Remember the other week when I said I wasn’t quite ready for pumpkin-flavored everything? Boy, a few days sure can change things! It only made sense for the October edition of 12 Months of Real Food to be the one and only pumpkin!!
Pumpkin is truly a nutrition powerhouse. It’s a fantastic source of beta carotene and fiber. Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A, which is related to eye, skin, and immune health. Pumpkin is brimming with beta carotene, providing about 246% of the average person’s Daily Value of Vitamin A!! Check out some other fun pumpkin facts below!
Pumpkin is so versatile. It can be added to many recipes to boost nutrition without a lot of calories. Pumpkin can also be used as a substitution for fat in recipes. Personally, I love hiding it in unexpected recipes such as chili or meatloaf to up the fiber and nutrition.
Are you dying to cook or bake something with pumpkin now? You came to the right place!
Let the pumpkin mania begin!
Savory Recipes
CLOSET COOKING | Roasted Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and Sage
THE COMFORT OF COOKING | Creamy Pumpkin Soup
THE COZY APRON | Pumpkin Cream Sauce Fettuccine
EATS WELL WITH OTHERS | Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage
FOXES LOVE COOKING | Pumpkin Brie Quesadillas
HAPPY HOOLIGANS | Perfectly Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I FOOD REAL | Parmesan Pumpkin and Spinach Quinoa
JULIA’S ALBUM | Pumpkin Chili
KATH EATS | Pumpkin Meatloaf with Pumpkin BBQ Sauce
LOVE LOLA | Savory Pumpkin Pizza
MINIMALIST BAKER | Savory Pumpkin Cornbread Waffles
PETITE ALLERGY TREATS | Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter
PINCH OF YUM | Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus
RECIPE TIN EATS | Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta
SIMPLE ROOTS WELLNESS | Pumpkin Chili Cornbread Casserole
TASTE AND TELL | Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo
WELL PLATED | Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
YAMMIE’S NOSHERY | Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Spicy Fried Chickpeas
Sweet Recipes
AMY’S HEALTHY BAKING | Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
AVERIE COOKS | Pumpkin Spice Latte
AVERIE COOKS | Skinny Pumpkin Pie Dip
AVERIE COOKS | The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
BACK TO HER ROOTS | No Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream
THE COOKIE ROOKIE | Pumpkin Pie Chimichangas
COOKIES AND CUPS | 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies
COOKING CLASSY | Pumpkin-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
COTTER CRUNCH | Cranberry White Chocolate Pumpkin Blondie Bars
DAMN DELICIOUS | Pumpkin Donut Holes
EATING BIRD FOOD | Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
EATING BIRD FOOD | Homemade Pumpkin Spice Larabar Balls
GARNISH AND GLAZE | Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
GIMME SOME OVEN | Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
THE GIRL WHO ATE EVERYTHING | Melt In Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies
THE GUNNY SACK | Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake
HAPPY MONEY SAVER | Classic Pumpkin Pecan Crumble Overnight Oats
HIGH HEELS AND GRILLS | Pumpkin Butter
HUMMUSAPIEN | Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
HUMMUSAPIEN | Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
IOWA GIRL EATS | Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Granola
I FOOD REAL | Pumpkin Protein Oat Bars
JULIE’S EATS AND TREATS | Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
KATH EATS | Pumpkin Pie Popsicles
LEELALICIOUS | Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
MINIMALIST BAKER | Vegan Pumpkin Caramels
NATASHA’S KITCHEN | Pumpkin Cheesecake
NUTRITIOUS EATS | Pumpkin and Cranberry Spiced Energy Balls
PINCH OF YUM | Pumpkin Bites with Maple Glaze
RUNNING WITH SPOONS | Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bake
SALLY’S BAKING ADDICTION | Iced Pumpkin Coffee Cake
SALLY’S BAKING ADDICTION | Pumpkin Streusel Bars
SUGAR DISH ME | Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
SWEET ANNA’S | Pumpkin Pie Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal
With all of these delicious pumpkin recipe to try, you’ll for sure be orange by Thanksgiving!
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October 6, 2015 at 8:07 amPumpkin bites from pinch of yum sound great! Just made an experimental batch of no bake nut free pumpkin fudge!
Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says
October 6, 2015 at 9:03 amMmmmm! This is such a great recipe roundup! Pumpkin ravioli is one of my absolute favorites, especially with a sage and brown butter sauce!
Linda says
October 6, 2015 at 9:22 amSpeaking of pumpkin, I tried my first Pumking beer last night after seeing it on your blog so many times. This has to be the most amazing pumpkin beer I have ever tried. Yum!!
KathEats says
October 6, 2015 at 9:32 amIsn’t it!? Butterbeer!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
October 6, 2015 at 9:26 amWe need more days of the month to get all of these recipes made and eaten! I love pumpkin season, and adding just a bit of the puree to any dish helps. So far, I’ve put it in oats and that’s it. I better get busy. Happy pumpkin eating, Kath! 🙂
Samantha @ThePlantedVegan says
October 6, 2015 at 9:56 amWhoa…pumpkin overload! But I love it! Thanks for putting together all these recipes, now I just have to choose the ones I want to try out!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
October 6, 2015 at 10:50 amGAAAAAAAH! I want it all! I eat pumpkin all year round but I still love this time of year because people come up with the most creative ways to use it! I have a million tabs open now checking out all these recipes!! 🙂
Brittany says
October 6, 2015 at 2:39 pmOh my goodness, sooo much delicious pumpkin goodness in one post. I can’t handle it. 🙂
Melissa Moore says
October 6, 2015 at 3:58 pmThank you, Kath. Go pumpkin! And your pumpkin meatloaf is a staple in our home. :))
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
October 6, 2015 at 9:12 pmI love pumpkin everything!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
October 7, 2015 at 7:33 pmThanks for featuring my Pumpkin Spice Latte, my Pumpkin Choc Chip Bread, and Skinny Pumpkin Pie Dip! You’re too nice, Kath! Thanks 🙂
This is an awesome roundup, too! So many things….and I want to make them all! Thanks for compiling this!
KathEats says
October 7, 2015 at 7:45 pmGreat recipes!! : )
Lauren | Love Lola says
October 15, 2015 at 4:44 pmLove this round up! Thanks for the feature! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
October 16, 2015 at 5:56 amI am overwhelmed with all of these pumpkin recipes! All of them look wonderful. I think my husband might kill me though if I try to go through every single one.