Vegan Pumpkin Recipes

Get into the spirit of fall with my favorite vegan pumpkin recipes! With pumpkin spice & all things nice they will satisfy your fall cravings.

It's fall and nothing marks its arrival more than pumpkins! Bring on cozy sweaters, sitting in front of the fire in the evening and pumpkin, pumpkin spice and warming cinnamon-scented recipes. There's nothing I love more!

I've got quite a collection of vegan pumpkin recipes here on AVV, and I thought it might be useful to put them all in one place so that you can find and refer to them easily.

So with a pumpkin spice latte in hand, grab a can of pumpkin puree, choose the dairy-free/vegan dish that takes your fancy, and get cooking up some pumpkin deliciousness!

What is pumpkin spice?

When looking at pumpkin-centric recipes, particularly those you bake, you will see lots of references to pumpkin spice. It's also sometimes known as pumpkin pie spice. It is a blend of spices usually consisting of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Its warming, spicy undertones compliment pumpkin perfectly and it is a common ingredient in sweet pumpkin recipes like pies, muffins and cakes.

If you live in North America you should find pumpkin spice fairly easily. It will be with the other dried spices in most grocery stores. If you are located elsewhere in the world it can be hard to get hold of but don't worry because it's really easy to make yourself.

How to make your own pumpkin spice

Make your own pumpkin spice mix by combining:

• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Feel free to double, triple or quadruple the recipe. Add to a jar, seal it and give it a shake to mix everything together.

What can I use instead of pumpkin?

If at the last minute you find you are running short of pumpkin, it's perfectly fine to use any other squash puree (like butternut squash for instance) instead of pumpkin and even (orange) sweet potato puree usually works well too. 

Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Classic Vegan Pumpkin Muffins! Soft, fluffy, full of fall flavors like pumpkin and pumpkin spice and made even better with nubbly delicious, nutty streusel and a generous drizzle of maple glaze!

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Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie

Thick, creamy and delicious Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie made in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. With healthy pumpkin pie vibes, this seasonal fall smoothie is a great way to start your day!

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Bread is a favourite fall recipe packed with delicious spices, juicy chewy cranberries & crunchy pumpkin seeds. Such an easy quick-bread perfect for breakfasts or snacks! 

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Smooth & creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie with crisp pastry crust and a drizzle of decadently rich, warm caramel sauce to seal the deal. It makes THE best vegan Thanksgiving dessert!

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Roast Stuffed Pumpkin

Tender, sweet, baked pumpkin stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, vegetables, nuts & cranberries. A beautiful centrepiece for your Thanksgiving gathering!

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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfectly sweet and seasonally spiced Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Quick to make in one bowl with no chill time, they are soft and chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and not cakey!

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

Soft and chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are hearty, easy to make, loaded with healthy ingredients and make a great breakfast or snack throughout the fall season.

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Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

Super hearty and Healthy Pumpkin Cookies made with wholesome ingredients. They are fruit sweetened, gluten-free, oil-free & vegan. Perfect for snacking and refueling!

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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

Golden and super fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes! They are packed with pumpkin flavour, perfectly spiced and just perfect served with copious amounts of vegan butter and maple syrup!

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Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Fall dreams are made of these fudgy and perfectly spiced DOUBLE Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins. Naturally vegan, oil-free, no mixer required and there are even whole grain and gluten-free options!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Smoothie

Velvety smooth, creamy, thick & incredibly delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Smoothie. It's healthy, satisfying and tastes like dessert!

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Pumpkin Granola Bars

Deliciously soft & chewy Pumpkin Granola Bars with drizzles of chocolate make the perfect fall snack. They are easy to make, super hearty and tasty, and keep for ages in the fridge!

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Vegan Pumpkin Donuts

Soft & fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Donuts, baked to perfection and then rolled in copious amounts of sugar. So easy to make & no mixer required!

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Chocolate Pumpkin Donuts

Irresistibly delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Donuts. Baked to perfection, dipped in sweet & sticky chocolate frosting then sprinkled with nuts or chocolate chips! Gluten-free option included.

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Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Sauce

Silky, creamy & rich Vegan Pumpkin Caramel Sauce that takes only 5 minutes to make! It's so ridiculously easy & is just full of sweet pumpkin deliciousness! Be prepared to want to eat it on literally everything.......

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I realize I don't have many savory vegan pumpkin recipes and I need to work on that ready for next fall. In the meantime check out these inventive pumpkin dinner recipes put together by Brit+Co. You'll find all sorts from pumpkin curry and pumpkin pasta to pumpkin soup.

And that's all for now. Happy fall and I hope you enjoy my vegan pumpkin recipes!

This recipe was originally published on October 15th, 2020. I've since rewritten the post and now I am republishing it for you. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for following A Virtual Vegan.