I have compiled the best healthy pumpkin recipes to prepare you for fall! All the recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free and include recipes such as pumpkin cold brew, pumpkin pie energy bites, and pumpkin chili.
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Happy pumpkin season! As much as I love summer and want to extend it for a little longer, I am so ready for all the warming and comforting foods that fall offers. Especially pumpkin!
I compiled some of my favorite pumpkin recipes to share with you. They range from healthy pumpkin oatmeal bake and pumpkin hummus to classic pumpkin bars. All the recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free, and even some vegan options.
Tips and tricks for success
- Use canned pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie mix. Buy my favorite canned pumpkin here.
- Here is my favorite store-bought pumpkin pie spice blend. If you have the spices in your pantry, you can make it using this tried and true recipe from one of my favorite food blogs.
The best pumpkin breakfast recipes
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)
Tis the season for all things pumpkin! This Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew recipe is a Starbucks copycat but it's dairy-free and refined sugar-free and it comes together in just a few minutes!
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Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake
This pumpkin “oatmeal” bake is totally grain free yet tastes just like classic baked pumpkin oatmeal. It’s packed with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices, and pure maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness. It reheats perfectly, making it a great fall comfort food breakfast when you’re on the go! Paleo, dairy-free, egg free, and vegan.
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Pumpkin Scones
These homemade vegan, paleo and AIP Pumpkin Scones are soft, fluffy and flavorful with the perfect amount of sweetness and a delicious spiced maple icing.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Have pumpkin pie for breakfast with this healthy slow cooker pumpkin pie oatmeal recipe featuring steel-cut oats cooked overnight with pumpkin puree and spices. Hello fall!
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Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
A fall inspired smoothie bowl made with frozen banana, pumpkin, cashew butter and vanilla protein powder. This pumpkin smoothie bowl is thick, creamy and tastes like liquid pumpkin pie.
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Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie
This paleo pumpkin coconut smoothie recipe is creamy, sweet, and delicious with no dairy or added sugar.
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The best pumpkin snack recipes
Paleo Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Paleo Pumpkin Mini Muffins made with only 7 ingredients for an easy and healthy pumpkin snack with no added sugar!
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Healthy Pumpkin Snack Cake
The natural sweetness and tender crumb of this quick-prep treat make it a true family favorite. Made with coconut flour, almond flour, and maple syrup.
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No-bake Pumpkin Pie Bites
No-bake Pumpkin Pie Bites taste just like pumpkin pie without all the fuss! They can be enjoyed as a snack or as a healthier dessert option. These pumpkin pie bites are a great quick and easy dessert option for large gatherings.
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Vegan Pumpkin Protein Bars
These pumpkin protein bars are vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. They make for a perfect pre or post-workout snack or grab-and-go breakfast. Each bar has less than 80 calories, 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar!
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Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins
Amazingly moist Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins are so easy to bake and taste absolutely scrumptious! These healthy muffins are low carb Paleo and gluten free.
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The best savory pumpkin recipes
Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Harvest Tomato Sauce
Savory pumpkin turkey meatballs in a creamy, dairy-free, paleo and Whole30 harvest tomato sauce with pumpkin and spices. Makes a cozy, healthy and filling dinner and the leftovers are great for a next-day lunch. Gluten-free, grain-free, kid approved and easy to make!
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Easy Rosemary Paleo Pumpkin Bread
Made with pumpkin puree, fresh rosemary sprigs, and almond flour, this Rosemary Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread is quick, easy, and delicious. Serve it for a grain free breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or pair it with soup!
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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Bake is a healthy and fun twist on a classic comfort food – creamy, flavorful, vegan, and gluten free! Great as a make ahead holiday side dish, everyone at the table will want seconds… or thirds.
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Pumpkin Dip with Rosemary Cashew Ricotta
Pumpkin Dip Recipe with Cashew Rosemary Ricotta – a classic fall themed appetizer. Gluten-free, paleo, and vegan pumpkin dip with rosemary cashew ricotta. Serve hot with crackers or bread for the ultimate decadent start to a meal.
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Paleo Pumpkin Chili
This paleo pumpkin chili recipe is perfect for cool fall nights! Quick and EASY, gluten-free, healthy, and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Paleo Pumpkin Hummus
This delicious paleo pumpkin hummus recipe uses cashews instead of chickpeas, but tastes just like the real thing with the flavor of Fall in every bite! It’s also vegan and Whole30-friendly.
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The best pumpkin dessert recipes
Paleo & Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This vegan pumpkin pie is also paleo and has a richer and creamier pumpkin filling than your traditional pumpkin pie! A great grain-free and gluten-free pie for Thanksgiving dessert.
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Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting
Healthy soft pumpkin cookies with an addicting salted maple frosting! These melt-in-your-mouth gluten free pumpkin cookies are grain free, easily dairy free and taste like a slice of your favorite pumpkin pie.
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Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour Sugar Crust
Beautiful paleo pumpkin pie bars with an almond flour ‘sugar cookie’ crust. These healthy pumpkin pie bars are grain and gluten free, naturally sweetened, easy to make and a great healthy thanksgiving treat!
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Pumpkin Blondies
These Pumpkin Blondies are so dense, and sweet! A healthier treat with no butter or oil, and only 105 calories! Paleo and vegan too!
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Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie Pudding
This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Pudding is so simple to make, but is decadent enough to serve on your holiday table! This is a healthy and seasonal dessert recipe that tastes like a crustless pumpkin pie.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are the perfect fall dessert. They taste like pumpkin pie with chocolate. Yum!
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More recipes to try
- Paleo Chicken Pad Thai
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Sweet & Sour Beef Meatballs
- Mississippi Pot Roast
- Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Cumin Vinaigrette
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