Easy healthy pumpkin recipes! Savory fall dinners, breakfast ideas, desserts, and fall snacks all using canned or fresh pumpkin.
You’re familiar with pumpkin lattes and pies, but there are actually a ton of tasty ways to use pumpkin!
Best of all, there are even nutritious options, so you can partake in the seasonal flavors and feel good about what you’re eating.
I put together a list of the best healthy pumpkin recipes, so you have new ideas to try this autumn.
These healthy recipes use canned or fresh pumpkin, and include fall dinners and breakfasts, plus fun snacks and even a few light desserts.Not only are these meals and snacks full of delicious pumpkin flavor, but they’re full of flavor AND nutrition.
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Embrace fall with this hearty, cozy chili with serious pumpkin vibes. White beans, veggies, pumpkin, turkey, and warm spices make this the perfect autumn dinner.
Pumpkin Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Healthy Pumpkin Carrot Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are absolutely delicious! You can eat them for breakfast, as a quick snack, or even a light dessert!
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto is a delicious rice dish consisting of pumpkin, rice, butter, and parmesan cheese.
It’s an amazing side dish to serve alongside almost any meat and vegetables, and it’s also great to eat by itself.
Thai Pumpkin Curry
Easy and flavorful Thai Pumpkin Curry is packed with the fragrant and aromatic flavors of Thailand, from creamy coconut milk to spicy red curry paste and fresh lime.
This spicy ramen noodle dish makes a perfectly healthy and comforting weeknight dinner.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast. It’s warm, comforting and full of delicious flavors.
It’s a healthy breakfast that will keep you fueled and satisfied.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Cauliflower
Creamy Pumpkin Soup is a delicious fall soup made with pumpkin purée (homemade or canned), cauliflower, milk, and cheese.
Light Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
No Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is so easy to make and tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie in a bowl!
Whip it up in less than 10 minutes and then pop it in the freezer. It’s sure to be a hit, and no one will know that it is low fat and low calorie.
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
If you're in the mood for something pumpkin-y but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake is the easiest fall treat.
Pumpkin Rice
Pumpkin Rice is a delicious and easy comfort food made with real pumpkin.
This tasty dish combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic spices, to make a dish that is sure to impress.
Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes are light, fluffy, and so easy to make.
Packed with pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree, and finished with a drizzle of maple syrup, they’re also freezable and great for meal prep.
Slow Cooker Beef And Pumpkin Stew
Slow Cooker Beef and Pumpkin Stew is loaded with beef, fresh pumpkin, parsnips and carrots. It’s perfect for the cold winter months and for using up leftover pumpkin.
Banana Pumpkin Oat Bars
Healthy Banana Pumpkin Oat Bars are a great way to start the day. Naturally sweetened and full of fiber, they’re a great make ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta
Healthy Bacon and Pumpkin Pasta comes together so deliciously with a creamy pumpkin puree sauce and tasty chunks of bacon.
All you need are a few pantry ingredients to make this hearty and filling family dinner.
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of fall than with a batch of freshly baked Pumpkin Protein Muffins.
These delightful treats aren’t your average muffin sugar bombs; they’re a fusion of warm, comforting pumpkin spice goodness and the nutritional power of protein.
Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner
Dinner in a Pumpkin is a delicious and festive way to use your fall pumpkins. And making it in the Instant Pot is easy!
This savory pumpkin dish might become a favorite and a holiday tradition your family will love.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a delightful dish that combines cooked pasta with a rich and creamy sauce made from fresh pumpkin, onion, tomato, cream, and other spices.
Crockpot Pumpkin Soup
Slow cooker Pumpkin Soup is an easy and delicious dish made from pumpkin puree, stock and seasonings. Just dump and go!
Pumpkin Curry
Thai-inspired Pumpkin Curry Recipe is easy to make and tastes just like take-out!
Loaded with lots of veggies, chicken, coconut milk, and pumpkin puree, this is the perfect meal to make for chilly and busy nights.
Healthy Pumpkin Brownies
Low Calorie Pumpkin Brownies have only 60 calories and are the perfect sweet treat that is also good for you.
The recipe is gluten free, refined sugar free and can even be vegan friendly.
Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Dinner (or lunch!) is rich, savory, satisfying, and perfectly seasoned in this Pumpkin Sausage Soup.
It's also lower in carbs, abounding with delicious fresh vegetables, and is ready in less than 35 minutes.
Pumpkin Pasta With Spinach and Mushrooms
Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms is the perfect meal for those cozy autumn nights. Not much prep at all, and hits the spot every time.
The pumpkin sauce is creamy, and the mushrooms and spinach add some extra nutrients and flavor.
Healthy Pumpkin Bread
Healthy pumpkin bread is made with fresh pumpkin puree, and is as nutritious as it is delicious.
