90+ Vegetarian Pumpkin Recipes (2024)

Are you ready for a delicious recipe line-up of sweet and savory vegetarian pumpkin recipes?

Whether you have a full can of puree in the pantry or part of a can leftover, there are over 90 delicious ways to get your pumpkin on.

From drinks to snacks and savory meals to desserts, there is a meatless pumpkin recipe everyone will love!

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  • Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
    • Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats
    • Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
    • Healthy Pumpkin Waffles
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  • Pumpkin Bread Recipes
    • Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread
    • Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
    • Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
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  • Pumpkin Muffins, Donuts and Rolls
    • Pumpkin Muffins with Pistachio Crumble
    • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
    • Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts
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  • Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
    • Pumpkin Bread Pudding
    • Pumpkin Gelato
    • Pumpkin Crisp
    • Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Coconut
    • Pumpkin Mousse
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  • Pumpkin Cookie and Bar Recipes
    • Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
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  • Pumpkin Pie Recipes
    • Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
    • Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie
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  • Pumpkin Cake Recipes
    • Pumpkin Ice Box Cake
    • Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
    • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake
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  • Savory Pumpkin Meals and Sides
    • Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta
    • Pumpkin Risotto
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  • Pumpkin Soup, Stew and Chili
    • Vegan Pumpkin Chili
    • Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup
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  • Pumpkin Snacks and Appetizers
    • Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites
    • Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti
    • Maple Pumpkin Butter
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  • Pumpkin Beverages and Smoothies
    • Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
    • Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
    • Pumpkin Spice Syrup
      • Try these other pumpkin beverage and smoothie recipes

Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats

This peanut butter pumpkin overnight oats recipe is one of those breakfasts you’ll love to meal prep ahead of time.

Imagine how happy you’ll be to wake up to a chilled, delicious, and nutritious bowl of pumpkin pie overnight oats.

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

With fall around the corner, it’s time for another pumpkin-inspired recipe! This pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe consists of a fewsimple ingredientsand has soon become my favorite fall oatmeal.

It’shighly customizableand with its warm spices closely resembles the flavors ofpumpkin pie.

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Healthy Pumpkin Waffles

These healthy pumpkin waffles combine whole grain flour, pumpkin puree, fall spices and vanilla to make for your new favorite fall breakfast recipe!

They're fluffy, tender and flavorful and taste delicious with a smattering of pure maple syrup on top. Add them to your menu and you won't be disappointed.

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Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread

With fall around the corner, it’s time for another pumpkin-inspired recipe! This pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe consists of a fewsimple ingredientsand has soon become my favorite fall oatmeal.

It’shighly customizableand with its warm spices closely resembles the flavors ofpumpkin pie.

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Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Pumpkin sourdough bread is perfect for fall baking because it has both pumpkin pie spice and dried cranberries.

It also includes some pumpkin puree to give the bread a rich flavor that will make your house smell amazing while you bake.

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Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread

Thisvegan snickerdoodle pumpkin breadis packed with pumpkin flavor and is topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping that will have you wanting one more slice.

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Pumpkin Muffins, Donuts and Rolls

Pumpkin Muffins with Pistachio Crumble

Tender pumpkin spiced muffins are topped with an oat and pistachio crumble that is lightly brown sugary sweet.

Serve these for breakfast, brunch or a snack and get in a hearty dose of vitamin C and fiber!

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

These lightly sweet, whole grain, vegan pumpkin muffins are a snack staple when pumpkin is in season.

Think of it as a banana replacement!

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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donuts

Baked donuts can be just as yummy as fried!

These fluffy pumpkin donuts are baked in a donut pan then coated in cinnamon sugar to make them lightly sweet.

You'll become obsessed with making your own baked donuts at home!

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Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Nothing says fall like a slice of warm, gooeypumpkin bread pudding!

Buttery bread is soaked in a pumpkin custard with warm spices, then cooked with crunchy pecans, and sweet-tart cranberries in the Instant pot.

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Pumpkin Gelato

Ultra-creamy homemade pumpkin ice cream with hints of cinnamon and ginger.

This frozen treats tastes just like pumpkin pie!

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Pumpkin Crisp

Pumpkin pie filling piled high with crunchy streusel topping make up this perfectly spiced pumpkin crisp!

It’s the perfect way to have all the best flavors of pumpkin pie with a nutty cinnamon topping that’s all crunch.

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Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Coconut

This healthy holiday dessert brings the flavors of pumpkin pie, without the fuss.

