Best Pumpkin Recipes

I freaking LOVE October. Pumpkins, costumes, cider, the smell of fallen leaves, MY BIRTHDAY, and lots and lots of candy… what’s not to love?

In celebration of October and all things pumpkin, I’ve put together this little collection of pumpkin recipes to make your life just a little bit easier. I highly suggest you try each and every one of them. After all, you can’t ever have too much pumpkin, right? What’s the worst that could happen? You turn into a big ‘ol jack-o-lantern, Violet Beauregarde style? Admit it, that would be pretty cool.

Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are moist, subtly sweet, full of warm spices and have a hidden dollop of sweet cream cheese in the center.

5 from 14 votes

$4.92 recipe / $0.41 each
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Looking for a budget-friendly way to get your pumpkin spice fix? Just make a batch of these irresistible Pumpkin Muffins!

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Milk being poured into a bowl of pumpkin pie oatmeal with nuts.

Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is a great make-ahead breakfast option that has all the great flavors of pumpkin pie packed into whole grain oats.

4.80 from 152 votes

$3.84 recipe / $0.64 serving
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All of the deliciousness of pumpkin pie baked into a healthy breakfast oatmeal. This is the #1 reader-favorite pumpkin recipe. …And I’m not going to argue with that.

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Side view of a pumpkin pie bar on a white plate with whipped cream on top.

These easy Pumpkin Pie Bars are rich, creamy, full of warm spices, and made with a buttery shortbread crust. The perfect stress-free dessert to make this holiday season!

4.59 from 17 votes

$6.11 recipe / $0.68 serving
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When you’ve got a taste for pumpkin pie, but you don’t want the added stress of making a homemade pie crust, these Pumpkin Pie Bars are the perfect treat!

Easy Pumpkin Chili

Overhead view of a bowl of pumpkin chili with cheese and tortilla chips

Pumpkin chili is hearty but light and packed with fiber and other nutrients. It’s the perfect warm and cozy bowl of fall flavors.

4.92 from 78 votes

$9.73 recipe / $1.62 serving
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Add a little canned pumpkin puree to a pot of chili makes it extra smooth and rich, without being overly heavy. You’ve got to try this deliciously unique combo!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie

Forget the PSL, this pumpkin smoothie should be the official drink of October. It’s fast, easy, and tastes like a pumpkin pie milkshake!

4.86 from 21 votes

$0.94 each
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Seriously SO GOOD. Luckily, October is usually still pretty warm in Louisiana, so I can enjoy this frosty treat for a couple more months to come… It also makes a rather refreshing post-workout treat.

Easy Pumpkin Soup

One bowl of easy tomato soup with sour cream swirled in and a gold spoon in the middle

This easy Pumpkin Soup is light and brothy, with mellow pumpkin flavor and a savory, smoky-spiced finish. Canned pumpkin and a handful of pantry staples make it a budget-friendly fall lunch or starter, ready in just 20 minutes.

4.40 from 28 votes

$2.69 recipe / $0.67 serving
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If you’re not into the coconut-spiciness of the other pumpkin soup, this is a super easy, basic pumpkin soup recipe. And if you’re feeling creative, this soup is an excellent blank canvas for all sorts of delicious add-ins! (black beans, cauliflower, hot sauce, chipotle, whatever.)

Pumpkin Bread

This easy Pumpkin Bread recipe makes two soft, tender loaves packed with warm spices and cozy fall flavor using simple, budget-friendly ingredients!

4.88 from 16 votes

$5.45 recipe / $0.21 slice
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This pumpkin bread is the perfect warm and cozy baked good to make on a Sunday morning to have with brunch or coffee, and it will make your house smell amazing, too!

Spicy Coconut & Pumpkin Soup

Spicy Coconut and Pumpkin Soup

This Spicy Coconut and Pumpkin Soup is perfectly balanced with creamy coconut milk, spicy red pepper flakes and pumpkin’s natural subtle sweetness.

4.64 from 19 votes

$6.98 recipe / $1.16 serving
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This soup is one of my favorite recipes and I regret that it doesn’t get more attention. It’s simple, fast, and incredibly delicious.

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Make your Thanksgiving dollar go further by using simple pantry staples to make these adorable and affordable Mini Pumpkin Pies!

5 from 15 votes

$2.78 recipe / $0.23 each
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These adorable little single-serving pumpkin pies are the best option for any party, Thanksgiving gathering, or if you just want to keep a few for yourself stashed in the freezer for later. 😉

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

Pumpkin cream cheese spread is the perfect autumn spread for bagels, toast, graham crackers, or even dipping apples.

5 from 2 votes

$1.61 recipe / $0.27 serving
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Pumpkin and cream cheese were made for each other. If you’re craving pumpkin-flavored cheesecake, this is a good substitution. You can put it on bagels, crackers, cookies, or just a spoon. It’s gooood.

Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie

This Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie is the perfect special touch for your Thanksgiving dinner, without adding a lot of extra work or unusual ingredients.

4.79 from 14 votes

$4.70 recipe / $0.59 serving
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This pumpkin pie is extra special because it’s made with nutty brown butter and rich maple syrup. The perfect special touch to create all of those perfectly cozy fall-vibes!

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

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Make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice from scratch as needed for all of your fall recipes.

4.50 from 6 votes

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If you can’t find pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice blend at your local grocery, it’s SUPER easy to mix up at home.

Curried Lentil and Pumpkin Soup

Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup

A spoonful of lentil and pumpkin soup being lifted from the bowl

This Curried Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is super fast and easy, and will keep you warm from the inside out on chilly fall evenings!

4.77 from 105 votes

$3.55 recipe / $0.59 serving
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This hearty and flavorful soup is inexpensive, filling, and satisfying. The perfect budget-friendly soup to keep you full and warm through those Autumn nights!