For the Love of Pumpkin–15 Recipes to Try This Fall

It’s Fall Y’all, which means its pumpkin season! Time to decorate, bake and cook with pumpkins!

Fun fact–a pumpkin is scientifically a fruit, as it contains seeds.

Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy, with a low caloric content. Its nutrients and antioxidants may boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health. Try incorporating pumpkin into your diet today to reap its health benefits.

Pumpkin is very versatile and easy to add in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as cocktails. Let’s have pumpkin for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!

So, in the spirit of the great pumpkin, I’ve picked fifteen of my all-time favorite recipes that incorporate pumpkin:

BREAKFAST

1. PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL BY THE GLOWING FRIDGE

This oatmeal is perfect any crisp Fall morning. Nothing better for breakfast than a bowl of oats to keep you going until lunch!

2. PUMPKIN SPICE STREUSEL MUFFINS BY THE BUSY BAKER

These muffins are perfect for a quick on the go breakfast. Make ahead to grab and go! They are filled with pumpkin spice and everything nice!

 Photo Courtesy of The Busy Baker

3. PUMPKIN DONUT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE BY A LATTE FOOD

Breakfast of champions! This French toast casserole has a fun Fall twist with the addition of donut holes and pumpkin puree.

LUNCH

4. CHEDDAR PUMPKIN MAC AND CHEESE BY TRIAL AND EATER

Elevate the classic mac and cheese for Fall––add pumpkin! This is an easy and delicious lunchtime (or dinnertime) meal.

5. ROAST PUMPKIN, SPINACH AND FETA SALAD BY RECIPE TIN EATS

Salads are perfect for lunch any time of year! The roasted pumpkin makes this a perfect Fall salad, and it’s absolutely delightful drizzled with the Honey Balsamic Dressing!

 Photo Courtesy of Recipe Tin Eats

6. PUMPKIN APPLE SOUP BY WHISK AFFAIR

Elevate your pumpkin soup game––add apples! The apples add a tasty tang that’s delightful for a warm lunch.

DINNER

7. PUMPKIN SLOPPY JOES BY PRIMALLY INSPIRED

Schedules tend to get busy in the Fall. Try this fix it and forget it crock pot recipe for Sloppy Joes––with pumpkin!

8. PUMPKIN AND GOUDA PIZZA BY DISHING OUT HEALTH

Here’s a Fall pizza to try! What’s the special Fall ingredient––pumpkin! The health benefits of pumpkin makes this pizza a healthy choice for dinner!

 Photo Courtesy of Dishing Out Health

9. PUMPKIN RAVIOLI IN APPLE SAGE BUTTER SAUCE BY A WICKED WISK

Nothing better than some comfort food for dinner! These homemade raviolis are simple to make––fun for the family to chip in and help make dinner.

DESSERT

10. CARAMEL PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKE BY TOGETHER AS FAMILY

This bundt cake is so moist. It’s perfectly spiced and topped off with the best homemade salted caramel frosting ever!

11. PUMPKIN GOOEY BUTTER COOKIE BY JULIE BLANNER

These cookies are really easy to make! They are thick, soft, and gooey, with just the right amount of pumpkin and spice.

 Photo Courtesy of Julie Blanner

12. WHIPPED PUMPKIN SPICE MOUSSE BY LIVING WELL MOM

This recipe is quick and easy! It includes all the favorite pumpkin spice flavors and whips them up in a delightfully creamy dessert. 

COCKTAILS

13. PUMPKIN PATCH PUNCH BY HALF BAKED HARVEST

Give you next gathering a taste of Fall with this cocktail recipe. Pitcher perfect! Great for everything from Halloween to Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving, and every other day in between. 

14. SPIKED PUMPKIN HORCHATA BY SUGAR AND CHARM

This recipe has all the spice a pumpkin cocktail should and its delicious sip after sip! Perfect for Fall nights.

Photo Courtesy of Sugar and Charm

15. PUMPKIN PIE SANGRIA BY THAT’S SO MICHELLE

Get your Fall on and try this spiced up sangria recipe. Its dessert in a cocktail.

So, next time you’re at the grocery store, remember to pick up some pumpkin! There is a recipe you can use it in this Fall!

Looking for pumpkins to decorate your home for Fall? Be sure to shop DeckdHome.com! So many pumpkins, and more Fall/Halloween decor!

      

Happy Fall Y’all!

Liss