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
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
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
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, an avid food writer and blogger, a cookbook author and the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen Inc.
Cassandra @ Powered By BLING says
October 19, 2016 at 8:55 pmI like pumpkin but this time of year people go way overboard on it. i tend to stay simple – love pumpkin soup with pepitas. those energy balls look like they’d be good!
Abbey Sharp says
October 24, 2016 at 8:28 pmyummm love soup!!
Esther says
October 19, 2016 at 3:34 pmWhat a fantastic group of recipes!
Bring on the pumpkin!!!!!
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 3:46 pmso glad you like!
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
October 19, 2016 at 2:28 pmI’m finally getting into the spirit of all things pumpkin! Thanks for sharing these…
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 3:46 pmthe best!!
Ilka says
October 19, 2016 at 10:10 amThat pumpkin oat bread looks soo good! Pinning!
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 3:59 pmsooooo good
Kim says
October 18, 2016 at 9:59 pmI was just saying that psl is horrible. I love eating puMpkin in recipes Instead.
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 4:00 pmAGREED!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
October 18, 2016 at 9:11 pmfellow pumpkin lover is drooling all over this post. where do i even begin?
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 4:00 pmhahaha enjoy!
GiGi Eats says
October 18, 2016 at 5:22 pmPumpkin pancakes or simply roasted pumpkin = my two favorites! 😉 I don’t need any complicated recipes for the good ol’ pumpkin!
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 4:00 pmthe best!!
carmy says
October 18, 2016 at 1:43 pmoooo the pumpkin pasta looks interesting! i’ve never tried pumpkin with kale before!
Abbey Sharp says
October 19, 2016 at 4:01 pmits delish