PUMPKIN SPICE
Recipes Beyond the Latte

Pumpkin spice season is here—and we’re not mad about it! While the pumpkin spice latte gets all the fame, there are so many more delicious ways to bring this cozy flavor into your fall kitchen. From breakfast to dinner (yes, even pasta!) and of course dessert, we’ve rounded up some fun and easy pumpkin recipes you can.

Pumpkin Pancakes

A Fall Morning Favorite: Fluffy, golden, and full of warm spices, pumpkin pancakes are the perfect way to start your day.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
  2. Combine until just mixed (don’t over-stir).
  3. Cook on a buttered griddle until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Top with maple syrup, pecans, or even a dollop of whipped cream for extra fall magic.

Pumpkin Pasta

Comfort Food with a Twist: Savory pumpkin? Absolutely! This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is rich, cozy, and pairs perfectly with penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or half & half)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh sage (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Stir in pumpkin purée, cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg.
  3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until creamy.
  4. Toss with hot cooked pasta and garnish with fresh sage.

Pumpkin Muffins

Sweet & Spiced Perfection: Moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins bring pumpkin spice joy in every bite.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with papers.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another.
  3. Combine gently and spoon into muffin cups.
  4. Bake 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Bonus idea: sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar before baking for a little extra sweetness!

This fall, don’t stop at the latte—let pumpkin spice shine all day long. Whether it’s fluffy pancakes, creamy pasta, or perfectly spiced muffins, all ingredients can be found here..

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