26 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes — All Paleo Approved

Featuring a sweet pumpkin filling and a grain-free crust, these mini pumpkin pies are a quick and easy seasonal dessert that are lighter on your waistline. Naturally sweetened with fiber-rich dates, this simple pumpkin filling can be whipped up in a blender in minutes!

Oh WOW! Just take a look at the pictures and you will be salivating over every bite. This recipe is gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making it an ideal choice for a decadent dessert on a special occasion.

Get your dose of decadence with these chewy chocolate and pumpkin bars.

A cute twist on the original pie. These Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes have no flour, and are refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. You can whip them up pretty fast!

Never feel that you are "missing out" on those sweet baked goodies at Starbucks when you can make your own which taste amazing and are much kinder to the body.

For some sugar and spice and all things nice, give these Pumpkin Creme Bars a whirl. These are dairy-free, gluten-free, and topped with chocolate — are you convinced yet? Mouth-watering snacks that the kiddies will love!

For all the pie haters and baking haters . . . for all the pumpkin lovers . . . for the milkshake fanatics . . . this recipeis for you.

Zucchini is absolute magic for a no-bean hummus. In this recipe it pairs perfectly with pumpkin to create a creamy dip that will have you diving in with those celery sticks!

Toss this pumpkin seed pesto with zucchini noodles, veggies, or big fresh salads for an alternative to the traditional pesto.

Use this enchilada sauce mixed with vegetables in a saucepan, roasted with veggies in a bake, or in a homemade soup.

Forget the puree and go straight for sliced-up fresh pumpkin, especially when you try this roasted and spiced pumpkin recipe.

Red kuri squash (Hokkaido pumpkin) and baby bok choy are lightly steamed and served with a ginger sesame sauce in this easy side dish. Each slice comes out of the steamer completely fork-tender in less than 15 minutes, ready to soak up the spicy ginger and sesame-infused sauce.

The key to these is tossing them with a good spice blend. The chipotle chili powder will give a fiery kick for a great healthy side dish at dinner.

A quick curry full of flavor! You’re in total control of the flavor and ingredients with this one. Grab any veggies you have on hand, even frozen veggies if you want to skip the chopping process!

If you’re a serious pumpkin lover who enjoys creating desserts, then you will love this custard recipe. Packed with healthy fats from coconut and vitamins from the pumpkin, this will be a healthy treat once in a while.

This fudge has a pie-like smooth, dense, and oh-so-creamy consistency. The flavor is identical to pumpkin pie, with subtle sweetness and an abundance of warming spices that lure you in for piece after piece. (Just be careful not to eat it all in one sitting!)

A quick and easy Paleo-friendly dip that requires no food processor! A combination of spices, sweet potato, and pumpkin for a delicious sweet, salty, and spicy side.

This Paleo pumpkin coconut smoothie recipe is creamy, sweet, and delicious without any dairy or added sugar. It’s a quick and healthy breakfast shake!