Well, somehow October is in full swing already and with it comes all things pumpkin. Pumpkin patches, PSLs, jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin pie…it’s inevitable. Whether you love pumpkin or you hate it, you can’t think of October without thinking about pumpkins. I thought I’d celebrate my first post of the month by rounding up some of the best pumpkin recipes to make this Fall. Even the biggest pumpkin haters among you are sure to find something that tempts your taste buds.

sweet pumpkin recipes

A lot of us think of sweet treats when we think of pumpkin–right? After all, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice… nothing goes with pumpkin quite like a little sugar. I asked some of my friends for their favorite sweet pumpkin recipes and they really delivered!

• chocolate pumpkin cookies
• pumpkin spice pop tarts
• pumpkin gingersnap cookies
• two ingredient mini pumpkin cakes
• pumpkin chip banana bread
• chocolate chip pumpkin bundt cake
• marbleized pumpkin bars
• cinnamon chip pumpkin muffins

• whole wheat pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
• mini pumpkin cheesecakes
• old fashioned pumpkin cookies with frosting
• pumpkin cake
• instant pot pumpkin cheesecake
• mini pumpkin pies
• pumpkin pie cinnamon roll pull apart bread
• healthy layered pumpkin brownies

savory pumpkin recipes

Savory pumpkin recipes may be a little more scarce but that doesn’t mean they’re not still delicious! These recipes are perfect for a Fall family dinner. Pair them with a sweet pumpkin dessert for a new Fall dinner tradition!

• dinner in a pumpkin
• easy pumpkin soup
• pumpkin chili

something extra

From play-dough to an energizing snack, these fun pumpkin recipes will make your pumpkin-loving heart explode. Just keep in mind that it’s best to just smell the play-dough–not eat it.

• fun pumpkin spice play-dough
• pumpkin spice energy balls
• pumpkin pie overnight oats

Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? Or are you Team No Pumpkin?