Saying goodbye to summer is hard. I mean, it is the end of beach season and vacation season. It is the end of lazy summer mornings and late summer nights. And those fun and festive cookouts with friends and family are nothing more than a distant dream full of hot grilled goodies and ice-cold cocktails. But when summer ends, a new (and potentially) better season begins: fall.
You see, fall is a magical time — full of colors, candy, costumes and (everyone’s favorite) pumpkins. And while the latter is usually used to decorate one’s home, in recent years, pumpkin (more specifically pumpkin spice) has infiltrated our favorite food and drinks.
Of course, the sweet, cinnamony flavor isn’t for everyone, but if pumpkin-spice is your thing, you’re in luck: Many of the following items are some of the latest and greatest pumpkin-spice products on the market. And if it’s not your jam, don’t worry; we’ve included lots of non-pumpkin fall goodies too.
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Clif Bar
If you're looking for something with a hint of pumpkin spice but don't want to drink in all that sugary sweetness, Clif has you covered with their new spiced pumpkin pie bar. And the best part: Clif Bars are made with 70 percent certified organic ingredients, making them a healthy and convenient source of energy. Available now at grocery stores nationwide.
Dunkin’ Donuts Apple Crisp Doughnut
Dunkin' Donuts' newest addition — the apple crisp doughnut —has caramel icing, a crispy oat topping and a luxurious apple filling, making it a sweet-yet-satisfying treat. Available now at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Dunkin’ Donuts Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
If you like your fall flavorings to be a bit more subtle (and far less sweet) look no further than Dunkin' Donuts' new Belgian waffle breakfast sandwich, which put "sweet caramelized maple sugar bacon, [an] egg and American cheese… between [two] classic golden belgian waffles with deep ridges." Available now at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Dunkin’ Donuts Bagel With Maple Cream Cheese
While pumpkin seems to be the predominant flavor of the fall, Dunkin' Donuts is making sure you don't forget about maple with their new maple cream cheese spread. Available now at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Coffee & Maple Pecan Coffee
Perhaps the most famous of all fall flavors is pumpkin coffee. (Mmmm, pumpkin coffee.) But wait: This seasonal staple will not be alone. Joining the Dunkin' Donuts lineup this year is maple-pecan coffee. Both are available now at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations.
Godiva Pumpkin Spice Chocolates
How do you make chocolate better? Well, you make it with pumpkin spice. Available online and in stores on Sept. 10.
Pumpkin spice cube box, $20 at Godiva
Sam Adams Pumpkin Ale
I've got a confession to make: I love pumpkin beer. Like, love it. And if you are looking for a good one, look no further than Sam Adams' Pumpkin Ale, a beverage that is "brewed with real pumpkin and a blend of caramel and roasted malts." These returned to store shelves in August 2018, and you can find a retailer near you on the Sam Adams site.
Pillsbury Grands Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Do you love all things pumpkin? How about all things sweet? Well, if you answered yes to both, you'll definitely want to try Pillsbury's pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls.
Pillsbury Grands Pumpkin Spice Rolls, $3.28 at Walmart
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Straws
Toasted white chocolate-flavored wafers are rolled into straws and filled with white chocolate and pumpkin spices to make (what I predict) will be a new fall favorite. Available in stores in August.
Coffee-mate Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
If you like pumpkin-flavored coffee but don't feel like going to your nearest Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks, Coffee-mate has you covered with their pumpkin-spice creamer. Available in grocery stores now.
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffins & Bagels
Returning to grocery store shelves on Sept. 10, Thomas’ pumpkin spice English muffins (and bagels) are full of warm, cinnamony goodness.
Kellogg’s Pumpkin Spice Frosted Flakes
One of the latest (and possibly greatest) pumpkin-spiced products is Kellogg's new PS-flavored Frosted Flakes which, Kellogg's said in a statement to Bustle, will feature "caramelized pumpkin aromatics [and] deliver [a taste of] brown sweet cinnamon… allspice and ginger."
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Pumpkin Spice, $2.50 at Target
Captain Morgan Jack-O-Blast Pumpkin Spiced Rum
This limited-edition (and very adult) beverage isn't just full of pumpkin flavor, it is full of pumpkin spirit — coming in an adorable round orange bottle. Available online and in stores now.
Captain Morgan Jack-O-Blast Pumpkin Spiced Rum, $18.99 at Arlington Wine & Liquor
Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
Returning (yet again) is Dairy Queen's pumpkin pie Blizzard — which, for those unacquainted, is a smooth, creamy combination of pumpkin pie pieces and vanilla soft serve. Returning to stores on Sept. 3.
Pumpkin Marshmallows
Soft, pillowy goodness with a subtle pumpkin pie edge? Yes, please! Available in stores and online in September.
Pumpkin marshmallows, $3.79 at Target
Auntie Anne’s Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets
Just when you thought Auntie Anne’s couldn't get any better, the world’s largest soft pretzel franchise announced the return of their pumpkin spice pretzel nuggets. Available Sept. 3 through Oct. 8.
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