These sweet pumpkin recipes for fall take you from the first cup of coffee to dessert, with real pumpkin in every one. Think Dutch babies and babka for brunch, snack bites for the afternoon, and cakes and pies for the table.
Still have pumpkin puree in the fridge? These recipes to make with leftover pumpkin puree use up the rest of the can, our best pumpkin dessert recipes have even more sweets, and these savory pumpkin recipes cover dinner.
I'm sharing 30 sweet pumpkin recipes below. They include Pumpkin Dutch Baby, Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake, Butterscotch Pumpkin Pie and more. Each section moves a little closer to dessert, so pick a few for your fall baking list!
Breakfast
Pumpkin fits naturally into the breakfast lineup, lending warmth and autumn spice to everything from baked oatmeal to filled crepes. These recipes cover quick weekday options and more indulgent weekend dishes.
Pumpkin Dutch Baby
This oven-baked pancake uses pumpkin puree and warm spices, and comes in a mini ramekin version or a full skillet format, making it a fun way to dress up fall brunch.
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Pumpkin Dutch BabyPhoto and recipe: Bonappeteach
Pumpkin Crepes
These crepes bring together pumpkin puree, fall spices, and a whipped Nutella filling for a weekend breakfast that feels a step above the usual.
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Pumpkin CrepesPhoto and recipe: Salt & Baker
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Baked with pumpkin and topped with an optional vanilla glaze, this oatmeal works as a brunch treat or a weekday meal-prep option. It's dairy-free and gluten-free with certified gluten-free oats.
10 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Baked OatmealPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons
Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
A no-cook, dairy-free breakfast made with 6 ingredients, this chia pudding sets in the fridge in 4 hours and includes a faster shortcut option for busy mornings.
9 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Spice Chia PuddingPhoto and recipe: Savory Spin
Pumpkin Acai Bowl with Cranberry Crunch
Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice get blended into a thick acai base, then topped with a honey-toasted almond, seed and cranberry crunch. It's a festive breakfast that comes together fast.
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Pumpkin Acai Bowl with Cranberry CrunchPhoto and recipe: The Fitnessista
Pumpkin Granola
I love a good pumpkin granola in fall, and this one takes just 10 minutes to prep, uses 8 ingredients, keeps for a month, and includes tips for the best crunch and clumps.
10 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin GranolaPhoto and recipe: Jessica in the Kitchen
Breads and Pastries
A fresh-baked pumpkin loaf or pastry is one of the simplest ways to fill the house with fall scent. These recipes span braided babka, holiday quick breads, and a sweet pumpkin cornbread.
Pumpkin Babka
A braided yeast bread swirled with maple, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Slice it thick for a special breakfast or an afternoon treat with coffee.
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Pumpkin BabkaPhoto and recipe: The Toasty Kitchen
The Best Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Pull-apart monkey bread gets a fall upgrade with pumpkin flavors woven throughout, an easy and crowd-friendly pick for autumn mornings.
16 reviews / 4.5 averageMake this recipe:
The Best Pumpkin Monkey BreadPhoto and recipe: Practically Homemade
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
A moist quick bread packed with cranberries and warm spices, this loaf brings together classic holiday flavors for a satisfying breakfast or snack slice.
21 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Cranberry BreadPhoto and recipe: Dinner, then Dessert
Pumpkin Apple Bread
This quick bread layers pumpkin and apple together for a loaf that is known for being especially moist and tender, with warm fall flavors running throughout.
21 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Apple BreadPhoto and recipe: Yellow Bliss Road
Pumpkin Cornbread
Sweet, soft, and fluffy, this pumpkin cornbread works as a side next to chili, soup, or stew and fits right in on a holiday table.
20 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin CornbreadPhoto and recipe: Celebrating Sweets
Snacks and Spreads
Pumpkin isn't just for dessert, and these snacks and spreads are proof. They work as lunchbox additions, afternoon pick-me-ups, and even homemade holiday gifts.
Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars
Oats, coconut, almonds, dried apricots and raisins get bound together with pumpkin puree, plus a few chocolate chips. Wrap them up for lunchboxes and busy mornings.
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Pumpkin Spice Granola BarsPhoto and recipe: A Pretty Life In The Suburbs
Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
These no-bake bites use pumpkin spice flavors and wholesome ingredients, come together in seconds, and make a smart grab-and-go snack option.
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Pumpkin Spice Energy BitesPhoto and recipe: Six Sisters' Stuff
Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin puree simmers with brown sugar, apple cider, vanilla and cinnamon sticks until thick and spreadable, like pumpkin pie in a jar. Spread it on toast or stir it into oatmeal.
