These days, Pumpkins are not merely used for carving and baking traditional pies. As foodies take to the internet the traditional take on pumpkins has been transformed from porch step decor to breakfast, lunch, and dinner table treats.
It’s the time of the season to binge on pumpkin flavored delicacies. With the help of the blogging world we’ve compiled a mouth watering list of pumpkin foods you’ve got to try before the fall season comes to a close. The top ten pumpkin treats below offer a variety of pumpkin infused foods for every meal! Get out your recipe books, and prepare your pantries, you’re about to see the traditional fall festive food in a new light.
Pumpkin Cinnamon rolls with warm caramel frosting
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert these pumpkin fused cinnamon rolls spice up the traditional morning masterpiece with an autumn inspired twist.
Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with warm caramel frosting
Pumpkin Pie Truffles
Can you say portable pumpkin pie?
Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Truffles
Pumpkin Chips
Drop your bag of Cheetos! These pumpkin chips are a healthy festive alternative to greasy snack foods that everyone craves as the weather gets colder. Bake up a quick batch of this three ingredient recipe to kick any salty cravings this fall.
Recipe: Pumpkin Chips
Pumpkin Hummus
Hummus is at the height of it’s snack game and is perfect for a prequel to any meal! If you’re a homemade hummus lover this concoction can be created simply by adding pumpkin puree to your traditional hummus recipe. Plus, there are so many yummy uses for this delicious dip, use it on a salad, sandwich, or with any appetizer!
Recipe: Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin Fritters
Golden fried pumpkin dusted with cinnamon sugar? This simple recipe will satisfy a palate in need of a sweet fix.
Recipe: Pumpkin Fritters
Penne Pumpkin Alfredo
If you combine fall flavors with this classic Italian dish, you get a lifetime full of happiness and a belly full of Autumn bliss.
Recipe: Penne Pumpkin Alfredo
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Smoothie
If you love clean eats, this one’ll be sweet. The pumpkin smoothie is perfect for fitness gurus in need of a fresh and healthy fall flavor.
Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Smoothie
Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts
A domestic challenge, with a delicious reward. Homemade pumpkin spiced donuts are heavenly hot out of the oven! You’ll never buy a bakers dozen again!
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts
Crock Pot Pumpkin Spiced Lattes
Skip the trip to Dunkin, and create your caffeinated craving right at home! This simple crock-pot recipe will warm up any fall feast.
Recipe: Crock Pot Pumpkin Spiced Lattes
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
I would eat this three times a day if it were socially acceptable, which it is! Because this is a healthy twist on a delicious fall favorite! This recipe substitutes greek yogurt for butter and oil, maintaining that moist delectable texture that makes pumpkin bread so delicious. Guilt free, and number one on our list!
Recipe: Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Run outside, grab your pumpkins off of your porches and get cooking!
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