44 Pumpkin Spice Treats You’ll Want to Buy This Year
Chi Diem Chau
Chi Diem Chau
Chi Diem Chau has an adventurous appetite for food. She's always down to try something new and loves to cook tasty dishes for her husband and super picky toddler. Her fridge is always stocked with kale, parmigiano-reggiano, and an unusual amount of white anchovies.
We're diving right into fall's most seasonal trend: pumpkin spice. What better way to cozy up to the new season than to taste-test the latest arrivals, including Starbucks' deliciously dunkable cookie straws and Captain Morgan's festive elixir. Get the scoop on every pumpkin-spiced product coming to a store near you. Bookmark this story as we'll update it regularly with the latest on the PS front.
Williams Sonoma Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bark ($20): If you love the brand’s famous peppermint candy bark, you’re going to want to grab a tin (or two) of the pumpkin spice edition highlighting luscious semisweet dark chocolate, white chocolate, nutmeg, and pecans.
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale ($15/4-pack):Thanks to a subtle blend of pumpkin, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, this just might be our number one PS beer.
Little Secrets Spiced Pumpkin Pie Dark Chocolate Pieces ($5): You’ve been warned; these fancy little chocolates are dangerously delicious. They're like M&Ms but with a pronounceable list of ingredients.
Compartes Pumpkin Spice Gourmet Chocolate Bar ($12): Big on taste and style, this designer chocolate bar hits all the right notes with rich white chocolate filled with pumpkin, spice, and everything nice.
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn ($3): Don’t start your Netflix binge session without a bag of this irresistible sweet and salty combo featuring a light smattering of pumpkin spice flavor and a sweet drizzle topping.
Yasso Pumpkin Cheescake Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars ($5): We didn’t feel any dessert remorse with this creamy bar of pumpkin spice and graham cracker goodness with only 120 calories per serving. You can nosh all you want, all season long.
Marketside Mini Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes ($3): This little mouthful of goodness is proof that big flavor can come in a small bite thanks to a moist cake and yummy cream cheese filling.
Sprouts Pumpkin Pizzelle Cookies ($4): We love the pumpkin spice twist on this traditional Italian treat. You can eat it plain, but why not top it off with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream?
Skinny Dipped Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Spice Almonds ($5): Whether you’re looking for a healthier snack option or simply something new, check out these Greek-yogurt-covered almonds. Sprinkled with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg, they have half the sugar of normal yogurt-covered almonds but taste equally scrumptious.
The Republic of Tea Pumpkin Spice Black Tea ($12 for 50 bags): This invigorating tea — made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves — reminds us of a warm cup of pumpkin pie. Who doesn’t like that?
Litehouse Pumpkin Spice Caramel ($4) Whip out this indulgent dip with sliced apples or honey pretzels at your next gathering.
LARABAR Pumpkin Pie ($1): This seasonal delight is made with dates, cashews, apples, almonds, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger for a quick, nutritious boost.
Green Mountain Creamery Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt ($1): Greek yogurt is always a respectable start to your morning. Indulge a little by trying one that tastes like dessert.
Foodstirs Organic Chocolate Chippy Pumpkin Bread Mix ($6): Don’t be surprised if friends start asking you for “the recipe" to this ridiculously tasty treat made of pumpkin and Fair Trade Certified chocolate. We won’t tell if you don’t...
Coffeemate Natural Bliss Pumpkin Spice Creamer ($3): If you’re looking for a festive perk me up, this coffee creamer delivers and with only four ingredients: milk, cream, sugar, and pumpkin spice.
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffins ($4): If you like the OG version, you’re going to love the pumpkin spice twist on these beloved English muffins.
CLIF Bar Spiced Pumpkin Pie ($2): We plan on taking our PS fix on the go with this nutritious bar featuring pumpkin flakes, dried apples, and organic rolled oats.
Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Liqueur ($25): Enjoy this sweet autumnal liqueur with coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up or add a splash of bourbon for a nice nightcap.
Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Bagels ($5): Made with real pumpkin puree, these chewy bagels taste scrumptious with a little butter and cinnamon sprinkled on top.
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ginger Mini Cones ($3): TJ’s takes on holiday flavors are always a delight, especially when they pair ginger and pumpkin.
