What is the one ingredient that you think of when you hear the perfect fall treat? Pumpkin! Everywhere you turn there is a new pumpkin-flavored version of just about everything from drinks to pies and more. So why not get creative in the kitchen because creating your own healthified gluten-free version is fun! Here are my top pumpkin recipes for you to try this season to help infuse your homes with the spicy scent of fall and feed you and your loved once some seriously comforting deliciousness.
Pumpkin Cocktail
Move over Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I’ve created an amazing Pumpkin Cocktail recipe for you that is perfect for the fall! I serve this cozy drink in a cinnamon-sugar rimmed martini glass on a dessert plate with some graham crackers on the side so it’s kind of like a liquid pumpkin pie and the perfect ending to a festive meal. Check out my Instagram, if you’d like to follow along with a video of me creating the cocktail!
White Chocolate Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These bars are a perfect fall treat. Inside the pan comes ooey-gooey white chocolate pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. This recipe is everything you want in a fall dessert – moist, satisfying and full of pumpkin spice flavor. Adding in the white chocolate adds a decadent touch, which you could totally omit for a less calorie-dense and dairy-free version. This just might be your new go-to Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
My mom is the master of these soft and chewy, cake-textured pumpkin spice cookies! In a healthified version, I took her recipe and spun it to be a gluten-free take which I’m delighted to share it with you now: a you-wouldn’t-know-it’s-good-for-you version that mimics Mom’s original recipe.
Pumpkin-Spice Pancakes
Why stop at lattes and cocktails when it comes to pumpkin-themed food? Check out these pumpkin-spice pancakes! The flour makes it a heavier, more filling choice for chilly mornings. The aroma and the flavors are divine for a festive fall. The best part is that your kitchen will smell like pumpkin pie all morning!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
If you like to get festive for the fall with pumpkin spice-flavored food, look no further than these delicious pumpkin chocolate chip bars created by my friend Stacie at Sugar Face Bakes! Enjoy them as an indulgent breakfast bar or serve accompanied by your coffee or as a dessert. The best part is they are gluten-free while the spices blend together to create a cozy fall feeling. Plus the pumpkin puree is rich in nutrients and Vitamin A.
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean overindulging to the point of feeling stuffed. Enter these Paleo Pumpkin Pie Muffins: light, naturally sweetened, and packed with cozy, spiced pumpkin flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a holiday side, or a snack when you want something sweet that won’t leave you feeling weighed down. These muffins bring the best of the season’s flavors with a health-conscious twist that everyone at the table will appreciate. Plus, they are DELICIOUS!
Pumpkin Caramel Blondies
We live in a world of great challenge and disagreement right now but at least we can all agree that everything is good about pumpkin and caramel right? Life’s simple pleasures are as important as ever to responsibly indulge in. These gooey and delicious squares are absolute perfection for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year really. These Pumpkin Caramel Blondies are a magical make ahead dessert and when properly wrapped and stored are great to have on hand in the freezer for impromptu company. The best way to freeze these is to first chill them in the fridge so they harden just enough to slice them with ease. Then freeze, pre sliced and well wrapped. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
The holidays always call for cozy classics and make-ahead, no-fuss treats—and these pumpkin snickerdoodles check all the boxes. Soft, chewy, warmly spiced, and rolled in that nostalgic cinnamon-sugar coating, these cookies are everything you crave in a seasonal sweet. Even better? You can whip them up ahead of time and keep your holiday vibe stress-free, giving you more moments to savor with the ones you love. Because at the heart of every holiday gathering is comfort, connection, and just the right amount of sugar and spice.
Soft Pumpkin Butterscotch Gluten Free Bread
Looking for a new way to jazz up your pumpkin bread? Add a buttery, caramel-y butterscotch flavor to your next loaf! The holidays are around the corner and pumpkin is trending. This Soft Pumpkin Butterscotch Gluten Free Bread makes for a great sweet breakfast, afternoon snack, or even dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Bonus: wrap up the second loaf with a little string to gift to your friends this year. My recipe makes two loaves! Who doesn’t love food as a gift?
Simple Box Mix Breakfast: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Let’s keep it our little secret that these fluffy pancakes started with a box mix! This is a great breakfast shortcut using a box mix, a scoop of pumpkin puree for a dose of nutrition, and spice for a festive holiday kick. Believe it or not, breakfast can be this simple! Your family will wake up to the cozy smell of fall from the pumpkin spice and maple syrup. I can’t wait to show you how easy it is to make this simple box mix breakfast: pumpkin spice pancakes.
