I’m quite strict in my belief that PSLs and pumpkin-flavored everything shouldn’t start until after Labor Day. But LDW is late this year so I’ll let a few things slide early. I’ve been pinning pumpkin recipes like crazy and have found a bunch of mouth-watering fall-flavored pumpkin-forward recipes that I thought I’d share today.
What’s your favorite pumpkin recipe that isn’t pie or bread? I’m ready to embrace pumpkin season in the kitchen head-on!
Pumpkin Recipes for Breakfast
Paleo Pumpkin Bread (My recipe): I know Paleo isn’t really a thing anymore (or is it?) but this grain-free pumpkin bread is always a hit. It’s super moist and flavorful.
Pumpkin Pancakes (Cookie & Kate): Amalia and I are going to try these this weekend!
Pumpkin Smoothie (My recipe): I totally forgot about this smoothie recipe but made it this week and forgot how delicious and creamy it is!
Pumpkin Recipes for Lunch
Easiest Pumpkin Soup Ever (Happily Eva After): Such a cute presentation too!
Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Hummus (Simply Whisked): Yum.
Pumpkin Grilled Cheese (Martha Stewart): I make my grilled cheeses with goat cheese which is a totally different vibe but I think it would still work with the pumpkin.
Pumpkin Recipes for Dinner
Pumpkin Coconut Curry Bowls (Love & Lemons): The same site has a pumpkin tortilla soup that also looks pretty great.
Pumpkin Enchiladas (Whitney Bond): This one is intriguing… a little weird but intriguing! And the photo makes them look delish.
Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti (Pinch of Yum): And on another pasta note, I’m dying to try this creamy vegan pumpkin penne made with cashew cream.
Yesss. Pumpkin everything. Not making these yet, but bookmarking for say, September 21?
Love a pumpkin pie protein shake! 1/4 c pumpkin, protein powder, half a banana, a bit of maple syrup, a few shakes of pumpkin pie spice, a scoop of almond butter (all very precious measurements haha!) and some ice and milk of choice. Yum!
Yum! Can wait to try the bread, pancakes, soup, grilled cheese, and maybe enchiladas??? Here’s one to add to your breakfast list: slow cooker pumpkin oatmeal (https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-creamy-pumpkin-spice-oatmeal-250979). Definitely grease the crockpot thoroughly unless you want to use a pickax to clean dried oatmeal off later! I’ve also made and enjoyed the Aarti pumpkin oatmeal recipe on food network, which you can make on the stovetop.