A Day of Pumpkin Recipes

While we all love a little pumpkin spice flavor in our morning coffee, if you’re a die-hard fan of pumpkin, that cup-o-joe might not cut it. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a full day’s worth of pumpkin recipes.

Coffee

Before diving into a pumpkin-filled day, a cup of coffee is a necessity.But don’t reach for the pumpkin spice creamer just yet — This healthy PSL recipe from the Detoxinista is dairy-free, vegan, and a great treat for the morning — or a tasty kick off for anyone preparing a holiday gathering. Healthy Pumpkin Spice LatteRecipe by Megan Gilmore of DetoxInista.comPrep Time: 5 minTotal Time: 5 minServings: 2Calories: 79Ingredients

1. 1 cup homemade almond milk
2. 1 cup hot brewed coffee
3. 2 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
4. 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
5. ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Visit DetoxInista.com for full recipe instructions.

Breakfast

Once you’ve sipped on some coffee, it’s time to get your bake on with these Maple Pumpkin Scones from Amy’s Healthy Baking. Free of refined sugar or processed ingredients, these baked goods are the perfect sweet treat for a crisp fall morning. Maple Pumpkin SconesRecipe by Amy Atherton of Amy’s Healthy BakingPrep Time: 30 minTotal Time: 45 minServings: 8 Calories: 132 per scone Ingredients for Scones

1. 1 ½ cups (180 g) whole wheat or gluten free flour (measure using spoon and level method—notscooping—to avoid drying out scones)
2. 1 ½ tsp baking powder
3. 1 tsp ground cinnamon
4. ¼ tsp salt
5. 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled
6. ½ cup pumpkin purée
7. 8 1/8 tsp maple syrup
8. 10 ½ tsp nonfat milk, divided

Ingredients for Glaze

1. 1 Tbsp. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2. 1 ½ tsp maple syrup

Visit Amy’s Healthy Baking for full recipe instructions.

Lunch

With all of the responsibilities packed into our days, a quick lunch can be a lifesaver. This salad from Australian Good Taste is a great option if you need to prepare lunch in advance and pack it for work.Pumpkin and Spinach SaladRecipe by Sarah Hobbs of Australian Good TastePrep Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 minServings: 6Calories: 212 Ingredients

1. 600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into wedges
2. 2 tsp olive oil
3. 2 tsp honey
4. 2 tsp sesame seeds
5. 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6. 1 Tbsp. honey, extra
7. 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
8. 2 tsp whole grain mustard
9. 150g baby spinach leaves
10. 75g toasted pine nuts
11. Salt, to season

Visit Australian Good Taste for full recipe instructions.

Dinner

Now it’s time for a hearty, warming meal to end your day. This Turkey Pumpkin Chili recipe from Whole Foods takes very little time to prep and throw together, and you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the delicious smells wafting from the pot as it simmers away.Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe by Whole Foods MarketPrep Time: 20 min Total Time: 55 minServings: 6 Calories: 280 per serving Ingredients

1. 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 small yellow onion, chopped
3. 1 green bell pepper, chopped
4. 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
5. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6. 1 pound ground white or dark meat turkey
7. 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8. 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
9. 1 Tbsp. chili powder
10. 1 tsp ground cumin
11. ½ tsp fine sea salt
12. Ground black pepper, to taste
13. 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

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Dessert

And of course, what would a day of pumpkin recipes be without a delicious dessert to finish it off? Why not try something unique, like pumpkin rice pudding? Ellie Krieger’s healthy recipe is a dessert for the daring. While the pudding doesn’t actually require much active cooking time, be sure to leave plenty of time for your concoction to morph into the correct pudding-like state. Pumpkin Rice PuddingRecipe by Ellie Krieger of Food NetworkPrep Time: 25 minCook Time: 1 hr 10 min Total Time: 9 hr 35 minServings: 8 Calories: 240 per serving Ingredients

1. 2 cups water
2. 1 cup Arborio rice
3. 3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
4. 1 cup solid-pack pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
5. ¾ cup honey
6. 1 tsp vanilla extract
7. ¾ tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
8. ¼ tsp ground ginger
9. ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
10. ¼ tsp salt
11. 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Visit The Food Network for full recipe instructions. After a day of pumpkin recipes, you may feel you’ve had your fill, but don’t forget to pick up an actual pumpkin! When dessert settles, you can carve it, toss the seeds in the oven, and set out your jack-o-lantern for the neighborhood to enjoy.