMPKIN MUFFINS
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins in rows on cooling rack.
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are soft, moist, easy to make, and loaded with wholesome ingredients including whole wheat flour and yogurt…but they’re so yummy that nobody will ever guess they’re healthy!
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So which of these fabulous pumpkin recipes are you just itching to make?

I hope you enjoy anything you try! 🙂

Pumpkin Recipes collage with recipes including desserts, bars, muffins, quick breads, drinks, breakfasts, and more.

If you enjoyed this collection of curated recipes, you might also like to check out these other seasonal round-ups!

Post originally published on August 30, 2015, and updated on August 30, 2017, September 23, 2021, and September 4, 2024.

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