50 Pumpkin Recipes to Make This Fall [Keto & Low Carb Options]
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Our favorite pumpkin recipes are easy to whip up and perfect for fall!! All of these ideas are organized into categories: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. We’ve also labeled which pumpkin recipes are low carb or keto, too!
One of the reasons we love pumpkin so much is because it’s so versatile, and it’s packed with nutrients to fuel our bodies!! So put on a cozy hoodie and try one of our favorite recipes tonight!
New to cooking or baking with pumpkin?
No worries! We’ve got you covered!!
You can used canned or boxed pumpkin on the baking aisle at most grocery stores! You’ll want to find a brand that has just pureed pumpkin in the ingredients for the best flavor! This keeps things easy, and it tastes great!
You can also choose to use fresh pumpkin during Autumn; however, we usually go canned to keep it simple!
If you want to use fresh pumpkin…
You’ll want to wash the outside of the pumpkin, cut it in half, and scrape out all of the seeds and strings. Then, you’ll want to cut the halves into smaller pieces and place them on a baking sheet skin side up.
Before placing them in the oven, cover the bottom of the baking sheet with water. Bake at 325°F for about 45 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Once it’s cooled, you can scoop out the fleshy part and use it in your recipes!!
What are the health benefits of pumpkin?
Pumpkins have to be our favorite in the squash family!! They’re low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol! Plus, they’re rich in vitamin K which helps with bone health and the antioxidant beta-carotene! Beta carotene is important for your eyes and immune health!
(Looking to boost your immune health even more? Check out our homemade spiced elderberry syrup recipe!)
What can you make with pumpkin?
There are so many delicious pumpkin recipes out there — we love pumpkin pie, smoothies, cheesecakes, cookies, and breads! Get ready to experience some of the best pumpkin recipes out there!
We also love Pumpkin Spice Shakeology over sugary coffee drinks!
50 Pumpkin Recipes to Make This Fall (Keto & Low Carb Options)
Our favorite pumpkin recipes are easy to whip up and perfect for Fall!! All of these ideas are organized into categories: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. We've also labeled which pumpkin recipes are low carb or keto too!
Breakfast Pumpkin Recipes
Our Pumpkin Spice Bites are so creamy and satisfying! They also contain no dairy or gluten and can be made in just 10 minutes.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Vegan, Dairy Free, Paleo-Friendly)
Need to use up the rest of that can of pumpkin from your fall baking session? No problem! This pumpkin pie smoothie is just the thing – it’s a healthy pumpkin treat that’s almost like eating pie for breakfast.
These Healthy Apricot Pumpkin Bran Muffins are not only delicious, they are loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals! They make a great on the go breakfast or snack!
These Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect treat for Fall! They are healthy and taste amazing! The warm Fall spices with the pumpkin flavor are the best combination.
Easy one bowl healthy pumpkin muffins that are bursting with chocolate chips for the best healthy fall dessert! Filled with real pumpkin and completely vegan and gluten free, these pumpkin spice muffins are the best sweet treat!
This fueling pumpkin smoothie bowl is a great choice for endurance athletes - or anyone who simply loves pumpkin! It provides healthy carbohydrates to fuel a workout, along with protein to help with muscle repair and recovery. It's also an excellent source of potassium, an electrolyte lost in sweat that helps regulate muscle contractions. 10 g fat / 53 g carb / 16 g pro
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal recipe is vegan (no vegan substitutes are also listed in the ingredients) Grain Free and can be gluten free if you use certified gluten free oats. Think of it as a breakfast casserole the kids can grab on their way to school or have as a snack when then come home.
This filling Pumpkin Oatmeal, made in the Instant Pot or Oatmeal is full of fall flavor! Easy to make ahead with a few ingredients and great for busy morning breakfasts and meal prep.
These light and delicious Pumpkin Fritters are fantastic for a veggie packed breakfast or in the lunchbox instead of a sandwich. They are perfect for using leftover pumpkin – you will love this quick and simple recipe.
Add these Easy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies to your breakfast rotation! They’re paleo, vegan, and gluten-free, great for grab-and-go, and so filling!
This oat flour pumpkin bread is a deliciously hearty and healthy quick bread filled with pumpkin spice flavors like nutmeg, cinnamon, & allspice in every bite. No refined flour, sugar, or oil!
Lunch & Dinner Pumpkin Recipes
Vegan Pumpkin Soup, with a balance of savory and sweet. Freshly roasted sugar pumpkin, fall spices, and a splash of coconut milk blended together for the best creamy pumpkin soup recipe.
Pumpkin Lentil Chili – the perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this hearty vegetarian chili.
This vegan pumpkin pasta is easy healthy and delicious! You can choose what kind of pasta you want to use and anything goes!
Pumpkin and potato gnocchi are a delicious weeknight dinner you can whip up in no time. No sauce making is needed, either!
This Curried Pumpkin Chicken Soup makes an easy, tasty and healthy one-pot meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes. The perfect recipe for meal prepping as it is freezer-friendly and makes a quick dinner for those busy weeknights! Protein: 15g Carbs: 15 grams Fat: 21g
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili recipe is the perfect way to add a bit of pumpkin to your dinner table! Pumpkin packs a huge fiber punch providing 20% of the daily value for fiber. Fat 8g, Carbs 25g, Protein 6g
This flavorful Thai Pumpkin Curry is an easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. You will love the creaminess from the pumpkin purée and coconut milk. Each serving has approximately 39g carbs, 11g protein and 24g fat.
