20 Amazing Pumpkin Desserts

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Assortment of vegan and mostly gluten-free pumpkin desserts

Do you have a favorite pumpkin dessert? Pumpkin pie? Pumpkin bread? Pumpkin cookies? Or perhaps you love them all (correct answer!)? Today is your lucky day! We’ve gathered our BEST pumpkin desserts all in one place. They’re all vegan and mostly gluten-free! Scroll through to find a new one to enjoy this season.

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Partially eaten slice of pumpkin coffee cake on a plate
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Coffee Cake (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy, tender, vegan + gluten-free pumpkin coffee cake with a pumpkin-spiced streusel topping. The ideal treat for your autumn baking adventures with just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required!
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Drizzling icing onto a batch of delicious Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
1-Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls made with 10 ingredients using easy methods. Warm, gooey, perfectly sweet, and subtly spiced — perfect for fall!
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Close up shot of squares of pumpkin swirl cheesecake
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars (Vegan + GF)
Creamy, dreamy, decadent cheesecake bars infused with pumpkin spice. Plant-based, gluten-free, and just 1 blender required!
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Removing a slice of gluten-free vegan Pumpkin Cake from a cutting board
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Cake (Vegan + GF)
Wholesome, naturally sweetened pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting! Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for fall!
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Biting into a slice of our 1-Bowl Pumpkin Pie recipe
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Pie (Vegan + GF)
Easy, 1-bowl pumpkin pie with a salted cashew-oat crust and naturally sweetened, perfectly spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for the holidays and beyond!
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Slice of Vegan GF Pumpkin Pie topped with coconut whipped cream
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Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
THE best Pumpkin Pie that requires just 10 ingredients and is both vegan and gluten-free! Crisp crust, flavorful pumpkin center — the perfect pumpkin pie for your holiday meals.
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Distressed white wood board topped with Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars (V + GF)
Crazy-delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars made entirely in the blender with 10 ingredients! Plus, naturally sweetened and a no-fuss crust. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free dessert for fall!
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Partially sliced loaf of Vegan GF Pumpkin Bread on a tray
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Bread (V + GF)
1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread that’s moist, perfectly spiced and sweet, and seriously simple! Ideal for breakfast, snacking, and fall gatherings.
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Ceramic platter with a loaf of Vegan Pumpkin Currant Bread drizzled with frosting
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Vegan Pumpkin Currant Bread
Healthier vegan pumpkin bread that’s dense, moist, and packed with fall flavor.
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Tray with slices of our Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll recipe
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Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll
Amazingly moist, flavorful pumpkin roll that's made in one bowl and entirely vegan and gluten-free! The perfect plant-based dessert for the holiday season.
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Two columns of Vegan Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
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1-Bowl Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan + GF)
1-bowl vegan pumpkin muffins with pecan crumble! Tender, flavorful, and naturally sweetened. The perfect fall snack or dessert!
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Plate of five Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with two unfrosted
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Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Tender, fluffy, vegan pumpkin sugar cookies that require just 1 bowl! Super fluffy, simple preparation, and perfect for fall!
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Stack of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies next to a glass of dairy-free milk
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Fluffy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made vegan and gluten-free! Packed with warming spices and perfectly crisp with soft fluffy centers. Just 1 bowl required!
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Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies next to a bowl of sugar mixed with pumpkin pie spice
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Pillowy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (V + GF)
Pillowy soft pumpkin snickerdoodles! Tender and pumpkin-y cookies rolled in pumpkin spice + sugar = fall-filled perfection. Vegan, gluten-free, and just 30 minutes required!
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Three small jars of our Pumpkin Pie Parfaits recipe with orange and white layers
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Pumpkin Pie Parfaits (Vegan + GF)
Easy, 10-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with pumpkin butter, coconut whipped cream, and cinnamon-maple granola and pecans!
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Holding up a waffle cone with two scoops of homemade Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Creamy 10-ingredient vegan pumpkin pie ice cream with tons of creamy pumpkin purée. Simple to make, perfectly sweetened, and subtly spiced.
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Cinnamon sticks beside a jar of homemade Pumpkin Butter
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20-Minute Pumpkin Butter
Easy, 20-minute pumpkin butter with just 8 simple ingredients! Creamy, thick, flavorful, and naturally sweetened! Perfect for spreading on fall treats.
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Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies on a bright yellow background
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Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies
Easy, 10-ingredient mini vegan pumpkin pies with coconut oil crust! Naturally sweetened, simple to make, and so flaky and delicious! The perfect dessert for fall, especially Thanksgiving.
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Glass of vegan Pumpkin Bourbon Milkshake
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Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes
A creamy, decadent pumpkin milkshake infused with fall spices and bourbon. The ultimate cold weather boozy indulgence.
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Bowl of Vegan Pumpkin Caramels rolled in pumpkin seeds
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Vegan Pumpkin Caramels
Delicious Date Pumpkin Caramels that require just 6 ingredients. Naturally sweetened and infused with pumpkin two ways. The perfect healthy dessert for fall.
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If you try any of these pumpkin desserts, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!

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