20 Pumpkin-Filled Recipes Perfect for Breakfast
What better pairing for your fall morning PSL than a pumpkin-laced treat? Sure, you could reach for a slice of pumpkin bread or cookie without any judgment from us, but how about something tailored to the time of day instead? This collection of 20 tasty pumpkin-filled breakfast recipes is exactly what you need to start your AM off right!
1. Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Muffins With Brown Butter Glaze: As if a streusel topping wasn’t enough, a drizzle of sweet, nutty brown butter glaze finishes things off nicely. The muffin man (and woman) have truly outdone themselves this time. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)
2. Pumpkin Crumb Cake: A thick layer of pecan-studded crumbs crown a classic sour cream cake layer boosted with the addition of pumpkin and spices. (via Bakerita)
3. Pumpkin Spice Latte Granola: Not your standard granola, this one is made for mornings — it has a nice dose of caffeine baked right in! Pretty much the first stop on the way to coffee flour everything. (via Maebells)
4. Pumpkin Bagel Pop-Tarts: Stuffed with cream cheese and generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these pumpkin bagel Pop-Tarts are unlike any hand pie we’ve seen before. (via Half Baked Harvest)
5. Pumpkin Butter Tea Cakes With Orange Glaze: Enjoy these petite cakes first thing in the morning or with your afternoon cuppa. Even better: they use pumpkin butter instead of a single tablespoon of the for-realz stuff or oil, making them a healthier treat. (via Serious Eats)
6. Pumpkin Bacon Pancakes: There may be bacon baked right into these ‘cakes, but there’s nothing wrong with serving a few extra slices on the side. (via Brit + Co)
7. Pumpkin Spice Latte Donuts (Gluten-Free, Vegan): Soft, cake-like pumpkin donuts are topped with a slick of espresso frosting and a sprinkle of nutmeg to create the pastry equivalent of the PSL. All without a trace of dairy or gluten. (via Sarah Bakes Gluten-free Treats)
8. Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats: Not a morning person? Waking up to a bowl of these oats that you stir together the night before may help make it more enjoyable. (via A Pumpkin and a Princess)
9. Pumpkin Hazelnut Pancakes: Toasted nuts and spices work wonderfully with pumpkin in these fluffy pancakes. P.S. Instead of the usual buttermilk, they use Greek yogurt! (via Self Proclaimed Foodie)
10. Honey-Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins: These muffins go from the breakfast table to your Thanksgiving feast no sweat. (via Ambitious Kitchen)
11. Overnight Cider-Pumpkin Waffles: If fall were to be distilled into waffle form, this recipe would be IT. (via Half Baked Harvest)
12. Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothies: Turn the usual morning fruit smoothie and bowl of oatmeal on their heads by combining the two to create a creamy, filling and delicious breakfast shake. (via A Happy Food Dance)
13. Baked Pumpkin Donuts: Don’t underestimate these little donuts — each one packs quite the sugar and spice punch. (via The Litte Epicurean)
14. Pumpkin Butter and Cream Cheese Danish: Sweet-tart cream cheese and homemade pumpkin butter are a perfect pairing inside these tender pastries. (via Katie at the Kitchen Door)
15. Baked Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast: If French toast, pumpkin pie and cheesecake all came together in one amazing dish, this would be it. (via Damn Delicious)
16. Single-Serving Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: We’re loving this personal-sized, no-leftovers-to-tempt-us breakfast treat. (via Healthy Aperture)
17. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes (Gluten-Free): No long list of alternative flours here. These gluten-free pancakes come together in a flash and will certainly disappear just as quickly. (via See and Savor)
18. Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups: To create these roll-ups, slices of white bread are flattened, filled with pumpkin and cream cheese, then battered, fried ’til golden brown and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Talk about a decadent way to start your day! (via Simply Sated)
19. Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins (Paleo): At first glance these may look like cupcakes, but don’t be fooled — they are totally breakfast-worthy muffins. (via Civilized Caveman Cooking)
20. Pumpkin Granola Bars (Vegan): Enjoy these chewy pumpkin bars studded with dried fruit, nuts and chocolate as a grab-and-go AM treat. (via Girl Makes Food)
What’s your favorite pumpkin-y treat to start your day? Do you double down with something to sip on plus a snack, or stick to just one or the other? Let’s talk pumpkin in the comments!
