25 Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes to Spice Up Your Morning

Pumpkin Bread

I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. —Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Have dessert for breakfast with these pumpkin pie-inspired overnight oats. Simple and easy to make, this recipe makes a hearty breakfast that harnesses all the delicious flavor of fall with warm notes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are also delicious served with butter or whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Freeze any extras in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then store in a freezer bag. They’re great fresh out of the toaster! —Mindy Bauknecht, Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix

Made with nothing more than a can of pumpkin and a box of spice cake mix, these simple pumpkin muffins are easy, fluffy and endlessly versatile. You can add raisins, chocolate, nuts and more. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

Share a warm batch of these cinnamon-sugar-coated pumpkin doughnuts at your next morning meeting, and you’ll become the office’s favorite. A simple icing made with confectioners’ sugar and cream adds a punch of flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter

A couple of years ago, one of my friend’s parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the innovative idea but wanted to add my own spin by topping the biscuits with apple butter. I have been experimenting with the air fryer recently and wanted to try to make bread in the machine. — Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Here’s a yummy wintertime treat. My husband rarely eats in the morning, but when I make my baked oatmeal, he digs right in. —Alex Muehl, Austin, Texas

Pumpkin Muffins

Nothing beats these quick muffins for irresistible, homemade pumpkin pie flavor. Serve them with any meal or as a satisfying snack. —Michel Karkula, Chandler, Arizona

Savory Pumpkin Bread

This sweet and savory pistachio loaf is a nice change of pace from your typical pumpkin spice bread. Cumin and turmeric give the bread a touch of heat. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts

We love sticky buns made with my husband’s angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

Skip the line and bake Starbucks’s pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe is better than the original! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results! —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

I have many friends who eat a gluten-free diet, so I took my tried-and-true pumpkin bread recipe and made it using gluten-free ingredients. It turned out delicious! — Cathy Orban, Chandler, AZ

Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread

I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough to make extra to use as waffle and pancake syrup. —Emily Main, Tonopah, Arizona

Pumpkin Waffles

My girlfriend loves pumpkin, so I often like to incorporate the ingredient in my recipes. In the fall, I freeze pumpkin puree just to make these waffles. —Charles Insler, Silver Spring, Maryland

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

These pumpkin banana muffins are the perfect bite-sized snack for fall. —Desiree Rasch, Blue Springs, Missouri

Pumpkin Bagels

Enjoy pumpkin pie flavor with these classic bagels. For a change, adjust the spices to suit your taste buds. —Kristy Reeves, LeRoy, Kansas

Pumpkin Scones

After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at home. The glaze nicely complements the pumpkin flavor. —Amy McCavour, Gresham, Oregon

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to great use in this moist quick bread. It’s very good with my “secondhand turkey” casserole for an after-Thanksgiving meal. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

It isn’t considered Thanksgiving or Christmas in my house until these are on the table. Enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie in easy-to-eat muffin form. &mdashCarol Hale, Sarver, Pennsylvania

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes

We have pancakes a lot at our house, so I like to look for variations of traditional recipes. Our daughter just loves the great taste of these moist pumpkin pancakes. —Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one at home for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with a warm cup of coffee and a crisp autumnal breeze.

Pumpkin Spice Bread

This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It’s been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. —Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. —Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes FAQ

Is canned pumpkin the same as pumpkin puree?

Yes, canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. We tend to prefer canned pumpkin vs. fresh pumpkin for its consistent texture and flavor, but both are made the same way: The pumpkin is cooked and then pureed into a smooth mixture.

You’ll often find the two terms used interchangeably in pumpkin breakfast recipes. However, don’t confuse 100% pure pumpkin with pumpkin pie filling; these cans contain added sugars and spices.

What does pumpkin go well with?

Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient that pairs well with many flavors, most notably warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves (think pumpkin pie spice). Many pumpkin recipes also include maple syrup, brown sugar, cream cheese, chocolate and butter. Pumpkin breakfast recipes often include nuts like pecans and walnuts, but pistachios also make for an underrated pairing.

Is canned pumpkin healthy?

Canned pumpkin is generally considered a healthy ingredient because it contains fiber, vitamins and minerals, which is why we love it for healthy pumpkin recipes. Pureed pumpkin is packed with vitamin A, beta-carotene and potassium. Plus, canned pumpkin adds moisture to baked goods, so it can be used as a substitute for butter in baked goods.