Get Your Fall Flavor Fix With These Healthy Pumpkin Dishes

By Elaine E. Sexton 4 years ago

Not only is it a classic symbol of fall food, but pumpkin has many health benefits! So we’ve rounded up our favorite healthy pumpkin recipes. There are many different ways to use this autumnal ingredient, from pumpkin scones to pumpkin desserts. The best part? You don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in any of these healthy pumpkin recipes.




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Pumpkin, Beef, and Black Bean Chili

The addition of pumpkin makes this hearty beef and bean chili perfect for fall.

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Ginger-Pumpkin Soup

This creamy, warm soup transforms one of the fall season’s staples—the pumpkin—into a rich first course.

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Pumpkin Cannelloni with Sage Brown-Butter Sauce

No need to make fresh pasta for these silky ricotta-pumpkin cannelloni—oven-ready lasagna sheets work just fine.

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Harvest Pumpkin Soup

To lighten up this soup, substitute low-sodium chicken broth and use only 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, and you’ll save 68 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 453 milligrams of sodium per serving.

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Risotto with Pumpkin

This recipe gets flavor from Parmesan cheese, rosemary, and porcini mushrooms.

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Pumpkin-Ricotta Stuffed Shells

By incorporating pumpkin, this recipe requires less cheese than is typically used to stuff shells, but keeps all the delicious flavor.

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Pumpkin Bread

Try this moist bread with butter or a mild cheese—or dip it in pumpkin soup for an extra hearty experience.

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Vegetable Pumpkin Stir Fry

Whether you’re vegan or just want a meatless option for dinner, this recipe is for you. It’s full of vegetables and, of course, pumpkin.

Get the recipe at Earth of Maria.




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Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Yes you read that right. There is a healthy pumpkin ice cream out there, and it’s fabulous.

Get the recipe at Elizabeth Rider.




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Fall Pumpkin Chili

Warm up without the guilt by cooking this pumpkin chili recipe. It’s full of hearty vegetables and spices that are perfect for a fall dinner.

Get the recipe at Chew Out Loud.




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Maple Pumpkin Bread

What’s better than one fall ingredient? Two! This pumpkin bread uses your favorite autumnal gourd, plus maple syrup.

Get the recipe at Choosing Chia.




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Pumpkin Blondies

Yes, you can still have a healthy pumpkin dessert. These blondies use clean ingredients, like unrefined sugar and oat flour.

Get the recipe at A Simple Palate.




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Spicy Crockpot Pumpkin Soup

Spice up your traditional pumpkin soup (literally!) with this recipe. The best part? It uses a slow cooker, meaning you can set it and forget it.

Get the recipe at Eat the Gains.




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Pumpkin Chickpea Curry

A better-than-takeout, plant-based fall meal that’s loaded with fiber and protein? Right this way. Enjoy fresh, cubed pumpkins with coconut brown rice and chickpeas, all drizzled in a delicious curry sauce.

Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen.




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Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

Kick off the most important meal of the day with a fluffy stack of easy, gluten-free pumpkin pancakes.

Get the recipe at What Molly Made.




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Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

The next time a savory pasta craving hits, go the healthy route and ditch the heavy creams and cheeses. You’ll get the same great taste and texture with a healthy homemade sauce, sourced from pumpkin puree and blended raw cashews.

Get the recipe at Simply Quinoa.




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Skinny Pumpkin Protein Cookies

At less than 50 calories a pop, these chocolatey treats make indulging your pumpkin sweet tooth completely shameless.

Get the recipe at Kim’s Cravings.




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Pumpkin Veggie Burger

Prepare for love at first bite. Quinoa flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs imitate the burger consistency, minus the meat. You can cut down on carbs even more by serving with lettuce wraps instead of buns.

Get the recipe at Avocado Pesto.




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Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

This sweet treat packs the same delicious flavor as pumpkin pie filling—but in healthy snack form.

Get the recipe at Eat the Gains.




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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Refresh your breakfast regimen with a baked pumpkin twist on standard oatmeal. Topped with a maple cinnamon cream cheese glaze, this recipe has no refined sugar and packs on plenty of protein and fiber.

Get the recipe at Joy Food Sunshine.




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Pumpkin Fries

French fries, who? Even your kids will love munching on these nutritious pumpkin alternatives, which you can douse in your favorite spices for an extra flavor kick.

Get the recipe at Oh, The Things We’ll Make.




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Pumpkin Seed and Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Itching to break out of your weekday lunch rut? Introduce pumpkin seeds to your favorite sandwiches for a healthy kick. In this mouthwatering combo, the ingredient gets along splendidly with avocado pesto and chicken salad.

Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen.




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Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies

These start at three ingredients, but you can customize with your favorite mix-ins like cinnamon, chocolate chips, or walnuts.

Get the recipe at Running on Real Food.




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Skinny Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

These protein-packed and fiber-filled muffins will satisfy all of your cravings, and get you out the door fast.

Get the recipe at Simply Quinoa.




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Healthy Pumpkin Cookie Dough

Yes, you read that right—healthy cookie dough! This single-serving sweet is paleo, vegan, and gluten-free.

Get the recipe at The Big Man’s World.




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Pumpkin Curry Hummus

Serve this savory dip with fresh vegetables for the ultimate healthy snack.

Get the recipe at Self Proclaimed Foodie.




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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

This decadent oatmeal recipe comes together in just 10 minutes—perfect for busy mornings.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.




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Healthy Pumpkin Energy Bites

Grab a few to go and keep them in your desk or bag for when that afternoon sugar craving hits.

Get the recipe at Desserts With Benefits.




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Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl

This delicious recipe is packed with fiber that will keep you full until lunch.

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Healthy Flourless Pumpkin Muffins

These yummy muffins are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free—so feel free to have two!

Get the recipe at Making Thyme for Health.




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Pumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oats

These deliciously easy overnight oats are worth getting out of bed for.

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Sub in fat-free milk when you make a bowl of this filling, low-calorie pasta.

Get the recipe at Yummy Healthy Easy.




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Paleo Pumpkin Bars

These bars are packed with pumpkin flavor and lighter ingredients you can feel good about eating.

Get the recipe at What Molly Made.




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Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup

A bowl of this flavorful, hearty soup will keep you warm as the temperature starts to drop.

Get the tutorial at As Easy as Apple Pie.




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Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta

This colorful and healthy dinner dish is sure to hit the spot.

Get the recipe at Recipe Tin Eats.




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Healthy 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake Bars

These cake bars are low in fat, high in fiber, and so delicious.

Get the recipe at The Big Man’s World.




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One-Bowl Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

This protein-packed pumpkin bread seems too good to be healthy, but it’s made without butter or oil.

Get the recipe at Running with Spoons.




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Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies are proof that chocolate goes with everything—especially pumpkin.

Get the recipe at Amy’s Healthy Baking.




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Creamy Pumpkin Spaghetti with Garlic Kale

Not a fan of kale? You will be when it’s tossed with garlic and served with this creamy pumpkin-sauced pasta.

Get the recipe at Pinch of Yum.




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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Slurp up this delicious smoothie after a workout.

Get the recipe at Shugary Sweets.




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