Pumpkin is one of those kinds of foods that automatically brings back memories of the holidays and harvest season. Any time I see a pumpkin, I remember crisp autumn days strolling through a pumpkin patch to find just the right one or the sight of a holiday table decorated with pumpkins and laden with pumpkin-flavored breads and pies.

During a time of year that gets increasingly cold and dark with every day that goes by, the sight of a pumpkin is a bright and colorful reminder of the bounty of the harvest and of the warmth and light of times we spend with family and friends during the holiday season.

Since no holiday table would be complete without at least one pumpkin-themed dish, I’ve put together a collection of some of some real food, healthy pumpkin recipes that would be perfect for the holidays or for any day when you want the nostalgic flavor of pumpkin.

25 Real Food Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Breads and Muffins ~

Fried Pumpkin Biscuits and Maple Glaze – Dairy and Egg Free by It’s a Love/Love Thing

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins by Our Small Hours

Sour Cream Pumpkin Butter Muffins by Beauty and the Foodie

Sprouted Pumpkin Cranberry Pecan Cider Bread by MIX Wellness

Savory Recipes ~

Pumpkin Risotto by Our Small Hours

Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Rice by Our Small Hours

Pumpkin Seafood Chowder by Fearless Eating

Autumn Beef Stew with Pumpkin by Oh Lardy

 

Butters, Spreads and Puddings ~

Simple Crock Pot Apple Pumpkin Butter {Grain Free | Dairy Free | Paleo | Vegan} by MIX Wellness

Super Easy Pumpkin Pudding Recipe (With Gelatin!) by Hollywood Homestead

Fermented Pumpkin Butter by Oh Lardy

 

Drinks ~

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (with Surprise Ingredient) by Mary Vance, NC

Pumpkin Pie Superfood Smoothie by Oh Lardy

 

Desserts ~

Pumpkin Fudge – Dairy and Egg Fee, GAPS-Friendly by It’s a Love/Love Thing

Pumpkin Pie Bars – Dairy and Egg Free by It’s a Love/Love Thing

Pumpkin Brownies with Gingerbread Latte by Loula Natural

Raw Pumpkin Cheesecake by Mary Vance, NC

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Nachos by Beauty and the Foodie

Chocolate Stuffed Pumpkin Pancakes (Gluten Free) by Butter Nutrition

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Filling by Holistic Squid

 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain Free, Paleo) by Primally Inspired

Pumpkin Preparation and Other Recipe Ideas to Try ~

 

Pumpkin Parade by Loula Natural

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