Looking for healthy recipes with pumpkin puree? I’ve got you covered! Pumpkin puree is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can transform simple recipes into flavorful dishes. Whether you’re craving sweet treats, hearty meals, or creative snacks, these easy and healthy pumpkin puree recipes are sure to inspire your next cooking adventure.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon and Orange
This sheet cake combines warm cinnamon and bright orange flavors, making it a standout dessert for any fall occasion. Moist, delicious, and perfect for sharing, it’s a must-try treat.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon and Orange
This Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon and Orange is the perfect dessert for any fall occasion. Its balance of warm spices and bright citrus makes it stand out. Give it a try, and you’ll find it's the perfect treat to enjoy with friends or family, especially during the holiday season!
A one-pot wonder, this creamy pumpkin pasta features pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, and nutmeg. It’s a comforting and easy dish ideal for busy weeknights.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is delicious, easy comfort food. One-pot pumpkin sauce made with pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, and nutmeg.
Gluten-free and dairy-free, these pumpkin oatmeal pancakes are made with oats, pumpkin pie spices, and maple syrup. They’re a healthy breakfast option packed with cozy fall flavors.
Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Healthy pumpkin oatmeal pancakes made with pumpkin puree, oats, pumpkin pie spices & maple syrup. Naturally gluten free & dairy free!
These 4-ingredient pumpkin protein bars deliver 15 grams of protein per serving. Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, they’re perfect for an energizing snack or quick breakfast.
Pumpkin Protein Bars
4 ingredient Pumpkin Protein Bars with 15 grams of protein each! Taste just like a pumpkin perfect bar! Vegan, dairy-free, & gluten-free.
With just three ingredients, these pumpkin oat cookies are a nutritious snack that’s easy to whip up in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a guilt-free treat!
Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies
These healthy pumpkin oat cookies are more of a nutritious snack than a decadent cookie but they’re still delicious and satisfying. You’ll need less than 20 minutes and just 3 ingredients to make them.
Made with pumpkin puree, coconut flour, and maple syrup, these no-bake pumpkin bites are gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly. A quick and healthy snack for any time of day.
No-Bake Pumpkin Bites
This no-bake pumpkin bites recipe is easy to make and full of healthy ingredients like coconut flour, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup. This recipe is also perfect for gluten-free and vegan eaters! Use paleo chocolate to make them suitable for the paleo diet.
Creamy pumpkin gnocchi with spinach and sausage is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s packed with autumnal flavors like thyme and sage.
Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage is a Fall comfort food made in just 30 minutes in one pan! This super easy recipe uses store-bought pumpkin puree and shelf-stable potato gnocchi. The creamy sauce is made with fresh thyme and sage to create the ultimate Autumn flavor-packed dinner that is sure to become a family favorite!
This hearty baked oatmeal is filled with pumpkin puree and warm spices, making it a perfect meal prep option for busy mornings.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Packed with fall flavors this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is easy to make, delicious and the perfect breakfast. A hearty breakfast that is delicious, good for you and holds you over until lunch with the perfect blend of warm spices. Make this for an easy breakfast or meal prep.
This cheesy pasta bake combines pumpkin tomato sauce, mushrooms, spinach, and a walnut-sage topping for a deliciously sneaky way to include veggies.
Pasta Bake with Pumpkin Tomato Sauce
Cheesy pumpkin pasta bake with mushrooms, spinach, creamy pumpkin tomato sauce, and a buttery walnut-sage topping. This baked pumpkin pasta sneaks veggies into every bite and will surely be a fall favorite.
These dairy-free and vegan-friendly pumpkin waffles are made with oat milk and coconut oil, offering a delightful fall flavor perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Waffles
Start your day with a delicious stack of vegan pumpkin waffles, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Made with oat milk and coconut oil, these waffles are completely dairy-free and vegan-friendly. The pumpkin puree and cinnamon add a delicious fall flavor that everyone will love. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
This hearty pumpkin chili features pumpkin puree, fresh vegetables, beans, and bold chili seasonings. It’s a warming dinner option for chilly fall evenings.
Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin Chili is the best comfort food dinner in the fall! This beef chili recipe features both, fresh pumpkin and pumpkin puree, two types of beans, a medley of vegetables, and bold chili seasoning mix.
Enjoy a creamy pumpkin dessert packed with protein. Made with almond milk, pumpkin puree, and protein powder, this dairy-free ice cream is a healthy treat for all.
High Protein Pumpkin Ice Cream
Indulge in this high protein pumpkin ice cream recipe, offering methods for a Ninja Creami ice cream machine and a food processor for those who don’t have an ice cream maker. This dairy-free pumpkin flavored dessert is made with a few basic ingredients like almond milk, pumpkin puree, protein powder, and warm spices.
A savory fall snack, this pumpkin hummus is made with classic hummus ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, and garlic, with a seasonal twist of pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and spices.
Pumpkin Hummus
This easy Pumpkin Hummus recipe is made with classic hummus ingredients plus pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to create a savory fall snack. It comes together in a food processor in less than 15 minutes!
Rich, creamy, and plant-based, this pumpkin mac and cheese is a healthy, kid-friendly dish that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a delicious and savory pumpkin recipe that’s great for fall or any time you need to use up a little extra pumpkin. Rich, creamy, and full of healthy ingredients, this dish is kid-friendly and perfect for everything from holidays and potlucks to quick lunches and easy weeknights.
This pumpkin curry is a cozy blend of pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and red curry paste, paired with tender chicken and served over rice for a comforting meal.
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken
This Pumpkin Curry is made with tender pieces of chicken in a creamy, pumpkin filled sauce made with pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, and garlic, ginger, and brown sugar for flavor. Serve it over U.S.-grown long grain rice and get ready to enjoy Fall in a bowl!
These mini pumpkin pies feature a banana-pumpkin filling and an almond flour crust, offering a healthy, low-sugar, gluten-free dessert option.
Dreamy Mini Paleo Pumpkin Pies
The dreamiest mini paleo pumpkin pies made with a simple almond flour cookie crust and delicious banana pumpkin filling. Finally, a healthy pumpkin pie recipe that is low in sugar, gluten-free, grain-free and absolutely to die for.
Perfect for using leftover pumpkin puree, these chicken meatballs are kid-friendly and filled with wholesome ingredients.
Chicken Pumpkin Meatballs
These Chicken Pumpkin Meatballs are my daughter’s current favorite food! She loves being able to feed herself and I love making her food out of ingredients I love. This is the perfect recipe to make using a leftover can of Pumpkin Puree.
These easy and healthy recipes with pumpkin puree make it simple to enjoy the delicious flavors of fall while staying on track with your health goals. Whether sweet or savory, there’s something for everyone to love!
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Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
