Vertical picture of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps in a platter with cheese, grapes, nuts and pumpkins

What to Eat Now - Pumpkin, Sweet, Savory and Everything In-between!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on September 22, 2019

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12 of our favorite recipes featuring pumpkin. If you love this fall flavor, we've got you covered with sweet and savory recipes! 

Everywhere you look it seems like you can find something pumpkin spice flavored. While it can get a bit extreme, we think it's popular for a reason! These recipes feature this favorite fall flavor and celebrate the season. If you're in the mood to bake, we've got lots of options! And if you're looking for something a little healthier, you'll love the soups and salad dressing featured below. Happy pumpkin season!

Vertical close up picture of Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes on a turquoise cake stand

These moist, never-fail, easy pumpkin cupcakes are loaded with autumn flavor and topped with delicious vanilla bean buttercream and crunchy candied pecans.

 

Vertical picture of Crispy Chewy Toffee Pumpkin Cookies in a stack on a black background

These delicious Pumpkin Cookies are crisp and chewy at the same time and studded with buttery, crunchy toffee bits. They're also one-bowl, no-mixer - a cookie lover's dream come true!

 

Vertical picture of Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup in a white mug

No one will know you cheated just a bit with this Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup. Honestly, no one will care! It's so easy and so… delicious!

 

Vertical picture of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps in a platter with cheese, grapes, nuts and pumpkins

Make your own (Copycat) Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps! They're way easier than you think and actually taste better!

 

Overhead picture of Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread sliced

Love Starbucks Pumpkin Bread? Bet you'll love this moist, tender, incredibly delicious Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread even more!

 

Vertical picture of Pumpkin Crumb Muffin on a black background with powdered sugar on top

These Pumpkin Crumb Muffins are super moist and full of delicious warm-spiced flavor. The buttery, crumbly topping takes these little gems over the top!

 

Vertical picture of Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies on a cooling rack on a black background

Need a delicious, sweet snack for an autumn party or a Halloween celebration? These delicious little Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies will be a hit!

 

Vertical picture of two Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Bourbon Brown Butter Buttercream on a light blue and white napkin

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies- You won't even believe how fabulous these are! The cookies are soft, moist and loaded with warm fall spices; but the filling is what sends them over the top. It's the most magically delicious buttercream ever!!

 

Vertical picture of Easy Pumpkin Praline Cobbler in a pie pan with flowers and white bowls in the background

With a buttery crumble topping and a delicious pumpkin filling, this Easy Pumpkin Praline Cobbler is the perfect Fall dessert. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and everyone will be in pumpkin heaven!

 

Vertical picture of Baked Pumpkin Buttermilk Donuts on a cooling rack on a black background

You won't believe how good these Buttermilk Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Butter-Maple Glaze are! And they are baked not fried!

 

Vertical picture of Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette in a small glass pitcher

This vibrantly-hued, throw-it-all-in-a-jar-and-shake, Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette is delicious drizzled over all kinds of autumn salads.

 

Vertical picture of pumpkin muffins in a blue muffin tin

These one-bowl, easy Praline Pumpkin Muffins are moist and bursting with delicious flavor. The crunchy pecan praline topping takes them over the top!

 

Horizontal picture of Pumpkin Pie Spice Pumpkin Pie Spice in a glass jar with cinnamon sticks and pumpkins in the background

A lot of these recipes call for pumpkin pie spice. Make your own with this super easy recipe and it will save you a chunk of change! You probably have everything you need right in your spice cabinet.

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3 Comments

  1. I’m all about that pumpkin curry soup! Yum! Can’t wait to make that! Thanks for all the recipes and beautiful photos! I’m inspired!