These sweet potato pumpkin fritters are the perfect mix of fat, carbs, and protein. They make a great breakfast or side for any meal
Creamy, dreamy parmesan pumpkin pan sauce meets poultry-seasoned chicken breasts for a quick, satisfying, and surprisingly delicious dinner in this Sauteed Parmesan Pumpkin Chicken.
Mexican Pumpkin Stew with Pork and Hominy (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
Bringing those awesome South-of-the-Border flavors, Mexican Pumpkin Stew with Pork and Hominy combines tender pork, hominy, pumpkin (or other winter squash) with both poblano and chipotle chiles in a healthy one-pot stew! 274 calories, 27 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat.
Pumpkin Snacks & Desserts
This beautiful roasted pumpkin salad with beets, arugula, and Feta is brimming with flavors and nutrition. High in Vitamins A and trace minerals, this scrumptious Fall salad also contains healthy carbs, fats, and protein (from the Feta). Happy Fall!
This Healthy, 21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pudding tastes just like pumpkin pie but comes together in a flash. It’s the perfect quick and easy fall dessert.
Homemade Easy Pumpkin Hummus - Give a pumpkin twist to your classic chickpea hummus and make this super delicious hummus dip. Ready in less than 10 mins.
This Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe is a must for Fall! Pair with yogurt, pancakes or enjoy on it's own for a healthy snack on the go.
This Vegan Maple Pumpkin Corn Bread is a super moist and fluffy. It’s a crowd pleasing delicious seasonal twist on regular corn bread and it only made with 9 simple ingredients! (Vegan, gluten free & oil free)
Low in fat but full of cozy traditional holiday vibes, Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter makes this fall favorite super fast and easy to make. You can use either canned or fresh pumpkin.
Don’t toss out your pumpkin seeds. Turn them into a nutritious snack. These are oil free crunchy oven roasted pumpkin seeds.
These Pumpkin Yogurt Bites are a healthy autumn dessert. Packed with pumpkin spice, gingersnaps, and butterscotch, they’re delectably delicious and perfect for bringing along to family and friend gatherings.
These pumpkin donut holes are a lighter take on donuts since they're baked not fried. And, since they're just 78 calories each, you can get your sweet fix without derailing your caloric budget.
This Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake is the way cake should be: all the sweetness and flavor you want, none of the questionable ingredients! Your Fall and Winter parties or Thanksgiving table need a special treat like this nut-free, dairy-free pumpkin cake.
This moist Pumpkin Chocolate Cake is a delicious alternative to traditional indulgent cake recipes made with refined ingredients, using healthier dessert ingredients and nutritious pumpkin puree. One serving is only 151 calories, 25 grams of carbs, 3 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber. Nutritious and delicious!!
Fall meets fitness in this no bake pumpkin pie protein cheesecake. The recipe takes about 10 minutes to prep and every slice has 12 grams of protein, 26 grams of carbs, and just 5 grams of fat.
These Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy, fragrantly spiced and covered in a rich, tangy “cream cheese” frosting. They’re also refined sugar free.
Low Carb & Keto Pumpkin Recipes
This keto pumpkin chaffe recipe is super easy and DELICIOUS! You can add a cream cheese frosting on top to make it an extra special Keto dessert idea!
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes are light and airy. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves are a great start to the fall season.
Our gluten-free keto pumpkin bread is so yummy, fluffy, and moist! We also love that it’s sugar-free and the perfect paleo or low carb option! Plus, it’s super quick and simple to make!
Our easy Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe is perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving! You’ll love how easy it is to whip together this low carb pie using an almond flour crust!
This Healthy Pumpkin Custard is the great taste of Pumpkin Pie in custard form. Easy enough for every day but special enough for entertaining. Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 11.8g
Looking for a pumpkin spice season cookie that won’t affect your waistline? Well, these keto pumpkin cream cheese cookies are exactly what you need.
Bursting with the flavor of pumpkin and fall flavors these keto cream cheese pumpkin cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. CALORIES: 100, CARBOHYDRATES: 0.9g CARBOHYDRATES: 0.7g net PROTEIN: 2.1
Enjoy this moist, delicious pumpkin coffee cake that combines savory pumpkin and sweet cheesecake with delicious streusel topping. This Keto coffee cake recipe is sugar free, gluten free, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
These pretty little Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes are keto-friendly with only 3 carbs, 12.3 g fat, and 5 g protein. And they taste like mini pumpkin pies!
This low carb, keto friendly pumpkin cheesecake will be the hit at any event. It comes together quick and is perfect for even beginner cooks.
In the fall, nothing warms you up like a mug of the pumpkin bulletproof latte! We love it for breakfast or an afternoon snack!
Enjoy an easy keto pumpkin spice latte this fall season. Perfect drink recipe to make homemade to control what ingredients are used. This white chocolate PSL is also packed with some great fats.
Are you a sucker for pumpkin recipes? Do you have any favorites?
If you loved this Fall-inspired post, check out our Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole, Fall Bucket List, Halloween Snack Ideas, or our Fun Fall Date Ideas.
We also make an award nominated chili this time of year!
All of these recipes would work for an epic Halloween movie night too!
I love a good pumpkin recipe! All pumpkin, all the time for the next few months!!
Super great fall round-up! Thanks for including my recipes!