30 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

Pumpkin is popping up everywhere these days — lattes, doughnuts, and more! But you don't have to head to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts to taste the sweet gourd. We've found main dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and delicious desserts loaded with real pumpkin, an ingredient you can feel great about feeding your kids. Along with having a naturally sweet flavor, pumpkin is packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and A, and protein. Toss together a creamy pasta dish or savory soup or bake a batch of pumpkin cookies that will have your family clamoring for more.

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Pumpkin Dessert (or Breakfast) Squares

Pumpkin Dessert (or Breakfast) Squares

You won't be able to eat only one of these pumpkin dessert squares from Wee Eats. And these treats are seriously easy to make. Source: Wee Eats

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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Brownies

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Brownies

From Beantown Baker, this recipe for chocolaty pumpkin cheesecake brownies showcases all the flavors of Fall. And these brownies are seriously moist and delicious when topped with a big scoop of ice cream. Source: Beantown Baker

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Harvest Pumpkin Soup

Harvest Pumpkin Soup

Use homemade or canned pumpkin puree to make this delicious and healthy soup from The Parsley Thief. The whole family will love this creamy soup that has a touch of brown sugar for a really wonderful flavor. Source: The Parsley Thief

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Spiced Sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts

Spiced Sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts

There's nothing like a soft and sweet doughnut, and this recipe for pumpkin doughnuts from The Red Spoon totally delivers. Source: The Red Spoon

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Here's a sweet and creamy treat that is easier to make than you think. With earthy pumpkin and lots of spice, this pumpkin ice cream from YumSugar is one the whole family will love. Leave out the bourbon when making it for the kiddies (obviously). Source: POPSUGAR Food

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Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Bars
Handmade Charlotte

Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Bars

Just say yes to these decadent pumpkin bars from Handmade Charlotte.

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Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttercream Bakehouse's pumpkin buttermilk pancakes are "light and spongy (thanks to the buttermilk) with a hint of pumpkin flavor and a comforting bite of traditional Fall spice." Sounds like the perfect Fall breakfast to us! Source: Buttercream Bakehouse

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes

You won't be able to eat just one of these decadent pumpkin cupcakes from Baked Perfection. Topped with a seriously creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are moist and full of flavor. Source: Baked Perfection

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Easy Pumpkin Brownies

Easy Pumpkin Brownies

Bake delicious and sweet brownies that are swirled with pumpkin. And your child will love helping to make these mini pumpkin brownie bites from POPSUGAR Food. Source: POPSUGAR Food

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Pumpkin and Spinach Smoothies
Pearls on a String

Pumpkin and Spinach Smoothies

For an unexpected pumpkin preparation, serve it up in a frothy smoothie — along with a vitamin-packed hit of spinach.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Here's a healthy and Fall-fabulous pumpkin recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction that combines oatmeal and chocolate chips to create flavorful bars. Source: Sally's Baking Addiction

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies

I Heart Nap Time's pumpkin-cinnamon chip cookies are the perfect Fall cookie. Plus, the are quick to make and use only five ingredients: spice cake mix, pumpkin spice pudding mix, canned pumpkin, water, and cinnamon chips! Source: I Heart Nap Time

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Pumpkin Praline Soft Pretzels

Pumpkin Praline Soft Pretzels

Pumpkin praline soft pretzels will be a big hit as an after school snack! Yummy soft pretzels covered in a brown sugar-pumpkin praline glaze? Yes, please! Source: Sally's Baking Addiction

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Baked Pumpkin Ravioli

Baked Pumpkin Ravioli

Here's a fun savory pumpkin ravioli that's perfect for making with your tot. She can help dollop the filling onto the wonton wrappers and help trim the edges. Top with your family's favorite pasta sauce for a flavorful Fall dinner. Source: POPSUGAR Fitness

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Pumpkin Parmesan Pasta

Pumpkin Parmesan Pasta

Bake pasta and pumpkin together in a main dish that's full of flavor and just a bit cheesy. And this is a great pumpkin recipe to make with your child, encouraging her to give it a try. Source: Sarah Lipoff

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Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Cookies

Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Cookies

Drizzled with maple glaze, these pumpkin cookies from Real Mom Kitchen are the perfect Fall treat for the family. And this recipe is so easy, your child can help make them with you. Source: Real Mom Kitchen

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
Handmade Charlotte

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

It may be getting chilly outside, but Handmade Charlotte's pumpkin ice cream sandwiches pop a bit of Fall into a classic frozen treat.

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Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread

Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread

This easy pumpkin quick bread has all the flavors of Fall and is also nice and healthy. Check out this easy recipe from FitSugar — your house will smell amazing while the bread is baking. Source: POPSUGAR Fitness

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Pumpkin Twinkies With Cream Cheese Marshmallow Filling

Pumpkin Twinkies With Cream Cheese Marshmallow Filling

Forget those reintroduced store-bought dessert snacks. These pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen are so much better. Source: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes
POPSUGAR Moms

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Have a child who's gluten-free? She won't miss out this Fall season with our recipe for pumpkin cupcakes. Since they're full of sweet spice and just enough sugar, no one will know they are gluten-free. Oh, and they are vegan too.

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Pumpkin Spice Minimuffins

Pumpkin Spice Minimuffins

Celebrate the Fall season with these pumpkin minimuffins from Iowa Girl Eats that are sprinkled with a dusting of sugary sweet cinnamon. And these muffins have a secret ingredient: bananas! Source: Iowa Girl Eats

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Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites

Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites

Pick up some pumpkin-spice flavored Hershey's Kisses while they're out, and you have the base of these decadent pumpkin spice brownie bites from Inside BruCrew Life. Source: Inside BruCrew Life

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Cream Cheese Rippled Pumpkin Bread

Cream Cheese Rippled Pumpkin Bread

Full of creamy cheese filling and Fall pumpkin spice, this recipe for pumpkin bread from Lick the Bowl Good is easy and perfect for snacking anytime of day. Source: Lick the Bowl Good

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Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

The Recipe Critic's skinny pumpkin cream cheese bread uses applesauce and wheat bread for a healthier take on that addictive pumpkin bread. Source: The Recipe Critic

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Waffles

Pumpkin Gingerbread Waffles

Make breakfast a special treat with these yummy pumpkin gingerbread waffles from In Sock Monkey Slippers. Perfect to serve all Fall and Winter long! Source: In Sock Monkey Slippers

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These cinnamon-sugar roasted pumpkin seeds are so easy to make a toddler could do it (minus the oven part). Source: Smith & Ratliff

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No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

A Family Feast's no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes are easy and fairly quick to make, but that creamy, spicy filling makes them feel like something super special. Source: A Family Feast

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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

The combo of soft cream cheese and not-too-sweet pumpkin puree makes this pumpkin swirl cheesecake irresistible. Drizzle with maple syrup to kick up the wonderful Fall flavor. Source: So Says Sarah . . .

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Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

We can't wait to make a batch of Lauren's Latest soft glazed pumpkin sugar cookies, which are easy to make, stay soft for days, and are just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Source: Lauren's Latest

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Pumpkin Donut Muffins

Pumpkin Donut Muffins

Mountain Mama Cooks' pumpkin donut muffins aren't too sweet, but the cinnamon-sugar topping makes them a guaranteed kid-pleaser.

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