Fall calls for the warmth and sweetness that comes with pumpkin, so here are 20 delicious, healthy pumpkin recipes.

I love all things pumpkin! Put it in a drink, dessert, breakfast, or dinner, I’ll eat it. Of course fall is the obvious time of year where everyone begins searching for pumpkin recipes, but I like to enjoy them all year long. Whether it’s in a latte or oatmeal, a soup or pie, these healthy pumpkin recipes will keep you coming back to the winter squash.
Why Eat Pumpkin?
On its own, pumpkin has a sweet, mellow, earthy flavor that is brighter when fresh, and more mild when canned. While commonly associated with pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice tastes nothing like actual pumpkin and instead refers to the spices commonly used when cooking with pumpkin.
Pumpkin is not only delicious, but healthy, too! Despite having a low sugar content, it’s still surprisingly pleasant and adds great natural sweetness and flavor to many dishes. It’s also a great source of fiber, and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. And if that isn’t enough to sell you on pumpkin, its low calorie content makes it weight-loss friendly, so bring on the pumpkin pie!

Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I make my own pumpkin purée instead of using canned?
1. Clean out your pumpkin and cut it in half. Brush the flesh with olive oil or vegetable oil. Keep the seeds if you plan on roasting them.
2. On a baking sheet lined with tin foil and cooking spray, put the pumpkin halves skin side up, flesh side down, and bake at 400 for 45-60 minutes. It will vary based on pumpkin size, but you’ll know it’s done when the skin is easily punctured with a fork.
3. Take your pumpkin out of the oven and let it cool. Once it’s cool enough to touch, use a large spoon to scrape the meat from the skin and put it in a food processor. Pulse into a purée and store in the fridge for up to a week, or freezer for 3 months. Use it to replace canned pumpkin in any recipe!
Are pumpkins available year round?
How else can I use pumpkin?

20 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
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Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin
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Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal
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Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Parfaits
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Healthy Pumpkin Bread
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Healthy Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
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Thai Curry and Coconut Pumpkin Soup
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
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Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
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Stovetop Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Dip

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