15 Must-Try Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

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Photos of some of our must-try fall pumpkin recipes that are the best of the best

Fall is here and you know what that means: PUMPKIN time! We’ve sifted through our 50+ pumpkin recipes to bring you the BEST of the best! Below are 15 of our most popular and highly rated pumpkin recipes — as voted by you. Scroll through to see all of the must-try favorites, including sweet and savory options!

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Best Sweet Pumpkin Recipes

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, incredible, vegan pumpkin sugar cookies that require just 1 bowl! Super fluffy, simple preparation, and perfect for fall!
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Bowl and pan of our incredible Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal perfect for fall
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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Perfect baked oatmeal with pumpkin purée, warm spices, and maple syrup, studded with pecans and cranberries. Made in just 1 bowl with 10 ingredients.
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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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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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Two jars of pumpkin pie overnight oats
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
The creamy, delicious flavors of pumpkin pie infused into wholesome overnight oats. Naturally sweet, subtly spiced, fiber-rich, and SO delicious!
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Stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (V/GF)
Tender, wholesome pumpkin cookies studded with rolled oats and vegan chocolate chips. Naturally gluten-free and vegan. The perfect treat for fall and beyond!
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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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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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Holding up a split open breakfast cookie to show the inner texture
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Gluten-free (and vegan!) pumpkin peanut butter breakfast cookies! The perfect wholesome treat to pair with coffee or grab for on the go. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
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Bowl of Cranberry Pumpkin Oats with Coconut Whipped Cream
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Cranberry Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats
Warm, comforting bowls of oats made with cranberries, pumpkin, and spices. Gluten-free, plant-based, rich in antioxidants, and ready in just 25 minutes!
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Best Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Big soup pot filled with our Pumpkin Black Bean Chili recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
A fusion of Thai flavors and classic chili, this 1-pot pumpkin black bean soup is perfect for colder months. It’s nutritious, easy to make, versatile, and incredibly satisfying.
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Two pumpkin black bean enchiladas on a plate drizzled with avocado crema
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Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas (GF Optional)
Smoky and satisfying black bean enchiladas with creamy pumpkin enchilada sauce! Plant-based and (optionally) gluten-free, with just 8 ingredients required!
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Bowls and skillet of our Amazing Vegan Yellow Pumpkin Curry recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry
Easy, 1-pot Pumpkin Curry with yellow curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and pumpkin. A simple yet satisfying plant-based, gluten-free dinner!
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Spoon resting in the hollow portion of a halved pumpkin
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How to Roast Pumpkin
An easy-to-follow recipe for how to roast pumpkin and make homemade pumpkin purée! Perfect for pies, soups, pastas, and more!
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If you try any of these pumpkin recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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  1. Iris says

    I’ve roasted the pumpkin seeds and then ground them to a powder in the blender. I use it to sprinkle on things. So delish!