Pumpkin Recipes to Pump You Up for Autumn

It’s coming and we can’t stop it…cooler night, shorter days, and crisp leaves under our feet. WAHHHHH! We could grump around and mourn the loss of summer all month long. But, I thought – this year – maybe we could try to make the best of it with some of my best pumpkin recipes.

Why pumpkin? It comes down to convenience, affordability, and, of course, good nutrition. Canned pumpkin is a genius invention, really, and there are few ingredients in my pantry I rank higher. For about a dollar a can, you have 15 ounces of a ready-to-use vegetable that is packed with vitamin A and fiber. Canned pumpkin lends wonderful texture and flavor to baked goods, and is a fantastic addition to savory dishes as well.

Check out these recipes that use pumpkin in different, delicious ways. We can’t stop autumn from coming, but we can make it delicious 🙂

7 Pumpkin Recipes to Pump You Up for Autumn

Best Ever Lowfat Pumpkin Bread

As far as pumpkin recipes go, a good pumpkin bread is a must-have standard. But it doesn’t have to be a calorie calamity. Greek yogurt and canned pumpkin allow you to cut way down on the oil in this Best Ever Lowfat Pumpkin Bread, yet it still produces a moist, flavorful bread that will disappear before your very eyes. Pumpkin has magical properties that way.

Autumn Harvest Chili

This Autumn Harvest Chili is loaded with pumpkin, carrots, and sweet potato. It’s a sweet and savory chili without beans that will win over even the most skittish of chili-eaters.

Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix

What’s better than Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix? How about the fact that it’s ready in only 20 minutes. This old-fashioned snack features a variety of cereals, pretzels, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin seeds. Your microwave is your best friend here – no hot oven required!

Pumpkin Carrot Raisin Muffins

Whether you’re looking for a breakfast treat or a mid-morning pick-me-up, Pumpkin Carrot Raisin Muffins answer the call. These traditional pumpkin muffins are made even sweeter with carrots and raisins.

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Honey Cinnamon Butter

There is nothing better on a cool crisp morning than these Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Honey Cinnamon Butter – I am drooling just thinking about it.

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins

These Mini Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins are cuter than a bowl full of buttons (and a gazillion times better tasting). Add a few of these little darlings to a packed lunch. Your kids will be the envy of the entire cafeteria!

Salted Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Stuffed with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

FLAVOR BOOMTOWN! Get a load of these Salted Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Stuffed with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting! This is one of those pumpkin recipes that people will be talking about long after they’ve been gobbled up. The dark chocolate, the creamy pumpkin frosting, and the crunchy pretzel – it all works!