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Sharing over 20 of our favorite easy pumpkin recipes for fall, from quick breakfasts and snacks to savory dinners and sweet desserts.

pumpkin recipes collage.

We just love pumpkin season, and we always try to make the most of it! There are so many delicious ways to use a can of pumpkin puree, whether you want a quick breakfast or brunch, a savory dinner or a sweet pumpkin dessert.

The best part is you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to enjoy these classic fall flavors. I have rounded up some of our favorite recipes using canned pumpkin, from muffins, to a savory soup, tender pasta, easy cookies and classic pumpkin pie.

All of these easy recipes use simple ingredients and are perfect for busy fall days, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Some are made in one bowl, some use cake mix and a few don’t even require turning on the oven! If you have pumpkin, you can make one of these simple pumpkin recipes!

Pumpkin Breakfasts

2 slices of pumpkin bread with cinnamon gaze on a white plate
5 from 12 votes

Best Easy Pumpkin Bread

The Best Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe made with canned pumpkin is a simple quick bread with a delicious cinnamon glaze. Perfect for fall! Enjoy this easy homemade pumpkin bread for a quick breakfast or snack with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea.
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easy pumpkin bread recipe with cake mix.
5 from 1 vote

Easy Pumpkin Bread with Cake Mix

This easy pumpkin bread recipe with spice cake mix requires just 4 ingredients and takes 45 minutes to bake. It's foolproof and makes a soft, moist loaf with all the fall flavors and not a lot of effort!
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pumpkin bread French toast with whipped cream and maple syrup.
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Pumpkin Bread French Toast

An easy pumpkin bread French toast recipe made with leftover pumpkin bread and 3 other simple ingredients. Perfect for fall breakfast or brunch.
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homemade pumpkin spice muffins on the table.
5 from 6 votes

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins are easy to make from scratch using simple ingredients and just one bowl. Perfect for a quick fall breakfast or snack!
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pumpkin muffins with applesauce on the table
5 from 30 votes

Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Applesauce

Easy Pumpkin Muffins are made with applesauce instead of oil for a healthier twist on the classic pumpkin muffin recipe. These muffins are moist with a tender crumb and perfect for a quick fall breakfast or snack!
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cake mix pumpkin muffin with chocolate chips.
5 from 5 votes

Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins

Make cake mix chocolate chip muffins in 30 minutes with just cake mix, pumpkin puree and chocolate chips. Extra spices are optional. This is the easiest recipe ever and the perfect fall treat!
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pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes on a plate.
4.34 from 6 votes

Fluffy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

This easy pumpkin chocolate chip pancake recipe makes fluffy pumpkin pancakes from scratch. Perfect for a delicious breakfast on a crisp fall morning!
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pumpkin spice cake mix donuts with cream cheese frosting on platter
5 from 9 votes

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Cake Mix

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts are made with spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This easy baked pumpkin donut recipe is perfect for the fall season!
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No Bake Pumpkin Recipes

pumpkin cream cheese dip in serving bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

This pumpkin cream cheese dip recipe is an easy dessert dip that tastes like pumpkin cheesecake – without the work! Perfect for fall gatherings!
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pumpkin pie dip with fall sprinkles and cookies in a white bowl
5 from 18 votes

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Easy Pumpkin Pie Dip with Cool Whip and pumpkin puree is an easy recipe for a quick fall dessert or appetizer. This fluffy sweet dip is perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving and comes together in minutes!
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no bake pumpkin cheesecake pie with graham cracker crust and whipped cream
5 from 11 votes

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is a cross between a cheesecake and a no bake pumpkin pie. An easy recipe for the perfect fall dessert or Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love!
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Baked Pumpkin Treats

pumpkin whoopie pies with cream cheese filling.
5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

This delicious pumpkin whoopie pies recipe with cream cheese filling is easy to make and perfect for a fun fall dessert or sweet treat anytime.
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slice of homemade pumpkin pie on a plate.
5 from 2 votes

Easy Pumpkin Pie

This easy pumpkin pie recipe can be made in one bowl with a few simple ingredients. A delicious Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love.
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pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting and fall sprinkles on plate with fork.
5 from 2 votes

Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

This easy recipe for pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting makes a delicious fall dessert perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat anytime!
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pumpkin dump cake with yellow cake mix topping and whipped cream on plate
4.93 from 14 votes

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

This Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe with yellow cake mix and canned pumpkin makes a delicious dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
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pumpkin cookies with cake mix and cream cheese frosting
5 from 3 votes

Pumpkin Cookies with Cake Mix

This easy recipe for pumpkin cookies with cake mix uses just 4 ingredients with an optional cream cheese frosting. A delicious fall treat!
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swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust on a plate.
5 from 7 votes

The Easiest Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have swirls of spiced pumpkin and cream cheese filling over a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy fall dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season!
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pumpkin cheesecake cookie cups on a plate.
5 from 9 votes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Cups made with no bake cheesecake filling in a sugar cookie crust are bite sized and perfect for an easy Thanksgiving dessert!
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cake mix pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a plate
5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with spice cake mix and pumpkin puree! These cake mix cookies are soft, cakey and perfect for fall baking. Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients to make them!
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Savory Pumpkin Recipes

penne with pumpkin pasta sauce in Dutch oven.
4.67 from 3 votes

Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

This easy pumpkin pasta sauce recipe makes a thick, creamy sauce with canned pumpkin and a few simple ingredients. So delicious and perfect for fall!
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pumpkin deviled eggs in serving dish.
5 from 2 votes

The Most Adorable Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

These adorable pumpkin deviled eggs are flavored with a touch of pumpkin puree and decorated with paprika and chives. A fun fall appetizer perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving!
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pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin on a spoon with fresh parsley
4.86 from 7 votes

Easy Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin

This easy pumpkin soup recipe with canned pumpkin puree is so flavorful and perfect for a simple fall lunch or dinner. Or, serve it as a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.
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bowl of spicy roasted pumpkin seeds with taco seasoning
5 from 8 votes

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Learn how to make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with this foolproof method. This easy pumpkin seeds recipe makes a delicious, crunchy, healthy snack that is perfect for fall!
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About Meatloaf and Melodrama!

I’m Dee, the blogger, cookbook author, chief cook, recipe developer and photographer behind Meatloaf and Melodrama. I absolutely love to create easy, budget-friendly, homemade meals and treats for my family. I also love to think of new ways to repurpose leftovers so that my family will actually eat them!

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