60 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin ButterPhoto and recipe: Skinnytaste
Cookies and Bars
Pumpkin and warm spices belong in cookie dough just as much as they do in a pie filling. These recipes cover everything from soft glazed cookies to layered bar desserts.
Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Soft, chewy, and lightly spicy with a glaze on top, these pumpkin sugar cookies are a great addition to any fall baking day.
111 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar CookiesPhoto and recipe: Lauren's Latest
Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
These spiced shortbread cookies work equally well for a cookie exchange, an afternoon snack, or a homemade holiday gift.
36 reviews / 3.9 averageMake this recipe:
Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread CookiesPhoto and recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies with Maple Icing
Somewhere between a pumpkin cookie and a soft gingersnap, these molasses cookies get a drizzle of maple icing. They're a cozy addition to a holiday cookie tray.
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Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies with Maple IcingPhoto and recipe: Creme De La Crumb
Pumpkin Spice Biscotti
Full of autumn spices and finished with a white chocolate icing, these biscotti are built to go alongside coffee for a fall breakfast or dessert.
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Pumpkin Spice BiscottiPhoto and recipe: Shugary Sweets
Pumpkin Magic Bars
Built on a ginger crust, these magic bars layer toffee, cinnamon chips, coconut, and pecans under a spiced pumpkin topping for a fall take on a classic bar.
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Pumpkin Magic BarsPhoto and recipe: TidyMom
Cakes
Pumpkin cakes range from simple sheet cakes that come together quickly to layered showstoppers built for special occasions. There's something here for every baker and every fall event.
Pumpkin Layer Cake
Two tender pumpkin spice layers make up this cake, designed for sharing at fall gatherings and holiday tables.
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Pumpkin Layer CakePhoto and recipe: Dinner, then Dessert
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
A spiced pumpkin cake soaked in three milks and finished with whipped cream, this tres leches can be made up to 3 days ahead, making it a strong option for Thanksgiving.
31 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Tres Leches CakePhoto and recipe: Isabel Eats
Pumpkin Poke Cake
This poke cake combines a pumpkin base with a caramel filling and cream cheese frosting on top, covering all the bases for a crowd-pleasing fall dessert.
10 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Poke CakePhoto and recipe: Love From The Oven
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Soft, fluffy and covered in cream cheese frosting, this pumpkin sheet cake bakes in one big pan, so it's an easy way to feed a crowd.
12 reviews / 3.5 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Sheet CakePhoto and recipe: Oh Sweet Basil
Pumpkin Pound Cake
Made from scratch and finished with a cream cheese glaze, this pumpkin pound cake is designed to work as a breakfast treat or a simple dessert.
15 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Pound CakePhoto and recipe: Julie Blanner
Easy Pumpkin Lava Cake
Pumpkin cake meets a molten chocolate center in these individual lava cakes. It's a simple, beginner-friendly dessert for a fall dinner.
11 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Easy Pumpkin Lava CakePhoto and recipe: Manila Spoon
Pumpkin Cake Pops
Made with real pumpkin, spice cake, and cream cheese frosting on a stick, these cake pops are built for Halloween parties and fall dessert spreads.
133 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Cake PopsPhoto and recipe: Wholefully
Pies and Puddings
No pumpkin roundup is complete without at least one pie, and this section brings a few standout options alongside a creamy rice pudding. These are the recipes built for the holiday table.
Pumpkin Meringue Pie
A creamy pumpkin filling sits in a flaky crust under a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue, making this pie a striking choice for the holiday table.
22 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Meringue PiePhoto and recipe: Dinner at the Zoo
Butterscotch Pumpkin Pie
This pie stirs butterscotch into the pumpkin filling for a simple fall dessert that puts a fun twist on a classic Thanksgiving staple.
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Butterscotch Pumpkin PiePhoto and recipe: Love From The Oven
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie
A cream cheese swirl runs through this pumpkin pie, landing somewhere between a traditional pumpkin pie and a cheesecake for anyone who enjoys both.
14 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Cream Cheese PiePhoto and recipe: i am baker
Pumpkin Rice Pudding
A baked rice pudding that puts leftover cooked rice to good use, this fall version adds pumpkin to the mix and is best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
7 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Pumpkin Rice PuddingPhoto and recipe: The Carefree Kitchen
Whichever recipe you start with, pumpkin season gives you plenty of reasons to get into the kitchen.





































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