It’s one of those things you can feel good about gobbling up with family and friends for breakfast, dessert, or even as a snack.
Thai Pumpkin Lentil Meatballs
Thai Pumpkin Lentil Meatballs with Curry Sauce are high in plant protein and rich in fall flavors.
These meatballs are super easy to make and great for a vegetarian seasonal dinner or to meal prep ahead of a busy week.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is a cozy and delicious breakfast that feels like dessert. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes needed!
Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is made of real pumpkin puree, sourdough discard, and lots of chocolate chips for an irresistible fall treat.
It’s extremely moist even with no oil and the batter comes together in less than 10 minutes. No mixer required!
Indian Pumpkin Curry
Healthy Pumpkin Curry Paneer is vegan so it doesn’t use any heavy cream. Instead the gravy is made up of real pumpkin and cashew for its creaminess.
Pumpkin Rigatoni
Dive into a bowl of creamy, dreamy Pumpkin Rigatoni made with fresh pumpkin.
Enjoy all the fresh seasonal fall flavors, and throw in some kale and peas to add even more nutrition.
No Bake Pumpkin Balls
No Bake Pumpkin Balls are easy to make in 15 minutes with oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips.
Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they are the perfect treat or dessert any time of the day.
Roasted Pumpkin Spinach Salad
Make the season special with this Roasted Pumpkin Spinach Salad that is incredibly tasty, flavorful, and healthy.
Who could resist roasted pumpkin on top of a fresh salad, garnished with peanuts and sesame.
Pumpkin Curry Soup
If you’re in the market for a fast, vibrant, naturally vegetarian dinner, you can’t beat this Thai-inspired Pumpkin Curry Soup with coconut milk.
Made with just 10 shelf-stable pantry staples and exactly zero chopping, this curried pumpkin soup is a lifesaver for busy weeknights.
Healthy Pumpkin Cookies
Full of nourishing ingredients, these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are made easily with few ingredients, and in just one bowl!
Chinese Pumpkin Rice
Chinese Pumpkin rice is a super easy and flavorful rice cooker recipe. The soft pumpkin cubes melt in your mouth, contrasting with the firm bite of the white rice grains.
It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and the rest of the work is up to your rice cooker.
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal with Golden Cashew Cream is a quick and easy make ahead meal prep for a hearty breakfast all week.
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili
The perfect balance of sweet and spicy in this hearty vegan Pumpkin Chili. Full of healthy plant based protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and ready in just about 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie that has all the rich pumpkin flavor you crave but gets its decadent flavor from non-fat Greek yogurt and pure maple syrup.
Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
creamy pumpkin pasta with spinach and walnuts is a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
It can even be made with homemade pure pumpkin puree, the Instant Pot makes that process super easy.
Purple Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
Purple Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup is a unique way to take advantage of pumpkin season on a weeknight or to brighten up the usual Thanksgiving dinner with a little purple.
Not only are sweet potatoes packed with nutrients, the purple ones create the most beautiful color in whatever you cook with them.
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Frosty
Dive into the season with this Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Frosty.
A cold, creamy delight that blends pumpkin and autumn spices into a guilt-free vegan treat, it's perfect for savoring the essence of fall.
High-Protein Overnight Pumpkin Oats
High-Protein Overnight Pumpkin Oats is an awesome vegan breakfast to wake up to, and it's super customizable.
It's the perfect breakfast for those on-the-go mornings or when you want to start the day on a healthy note without compromising on taste.
Pumpkin Spice Steamer
Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Spice Steamer is a great way to enjoy fall flavors without dairy or added sugar.
Plus, it's a super easy recipe to whip up, so you can make your own vegan version of this Starbucks drink with all the cozy vibes.
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Pumpkin Muffins are a favorite mix of two classics: banana bread and pumpkin muffins!
These muffins are easy to make and are a great way to enjoy pumpkin spice season.
Pumpkin Protein Shake
Pumpkin Protein Shake is the perfect breakfast or snack for anyone who loves pumpkin spice and needs the perfect way to increase their protein intake.
Simply made using fewer than 10 ingredients in just 5 minutes, this healthy, protein-packed smoothie tastes like a milkshake, and a pumpkin pie made a very delicious baby.
Healthy Pumpkin Fudge Bars
Vegan Pumpkin Bars are super moist and fudgy with the perfect balance of chocolate and pumpkin.
They’re a delicious cross between brownies and fudge, and happen to be nut-free and gluten-free.
Pumpkin Flax Muffins
Packed with good fats and whole grains, these healthy whole wheat pumpkin flax muffins have the most tender crumb.
They’re super moist and packed with delicious spice flavors.
Pumpkin Apple Overnight Oats
Combine two favorite flavors in this Pumpkin Apple Overnight Oats recipe.
The natural sweetness from the applesauce coupled with a creamy pumpkin puree absolutely tastes magical.