Pumpkins galore! 11 Tasty pumpkin recipes

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Getting out of bed on a cold fall day isn’t always easy, but it will certainly feel more doable when you have these gingerbread pumpkin pancakes from Cookin’ Canuck on the menu for breakfast. Plus, they’re made with whole wheat and oats, making them a nutritious and delicious way to start your day.

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Nothing says comfort food quite like macaroni and cheese. But would you believe it’s possible for this creamy and comforting dish to be healthy too? Thanks to the nutritious goodness of pumpkin and clever culinary masterminds Mike and Margherita at The Iron You, it is! This whole-wheat pumpkin mac and cheese is much healthier than the classic version on which it’s based, and it offers delicious fall flavour too!

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Smoothies are great ways to get a major dose of nutrition in a convenient — not to mention delicious — way. And thanks to Christal at Nutritionist in the Kitch, you can get your favourite fall dessert served up in a glass when you whip up this pumpkin pie protein smoothie. It’s the tasty goodness of dessert in a format so healthy that you can enjoy it for breakfast or at any time of the day.

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Thought the warm, gooey cheesiness of enchiladas couldn’t get any better? Well, it just did, because Ann at How Crazy Cooks just threw pumpkin into the mix. Yes, you heard right. It’s Mexican food with a creative autumn twist. So don’t miss your chance to celebrate the fall season with a delicious batch of pumpkin enchiladas!

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Curling up with a warm bowl of soup on a cold autumn day is always a nice treat, and that cozy moment can be made even more comforting when you throw the deliciousness of pumpkin into the mix. Check out this chipotle chicken and pumpkin soup from Melissa at A Teaspoon of Happiness.

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When you think of a big, cumbersome pumpkin, “snack food” might not immediately come to mind. But that’s sure to change when you try out these no-bake pumpkin date balls made by Min at The Adventures of MJ and Hungryman. Once you’ve whipped up a batch, you can take a little taste of pumpkin with you wherever you go!

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A traditional Italian favourite gets a beautiful and inspired makeover with this pumpkin bruschetta from Lisa at Authentic Suburban Gourmet. These colourful bites make for great appetizers or even a light lunch.

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It’s pretty hard to get over the cool factor of this pumpkin baked oatmeal created by Leanne at Healthful Pursuit. It’s literally breakfast in a pumpkin! It doesn’t get more fun and seasonal than that. Just scoop it out, and enjoy!

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Are you one of the many who can’t help but be drawn to the arrival of pumpkin-spiced lattes at this time of year? Then you’ll be happy to know you don’t have to fork over $5 every day to get your sweet, seasonal caffeine fix. Create your very own pumpkin latte in the comfort of your home with this recipe from Allison at Cuisineous.

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Looking for a new snack to take with you on the go or to pack into a child’s lunch box? Look no further than this pumpkin fruit leather from Kirbie at Kirbie’s Cravings. It has all the fun of a typical fruit roll-up but with the tastiness of pumpkin.

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Want a pumpkin dessert but tired of plain old pumpkin pie? Then check out this 20-minute pumpkin pie cheesecake parfait from Jen at The Scrumptious Pumpkin. Two delicious, creamy desserts layered into one convenient cup? Sign us up!

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