The 20 Best Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

The arrival of Fall may mean the end of our beloved Canadian Summer but for us optimists, it also signals the start of a beautiful thing called Pumpkin season. Pumpkins are great for much more than carving out a scary face. They’re packed with nutrients (as I mentioned here), really tasty and surprisingly versatile. It’s time to think outside the beloved calorie bomb that is the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte for those lucky enough to not know the acronym by heart), and experiment with this Autumn gourd. Looking for pumpkin recipes? You’ve come to the right place.

I’ve come up with some of my own pumpkin recipes, like my pumpkin pie protein pancakes, spicy pumpkin and black bean quesadillas, and pumpkin chipotle pasta but here are a few of our favourites from our friends around the blogosphere.

Best Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Naturally Ella – Pumpkin Oat Bread

Per slice (if cutting into 8) 314 kcal, 16g fat, 38g CHO, 5g fibre, 4g protein, 20g sugar

Hearty and full of fall flavours

Naturally Ella – Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup

114kcal, 10g fat, 6g CHO, 2g fibre, 1g sugar, 1g protein

This soup puts typical fall spices on the back burner in favour of curry for a different take on pumpkin that will warm you up all season long.

Lean Green Bean- Pumpkin Energy Balls

92kcal, 4g fat, 12g CHO, 3g fibre, 6g sugar, 3g protein

Perfect for fall appropriate snacking on the go!

Smart Nutrition- Curried Pumpkin Soup with Hemp Hearts

325kcal, 23g fat, 27g CHO, 8g fibre, 10g sugar, 5g protein

Hemp hearts add a punch of omega 3s and a great texture.

MJ and Hungry Man- Vegetarian Kale and Pumpkin Pasta Bake

392 kcal, 10g fat, 57 g CHO. 6g fibre, 7 g sugar, 20g protein

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All the pleasure of baked cheese, all the nutrition of kale and pumpkin.

Meme Inge- Pumpkin Granola

296kcal, 11g fat, 42 g CHO, 8g fibre. 11g sugar, 9g protein

Crunchy and packed with heart healthy seeds, delicious!

Carrots and Cake- Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

252 kcal, 9g fat, 40g CHO, 3g fibre, 20g sugar, 5g protein

Pumpkin keeps these delicious muffins moist even though they use mostly whole wheat flour!

Avocado a Day Nutrition- Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Cashew Cream

284 kcal, 17g fat, 23g CHO, 5g fibre, 15g sugar, 9g protein

Who says pancakes can’t be healthy and ‘guilt’ free? These make for an indulgent yet high fibre and high protein breakfast.

Cooking Classy- Pumpkin French Toast

195kcal, 8 g fat, 23g CHO, 2g fibre, 5g sugar, 9g protein

Perfect for lazy fall Sundays.

Drizzle and Dip- Roasted Pumpkin with Chilli Yogurt and Coriander Sauce

179 kcal, 10g fat, 16g CHO, 5g fibre, 1 g sugar, 7g protein

A more savory take on pumpkin, this recipe is impressive yet simple.

Skinny Taste- Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Soup

138kcal, 3g fat, 25g CHO, 7g fibre, 9g sugar, 6g protein

Silky, smooth and comforting for cool fall nights.

Bless this Mess- Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon

250kcal, 21 g fat, 11g CHO, 2g fibre, 7g sugar, 9g protein

Don’t forget to save the seeds when scooping out your pumpkins! Follow this recipe and roast them up to make a crunchy snack or salad topper.

Krooked Spoon- Pumpkin Frittata

130kcal, 6g fat, 12g CHO, 3g fibre, 5g sugar, 8g protein

Eggs are the perfect vessel for everything in the fridge, this recipe is great for using up whatever you have and making it delicious.

Ambitious Kitchen- Flourless Pumpkin Almond Butter Chocolate Bars

110kcal, 8g fat, 8g CHO, 2g fibre, 5g sugar, 3g protein

Decedent, chocolately, nutty, and low in sugar? Count me in.

Ambitious Kitchen- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

144kcal, 4g fat, 27g CHO, 3g fibre, 12g sugar, 5g protein

Whether it’s breakfast in a hurry or as a snack, these muffins will hit your chocolate and pumpkin cravings all at once.

Sally’s Baking Addiction- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

253kcal, 14g fat, 31g cho, 2 g fibre, 17g sugar, 3 g protein

More indulgent than some other pumpkin recipes here, but everyone deserves a true dessert every once in a while!

Foodie Crush- Pumpkin and Fried Sage Flatbread

772 kcal, 31g fat, 106g CHO, 11g fibre, 30g sugar, 24g protein

Using naan bread instead of pizza dough is a smart way to keep this dinner super quick.

Pinch of Yum- Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus

109kcal, 5g fat, 13g CHO, 3g fibre, 5g sugar, 3g protein

This recipe is a great example of how adding pumpkin to anything is delicious. Yay for healthy pumpkin recipes!

Seeded at the Table- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

78kcal, 2g fat, 14g CHO, 1g fibre, 9g sugar, 2g protein

Low in fat, yet still moist from the pumpkin puree.

Anja’s Food for Thought- Pumpkin Lentil Salad with Arugula and Feta

195kcal, 15g fat, 12g CHO, 3g fibre, 4g sugar, 6g protein

Another way you can incorporate pumpkin into more than just dessert, this is an easy salad to pack up for lunch or to wow guests.

The Nutritious Bite- Pumpkin Pie Dip

102kcal, 3g fat, 16g CHO, 1 g fibre 12g sugar, 2g protein

Breakfast, dessert, or snack, this dip is perfect with apples or crackers.

What are your favourite healthy pumpkin recipes? Thanks to all the bloggers who let us share these pumpkin-centric creations! Which are you dying to try? Leave us a comment and let us know your favourite way to use pumpkin this time of year!

Contribution by #RD2B Olivia Cupido