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8 Easy Pumpkin Recipes

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Every year at this time, the cold, rainy weather gets me thinking Fall and I start hunting for unique, delicious, and easy pumpkin recipes. This year I asked some of my favorite bloggers if they would share their recipes. They agreed and we put together a fantastic collection of favorites. Enjoy!

8 Easy Pumpkin Recipes

 

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Pumpkin Recipes Halloween Pumpkin CakesThese mini-pumpkin cakes are adorable and so well done, I can’t wait to try them this Fall. This recipe can be easily customized as well by using your favorite cake mix.

For this recipe visit: Busy Mommy – Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin CupcakesIf you love pumpkin bread, you’re sure to enjoy these cupcakes. The cream cheese frosting on the top is the perfect touch and a wonderful way to welcome in Fall.

For this recipe visit: Courtney’s Sweets – Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin DipThis is one of my favorite Fall pumpkin recipes. It’s easy to assemble and can be made with fresh pumpkin puree or store bought. Serve it with gingersnap cookies and watch the dip quickly disappear.

For this recipe visit: 3 Kids and Us – Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin Chocolate Chip BreadThis bread not only looks delicious, but is incredibly easy too. In only 3 steps, the bread is cooking and your house is filled with the scents of Fall. This recipe can be made into muffins as well.

For this recipe visit: Upstate Ramblings – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin Protein BarsThese unique and delectable looking bars offer a great way to sneak a little extra nutrition into pumpkin recipes. Simply by adding 1 1/2 cups of protein powder you can enjoy a favorite Fall snack & benefit from it too!

For this recipe visit: Courtney’s Sweets – Pumpkin Protein Bars

Pumpkin and Peppers

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin and PeppersUntil I came across this recipe, I never would have thought to combine pumpkin and peppers. But the sweetness of the pumpkin and the savory in the peppers makes for a great combination. And the Fall colors of the dish are pretty too!

For this recipe visit: Fab Grandma – Pumpkin and Peppers

 Pureed Pumpkin

Pumpkin Recipes Pureed PumpkinMost pumpkin recipes call for pureed pumpkin. I usually rely on the canned version, but this recipe for steamed and pureed pumpkin makes it seem so easy, I can’t wait to try it this year.

For this recipe visit: 3 Kids and Us – Pureed Pumpkin

Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Recipes Pumpkin PieNo collection of pumpkin recipes is complete without a pumpkin pie. This one was so popular I found the same recipe in two places. The use of homemade pureed pumpkin enhances the flavor and I can’t wait to give this one a try at our next Fall get together!

For this recipe visit: Oh Rheally? – Homemade Pumpkin Pie or This Mom Can Cook – Lazy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

What about you? What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes?


About Tesa Nicolanti

I’m Tesa, the mom behind 2 Wired 2 Tired, a blog named after our two kids born a year apart, who my husband and I always said were too wired, leaving us too tired. :) Since 2009, I’ve shared tips on family, travel, and tech, with coffee always in hand. Now, as the kids head to college, 2 Wired 2 Tired continues as a place for family travel ideas, helpful gadgets, and insights on keeping family life fun and easy.

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Comments

  1. Dee S says

    October 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I love pumpkin anything! These all look fantastic!

  2. Emily says

    October 14, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    All of those look sooo good!! I love everything pumpkin. I had some Pumpkin Dip just the other night at a little get together and it was soooo yummy I could have just eaten the entire thing with a spoon!

  3. Tammy Klain says

    August 25, 2012 at 12:42 am

    oh my goodness I love pumpkin. I love spreading pumpkin butter on my pancakes, dunkin donuts has the best pumpkin coffee I have ever tasted and pumpkin muffins are made weekly at my home. Adding this page to my fav’s. Thanks!

  4. Brandi says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Never knew you could do so many things with pumpkin!

  5. BusyWorkingMama says

    October 28, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Great inspirations! I need to try the protein bars!

    • Tired Mom Tésa says

      October 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm

      I thought it was a fun festive way to sneak in a little extra protein too.

  6. Kasandria Reasoner says

    October 16, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    More pumpkin recipes yeah!
    Kas

  7. Lorie Shewbridge says

    October 13, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Those mini pumpkin cakes and the dip look so yummy! Plus my hubby loves pumpkin pie – me, not so much. Thanks for sharing. =)

  8. Cookin' Canuck says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    These all look good, but that Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread really caught my eye.

  9. Vanessa @Pre-K Pages says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    All of those look delicious but would turn into charred coal if I were to attempt them. My favorite pumpkin recipe is ordering a pumpkin shake from Sonic :) YUM!

  10. chrystal says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I’m planning on making pumpkin cheesecake this weekend. :)

  11. Laura @ GotChocolate says

    September 17, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Wow, such creative ideas! Do I see a wee bit of Chocolate on that pumpkin stem??? :D

  12. Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says

    September 16, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    Yummy!

  13. Following In My Shoes says

    September 11, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    I LOVE pumpkin — last year, I worked on a chili recipe using pumpkin. Loved it!

  14. Tiff @ Babes and Kids says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:39 am

    I love that these totally scream fall. I make pumpkin sugar cookies last week. YUM :)

    • chrystal says

      September 22, 2011 at 2:41 pm

      recipe?!?!

  15. Louise says

    September 10, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Looks Fantastic, LOVE Pumpkin season

  16. Crystal Reagan says

    September 10, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Ooooh, I can’t wait to try some of those recipes.

  17. Rhea says

    September 10, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I’m so happy it’s almost fall! I can’t wait to start busting out these recipes. Thanks for including mine. :)

  18. Courtney says

    September 10, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Yum everything looks so yummy! I get so excited as soon as the fall comes for Pumpkin Recipes! Can’t wait to try some! Thanks for the recipe love also :)

  19. Meagan F says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Oooh, looks yummy! I’m definitely going to have to give at least a few of these a try. I’ve never made a pumpkin dish because I’ve always been intimidated by it, but these seem easy enough.

  20. Karen says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    now I have to go buy a pumpkin. I love the baby sugar pumpkins.

  21. Dee @ cocktails with Mom says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I’m not really a pumpkin eater but these look delish!

  22. jackie johnson says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks 4 the recipes-i love everything pumpkin

  23. Stefani says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I am so waiting for Fall so I can make more pumpkin pies. Last year I made some from scratch (with our pumpkin) and they were so good!

  24. Kelly says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Yum, this definitely puts me in a fall cooking mood! I love how you included favorites along with some more unique dishes that you wouldn’t expect!

Hey there! I’m Tesa, the mom behind 2 Wired 2 Tired. The blog got its name because we have two kids born a year apart and my husband, Dave, and I always joked that "the kids were too wired and we were too tired!" :)

Fast forward a bit—now the kids are off to college (how did that happened so fast!) and since 2009, I’ve been blogging through the chaos, coffee in hand, finding the best in family, travel, and tech—because honestly, who has time for bad gadgets and boring trips?

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