Layers of smooth pumpkin filling, fluffy vegan whipped cream, and crisp ginger cookies. Yum!

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Pumpkin Mousse

If you love pumpkin pie, you'll love this light pumpkin mousse! It tastes like light fluffy pumpkin pie filling.

It's a mix between no-bake cheesecake and French mousse, with sweetened pumpkin puree folded with whipped cream and sweetened egg yolks.

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Pumpkin Cookie and Bar Recipes

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are soft, light, fluffy and packed with pumpkin flavor.

They boast all of your favorite pumpkin pie spices, including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice and are perfectly sweetened with brown sugar.

You'll want to make several batches this fall, I promise!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. They’re perfectly sweet with just the right amount of cozy fall spices!

These chocolate chip pumpkin cookies are easy to make, and will become your new favorite fall cookie recipe!

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These cookies are tender, chewy and oh-so delicious!

They're made with oatmeal, pumpkin puree, warm spices and plump raisins.

They're healthyish and totally delicious at the same time!

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

Soft and moist gluten-free pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting.

This spiced pumpkin cake recipe bakes up super fast and easy in a sheet pan. Frost it right there in the pan and slice and serve bars.

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Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin chiffon pie is a fluffy, creamy gently spiced pumpkin filling mounded into a buttery gingersnap crust.

Because it sets up in your refrigerator, it requires just 5 minutes of baking time total for the crust and can be made a day in advance.

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Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie

Rich and creamy, this dairy-free pumpkin pie is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving dessert! With the right balance of sweet brown sugar and maple syrup, this recipe is easy, foolproof, and made to impress.

Everyone will love how perfectly delicious this pumpkin pie is!

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Pumpkin Cake Recipes

Pumpkin Ice Box Cake

Thisno-bake pumpkin icebox cakeis perfect for serving a crowd!

With layers of ginger cookies and pumpkin ice cream folded with warm spices and crunchy pecans, it’s a fall-inspired spin on a classic no-bake dessert.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are a mixture of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and warm spices on top of a buttery sweet graham cracker crust making them the perfect individual desserts for fall celebrations!

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

Chocolate chip pumpkin cake- moist pumpkin cake bursting with warm fall spices, fresh pumpkin puree, brown butter, and mini chocolate chips.

Make thiseasy one-bowlcake recipe for pumpkinseason; it turns out perfect every time!

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Savory Pumpkin Meals and Sides

Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy, dreamy pumpkin pasta with pumpkin sauce that is super easy to make, full of fall flavor and ready in just 20 minutes!

Made with canned pumpkin, heavy cream and pantry staple ingredients you likely already have in your home.

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Pumpkin Risotto

Creamy and full of savory fall flavor, pumpkin risotto, makes an excellent vegetarian main dish or a versatile side dish.

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Pumpkin Soup, Stew and Chili

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

What is more comforting on a chilly autumn day than a big pot of chili?

This vegan pumpkin chili is perfect for fall, with its warming spices and creamy pumpkin.

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Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Roasted vegetables, red lentils and creamy coconut milk come together for the season's coziest soup.

Warming spices, like ginger, curry powder, and cumin make it perfect for cooler months.

This flavorful, dairy-free soup is healthy, easy to make, and freezer friendly.

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Pumpkin Snacks and Appetizers

Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites

These snack bites have plenty of appeal. Not only do they take just 10 minutes to make, they also require no baking at all. Better yet, they're filled with fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats for a satisfying midday pick-me-up.

Pair them with your favorite cup of coffee at home or take them with you when you're on the go.

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Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti

Crisp pumpkin pecan biscotti is perfect for dipping into a hot cup of tea or coffee. These vegan biscotti are made with almond and spelt flour.

Since biscotti keeps well, they make tasty gifts for loved ones over the holiday season!

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Maple Pumpkin Butter

Another simple, 10-minute winner here that only requires 5 ingredients to make.

It also happens to be another no-cook recipe. If you're not ready to commit to one single recipe, this option is absolutely for you.

It's super versatile since you can spread it on just about anything from toast, bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, waffles and pancakes and more! Let your creative juices run wild.

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Pumpkin Beverages and Smoothies

Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

Imagine your favorite iced chai latte recipe, except adorned with a pillowy dollop of pumpkin cream cold foam.

It’s the newest craze at Starbucks, and I couldn’t wait to share my budget-friendly homemade version with you here!

