10 Must-Try Easy Pumpkin Recipes

To get in the fall spirit, try these 10 Easy Pumpkin Recipes that are packed with pumpkin flavor, loaded with nutrients, and simple so you can get back to Halloween decorating! Whether it’s savory or sweet, you’ll find something to enjoy!

It’s officially back-to-school season here in the New York, which means FALL is here… even if the calendar begs to differ and it’s 90+ degrees out this week. WOOF!

Nothing screams “I’m ready for fall” than cracking open your first can of pumpkin for the season. Usually as a content creator I work ahead, but this year, I still haven’t made any new pumpkin recipes.

When I was brainstorming about what to make this year, I realized I’ve made so many from my list already, so I wanted to share them all in one neat place so you can check them off your list this year too.

Meet my 10 favorite easy pumpkin recipes that you MUST TRY this fall season…

And P.S. I love to stock up on canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling as every recipe says!!) on Thrive Market because it’s delivered straight to my door, so I don’t have to do all the heavy lifting!!

1 . Pumpkin Cookie Dough Dip

Pumpkin Cookie Dough Dip is a great after-school snack, full of pumpkin flavor, but made from nourishing ingredients for a healthy snack with protein, high fiber carbs, and healthy fats. I encourage you to try it straight from the container with a spoon!

Serve it with apple slices for a crunch – I love a Granny Smith because the tart green apple compliments the sweeter pumpkin dip really well.

Runner up: Savory Pumpkin Hummus that combines my traditional hummus recipe with pumpkin puree. I think this is a great Thanksgiving appetizer to jazz up a charcuterie board or veggie tray to get some veg in!

2 . Pumpkin Pizza Crust

This is such an oldie, but a goodie that needs to be re-photographed! Pumpkin Pizza Crust was developed in my first studio apartment when I was in my dietetic internship (training to become the dietitian that I am today!)… and was used in one of my rotations at the Natural Gourmet Institute!

Made from just oats, chia seeds, pumpkin puree, and a ton of spices, it’s not your typical fluffy pizza dough, but more like a flatbread instead.

Bonus: kids will LOVE to make this with you!

3 . Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

My kids LOVE sweets, including cookies, so if I could ADD some nutrition and they still eat ’em up… WHY NOT?! There’s NO added sugar in this recipe, so it can definitely double as a breakfast cookie type of situation!

Do I always do this? NOPE! But it’s a fun way to make your oatmeal cookies more seasonal.

4. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are fluffy and light, packed with pumpkin flavor and naturally sweetened. This delicious, easy breakfast can be made in just one bowl with less than 10 ingredients. Perfect for weekdays and weekends alike.

5. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Creamy, delicious and full of fall flavor, these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats are made with only 5 ingredients and are the perfect breakfast to transition from warm summer days to cool fall mornings with protein, fiber and tons of flavor!

6. Dairy-Free Pumpkin Mac n’ Cheese

Creamy comfort food that will satisfy you for hours? YES PLEASE! This pumpkin “Mac n Cheese” is really just a delicious pumpkin sauce with a hint of cheesiness, thanks to nutritional yeast.

Most dairy-free cheese recipes feature nuts, but this version is nut-free and gets its cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast. Of course, if you wanted to add a handful of cheddar cheese to the pot, go for it!

7. Pumpkin Energy Bites

Energy bites are one of my favorite snacks to make for my kids because they’re loaded with nutrients, but taste like dessert to them! This pumpkin version tastes like fall in a chewy and delicious bite. Ward off hunger, enjoy for a pre-workout energy boost, or satisfy your sweet tooth with no added sugar, but so much flavor!

For a more filling snack, pair with a source of protein, like you’ll learn in my free Hack Your Snack Guide!

8. Pumpkin Truffles

If you’re looking for the perfect little bite of dessert with a hint of pumpkin flavor, look no further than these Pumpkin Truffles! They are creamy on the inside with a pop of pumpkin spice and coated with a chocolate shell and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, for a delicious holiday dessert!

9. Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

If you haven’t tried the uncommon pairing of pumpkin + blueberries, then you’re missing out! These pumpkin muffins are an easy to make blender muffin recipe that’s packed with flavor, low in sugar, and a great make-ahead healthy snack idea! And did I mention made with less than 10 ingredients?!

10. Oat Flour Pumpkin Apple Bread

I couldn’t round out the top 10 pumpkin recipes without a pumpkin bread, no could I?!? This version adds falls other favorite crop: APPLES! The combination of the pumpkin, apples and chocolate chips in a *moist* yet crumbly bread is delicious!! Enjoy every bite because the loaf will fly outta the house!

And that’s it! Ten delicious, nutritious, and easy pumpkin recipes that are perfect for fall!

Happy cooking and baking!
XO