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10 Must Try Pumpkin Recipes

It’s pumpkin season, so here are 10 must try pumpkin recipes that will help you celebrate Fall! I love both sweet and savory pumpkin recipes so I’ve included my favorites of each.

Because many of my recipes use pumpkin puree, here is my recipe for homemade pumpkin puree recipe and how to easily make it. This can be helpful when canned pumpkin is hard to find in the stores.

1 – Gluten Free Pumpkin Blender Bread

This gluten free pumpkin blender bread is a favorite! The texture of this bread is addictive and when coupled with the spices and flavors, it’s such a yummy combination.

2 – Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake

What is more iconic than pumpkin spice sheet cake! This is perfect to bring to a Fall social or party and I guarantee all your guest will love it!

3 – Red Thai Curry With Pumpkin

Looking for a way to spice up your pumpkin use? Look no further than this delicious red Thai curry with pumpkin. I honestly order this off the menu of most Thai restaurants that I go to because it’s a favorite of mine. Luckily, this version is easy to make at home and hit the spot for that Thai take out craving.

4 – Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake No Protein Powder

Start the day with this pumpkin spice protein shake that doesn’t use protein powder. I love this shake and could drink it any day of the year but it feels extra appropriate in the Fall. It also makes a refreshing and delicious snack through out the day too.

5 – Pumpkin Cornbread

This cornbread, what can I say about this pumpkin cornbread?!?! I literally drool when I think about it! It’s subtly sweet and pleasantly salty and savory and goes so good with a big bowl of chili! I have had many friends and family make this recipe year after year and they love it too!

6 – Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna

This pumpkin and sausage lasagna is savory and decadent and I love it! The pumpkin is incorporated into a creamy sauce that compliments the sausage.

7 – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are such a fall classic and for good reason! They are soft and cakey with spices that compliment the chocolate chips.

8 – Pumpkin Croissant Rolls

These pumpkin croissant rolls are a little more technical but so worth the time and effort to make! They have pumpkin in the dough and the dough gets layers of butter rolled into it and the result is a slightly denser croissant that is delicious.

9 – Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup

If you are craving a creamy and comforting soup this Fall season this pumpkin coconut curry is a great option!

10 – Pumpkin and Sausage Gumbo

This pumpkin and sausage gumbo has chunks of pumpkin in it with vegetables and sausage in a rich broth. Serve it over rice and enjoy a comforting Fall meal.