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

If you’re already dreaming of cozy fall days filled with colorful leaves and spiced treats, you’re going to love my cool and comforting copycat recipe forStarbucks pumpkin cream cold brew!

Lightly sweetened iced coffee is topped with a rich and creamypumpkin cold foam

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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

This Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup is an easy to make, homemade syrup that is perfect for mixing into coffee or cocktails.

You can make a large batch in 20 minutes and have pumpkin spice lattes all fall season long!

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FAQs

Can vegans eat pumpkin? ›

Pumpkins are, without a doubt, one of the highlights of vegan cuisine.

What food goes well with pumpkin? ›

Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper. Pumpkin also works well with the subtle flavors of nuts like almonds, pecans and walnuts, or common base ingredients like oats, rice or pasta.

Is pumpkin good for dinner? ›

Canned pumpkin puree is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of healthy and low-calorie dinner recipes. Here are a few ideas: Pumpkin Soup: - Ingredients: Canned pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, pepper.

What pumpkin do you cook with? ›

Choose The Right Kind. For cooking, you'll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat.

What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.
  • Kettle Brand Potato Chips (sea salt and vinegar)
  • Lay's Potato Chips (barbecue and classic)
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars (peanut butter)

Why can't vegans eat peanut butter? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

What brings out pumpkin flavor? ›

Pumpkin spice (a.k.a. pumpkin pie spice) is an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Sometimes allspice is included. You can buy the spice blend at the store or use ingredients you already have on hand to make DIY pumpkin spice.

What is the best way to eat pumpkin? ›

The flesh of big pumpkins is perfect for soups and curries. The flesh of smaller pumpkins, squash and gourds is best suited for pies, breads and cakes - although it's also delicious in a soup. Smaller pumpkins tend to be more flavoursome, less fibrous and less watery. Remember this when shopping and you'll be away.

What organ is pumpkin good for? ›

Pumpkin is recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet that may help lower your risk of heart disease. It offers a long list of nutrients that protect and support the heart, such as vitamins A, B1, B6, and C, copper, fiber, folate, and manganese.

Is pumpkin a carb or protein? ›

Pumpkin is a starchy vegetable, providing carbohydrate and the energy needed to fuel our body. As pumpkin is also rich in fibre, it keeps you feeling full for longer and reduces your urge to snack between meals.

What is the healthiest way to eat pumpkin? ›

Pureed, baked or roasted pumpkin is a nutrient-dense food that is low in calories and fat while being high in fiber, helping you feel full for longer.

Is A pumpkin a fruit or a Vegetable? ›

Answer. A pumpkin, from a botanist's perspective, is a fruit because it's a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.

What are 3 uses for pumpkins? ›

Here are eight ways to use pumpkins.
  • New coffee. Cosy up with a spiced pumpkin latte as a change from your usual cappuccino or mug of hot chocolate. ...
  • Baked and filled. Turn pumpkins into edible shells for all sorts of tasty fillings. ...
  • Sweet tart. ...
  • Dainty dumplings. ...
  • Savoury snack. ...
  • Super seeds. ...
  • Smoky supper. ...
  • Party essentials.

What's the difference between pumpkin and pumpkin puree? ›

Canned pumpkin (labeled as "100% pure pumpkin") is a purée of pumpkin that is sometimes mixed with other kinds of winter squash. It is unsweetened and does not contain any added spices. Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks.

What foods are off limits for vegans? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including:
  • Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
  • Chicken, duck, and other poultry.
  • Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.
  • Eggs.
  • Cheese.
  • Butter.
  • Milk, cream, ice cream, and other dairy products.
  • Mayonnaise (because it includes egg yolks)
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Can vegans eat squash? ›

This savory fruit is packed with nutrients and generally easy to prepare. There are many different kinds, but acorn squash, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash are found in tons of delectable vegan squash recipes! Squash can also serve as a substitute for meat in a recipe that you already know and love.

Is pumpkin a vegetarian? ›

Why is pumpkin considered a vegetable? Most people think of pumpkins as vegetables because they tend to be less sweet than other fruits. Though they are botanically classified as fruit, in the culinary world, pumpkins are often used in savory dishes and treated as vegetables.

What food groups do vegans not eat? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods of animal origin. This includes meat, fish and dairy foods, and also honey. If you're a vegan, you need to make sure you're getting enough protein and iron, but it can also be difficult to get enough vitamin B12.

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