90+ Vegetarian Pumpkin Recipes

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!

A collage of savory and sweet pumpkin 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 few simple ingredients and has soon become my favorite fall oatmeal.

It’s highly customizable and with its warm spices closely resembles the flavors of pumpkin 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 few simple ingredients and has soon become my favorite fall oatmeal.

It’s highly customizable and with its warm spices closely resembles the flavors of pumpkin 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

This vegan snickerdoodle pumpkin bread is 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, gooey pumpkin 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 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

This no-bake pumpkin icebox cake is 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 this easy one-bowl cake recipe for pumpkin season; 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

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 for Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew!

Lightly sweetened iced coffee is topped with a rich and creamy pumpkin 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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