15+ Pumpkin Purée Recipes

With fall approaching it’s time to talk all things pumpkin, and what better way than the best pumpkin purée recipes?! This creamy, flavorful ingredient is the true hero of the season, whether you make your own with sugar or pie pumpkins or go for the grocery store version. No where else will you find so many great ways to use pumpkin purée, all in one place!

The Best Pumpkin Purée Recipes

It’s a good thing Fall lasts as long as it does, because we have a lot of pumpkin cooking to do.

From sweets and baked goods to savory recipes, the rich texture and layered flavor of pumpkin purée is pure magic. You can just as easily make your own homemade pumpkin purée (check out How to Make Pumpkin Purée) or buy it at the store.

Either way, get ready to use a lot of it.

It’s a MUST-HAVE to bake a pumpkin pie during the fall season, and this Homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe bursts with warm spices and creamy filling in every bite.

If you’re wanting a more savory snack, Savory Pumpkin Hummus with a Kick is perfect with air fried chips, crackers, or other crispy vegetables.

To kick off any fall morning, Pumpkin Overnight Oats will fill you up (and have you excited to get out of bed and start the day).

But this is just the beginning. There are so many more ways to showcase pumpkin season!

How to Make Pumpkin Purée

Before we dive into all the pumpkin purée recipes, let’s talk about how EASY it is to make your own homemade pumpkin purée.

Here are the simple steps:

1. Find a whole pumpkin. The type of pumpkin is important! You don’t want to use a pumpkin for carving jack-o-laterns. Instead, look for a sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin, which are typically smaller and have smoother skins.
2. Cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the pumpkin seeds (use this Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipes for a quick & easy snack!). Place the halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Roast your pumpkin. Use a preheated 400°F oven. You’ll know it’s done when you can poke it with a fork without any give. Once cooked, it’s easy to scoop out the flesh from the pumpkin skin.
4. Add pumpkin flesh to a food processor and blend. Once it’s a smooth consistency, place your fresh pumpkin purée in an airtight container or glass jar. You can store it in the fridge for 3-5 days or portion it out in the freezer for later use.

For more details, check out this post on How to Make Pumpkin Purée.

The Best Store-Bought Pumpkin Purée Brands

If you’re more interested in the canned stuff, here’s a list of some of the more popular pumpkin purée brands and their flavor profiles:

1. Libby’s: Available anywhere, >$1, sweet and slightly tangy.
2. Great Value: Only at Walmart, <$1, candied flavor.
3. Farmer’s Market: Available anywhere, >$1, organic, sweet and floral.
4. Trader Joe’s: Only at Trader Joe’s, >$1, also organic, squashy with some tang.
5. Good & Gather: Only at Target, <$1, earthy and a bit tart.
6. Thrive Market: Only at Thrive Market, >$1, organic, flat and sour.

REMEMBER! Canned pumpkin purée is not the same as canned pumpkin pie filling. Canned pumpkin purée is strictly cooked, peeled, and puréed pumpkin. Canned pumpkin pie filling will have additional warm, fall spices.

To add those extra flavors to your pies, breads, and muffins, this recipe for Pumpkin Pie Spice has you covered.

15+ Delicious Pumpkin Purée Recipes

Let’s dive into the best pumpkin recipes, no matter the time of year!

1. The Best Pumpkin Pie

Learn how to make the Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe with a homemade pie crust and a DIY pumpkin spice blend.  A creamy, gluten-free, and dairy-free  filling is loaded with cinnamon spice for an easy Thanksgiving dessert.

2. Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Wake up to a cup full of these quick and easy Healthy Pumpkin Overnight Oats. The night before, prep a mason jar with pumpkin purée, pie spice, maple syrup, and your milk of choice. This make-ahead breakfast recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian and is perfect for a grab-and-go morning.

3. Savory Pumpkin Hummus with a Kick!

Savory Pumpkin Hummus gets a bit of a kick from a few special ingredients!  This pumpkin hummus recipe is considered one of the best fall savory recipes and makes an awesome Fall or Thanksgiving appetizer that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

4. Pumpkin Chili

Traditional beef chili is getting a flavor upgrade with this easy and healthier Pumpkin Chili Recipe! A few secret spices and seasoning ingredients help to round out the hearty beef. Make a big batch and watch your friends and family gobble it up all Fall and football season long!

5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are the best recipe for a quick breakfast or snack during the Fall season. It is easy to throw these treats together by mixing flour, pumpkin purée, chocolate chips and spices and baking them to light and fluffy perfection. You can make this moist, muffin recipe gluten-free, too.

6. Pumpkin Butter

Ultra creamy and the BEST Fall treat, Homemade Pumpkin Butter is so easy to make with this simple recipe. Pumpkin purée, apple juice, pure maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice are simmered to perfection in less than 30 minutes. Slather this healthy spread on bread, biscuits, and crackers, or add flavor to your favorite breakfast or dessert dishes!

7. Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Cinnamon Butter

Give your breakfast game a Fall flair with these Pumpkin Waffles! This easy, homemade recipe takes traditional Belgian waffles and adds in some pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice for an irresistible flavor. You’ll be whipping up this quick recipe all season long—just don’t forget the maple butter.

8. Pumpkin Banana Bread

A slice of this healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread is the best way to celebrate the Fall season! Mashed bananas and pumpkin purée are mixed with pumpkin spice and baked into a moist loaf in this easy recipe. Plus, you can easily make this bread gluten-free and vegan so everyone can enjoy the deliciousness!

​9. Instant Pot Chicken Pumpkin Chili

Instant Pot Chicken Pumpkin Chili is a quick and easy chili recipe to bring in the Fall season!  Since this pumpkin chili recipe is made in the Instant Pot you can enjoy your healthy, dairy-free, and gluten free dinner recipe in a fraction of the time.

10. Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are melt-in-your mouth soft, easy to make, and secretly healthy.  These pumpkin cookies are full of pumpkin-packed flavor and are gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo. This recipe will become a new favorite for the Fall and Thanksgiving season!

11. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Surprise your pup with homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats and make this healthy recipe! Simply mix pumpkin purée, oat flour, peanut butter, and chicken broth and bake into adorable biscuits. These nutritious sugar-free snacks are sure to get two paws up from your furry friend!

12. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are gluten-free, quick and easy-to-make, and are topped with the BEST streusel crumble. This fluffy fall recipe is full of pumpkin pie spices and is healthy enough to eat for a cozy Thanksgiving breakfast or afternoon snack! 

13. Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes are made Paleo and gluten-free and are an easy, tasty, breakfast recipe to bring in this cooler Fall weather!  This pumpkin pancake recipe is made with cassava flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil for a healthy and nutritious reason to wake up in the morning.

​14. Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Super easy and full of Fall flavors, this Creamy Pumpkin Soup is the perfect cozy recipe. Simply roast fresh pumpkin, then purée it with herbs and spices for a sweet and savory soup. Warm up with the best from-scratch vegetarian dish all season long!

15. Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread with Crumb Topping

A coconut flour pumpkin bread recipe that is refined sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and Paleo.

​16. The Best Grain-Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This grain-free vegan pumpkin pie will be the best Thanksgiving dessert at the table!  It is made with coconut milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and is an easy-to-make dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo pumpkin pie recipe your whole family will love.