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Honey Roasted Ravioli ($4): Looking for an easy holiday dish? Simply toss these squares of cheesy, pumpkin-y goodness with brown butter and sage for a quick and tasty meal.
Whole Foods Market Wellspring Pumpkin Goat Cheese ($7): This creamy goat cheese has just a subtle hint of the season’s favorite earthy, sweet flavor. Pair it with your favorite crackers and toasted breads.
Whole Foods 365 Pumpkin Spice Whipped Topping ($4): Of course you can use it to top your favorite slice of holiday pie, but why stop there? We tried it with coffee, cupcakes, and banana cream pie.
Whole Foods Market Organic Pumpkin Cardamom Pasta Sauce ($5): Surprise your dinner guests with this rich, mouth-watering pasta sauce featuring loads of organic pumpkin and cardamom spice. Want to take it up a notch? Add in spicy ground sausage for a hearty fall meal.
365 Everyday Value Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn ($3): Step up your snack game with this extremely addictive, airy treat spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of salt.
365 Everyday Value Organic Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider ($4): The only thing missing from this refreshingly spiced beverage is a pumpkin patch and plaid picnic blanket. You can always spike it, of course, with your fave bourbon.
365 Everyday Value Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Sandwich Cremes ($4): Whether you prefer to dip these in cold milk or savor them slowly with hot coffee, these crisp cookies will quickly become a fall favorite.
Wolferman’s Pumpkin Spice English Muffins ($35/6 packages): These fluffy muffins made with pumpkin puree and spices are worth waking up five minutes earlier every morning to toast, add butter, and enjoy. If you can't imagine buying six packages of the same flavor, Wolferman's lets you mix and match from its 16 different English muffin flavors.
Harry & David Maple Pumpkin Layer Cake ($55:) This takes the cake in autumn decadence, featuring a spiced pumpkin cake topped with cinnamon maple cream cheese frosting and caramelized pecans.
KIND Caramel Pumpkin Spice Bar ($1): With only five grams of sugar in each bar, the caramel and pumpkin spice combo makes for one guiltless midday snack.
Forto Pumpkin Spice Latte Shot ($2): This shot of organic cold brew coffee balances sweet and strong — just the way we like it.
Urban Remedy Pumpkin Pie ($7) If you’re looking for a less sinful dessert, this raw, gluten-free pie is a yummy option. It’s made of a creamy butternut squash filling and whipped cashew cream on a flaxseed crust to create a sumptuous, yet healthier take on the normal holiday fare.
Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale ($15/case): Light and refreshing with just a hint of pumpkin spice, this seasonal flavor ought to be stocked year-round, at least in our humble opinion.
RXBAR Pumpkin Spice ($2): This protein-packed bar is the best mix of sweet, savory, and spicy. With 12 grams of protein, it’s made with only the good stuff and is an ideal snack for a fun autumn hike.
Pumpkin Spice Cheerios ($3): The brand’s seasonal twist is made of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Needless to say, there was not a drop of cereal milk wasted when we noshed on this fall-favorite flavor.
Kodiak Cakes Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Muffin Cup ($2): It took one minute to “make" this deliciously warm muffin-in-a-cup and only 30 seconds to inhale it. (You do the math.)
Halo Top Pumpkin Pie ($4): Top this off with some fresh whipped cream, and you’re in for a festive treat. Psst, did we mention there are only 360 calories in each pint?
Godiva Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Spice G Cube ($12): These chocolatey confections melted in our mouths. To be honest, we had to stop ourselves from eating more than one, er, two, in our taste test.
Bobo’s Pumpkin Spice Oat Bar ($3): If you’re into soft and chewy goodness — like we are — you’re going to love this homemade-taste treat.
Wild Ophelia Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Chocolate Coffee Bites ($7): This fall-time treat features a decadent creamy chocolate center, a hint of pumpkin spice, and a nice coffee kick from one of our favorite cold-brew brands: High Brew. We plan on stashing a few of these confections in our desks for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Captain Morgan Jack-O-Blast ($16): Though a little sweet on its own, when paired with Trader Joe's Organic Tea and Lemonade, this PS-rum drink becomes pure autumnal heaven.
Pumpkin Spice Noosa Mates ($3): Topped with Purely Elizabeth granola, white chocolate chips, and pumpkin seeds, this yogurt tastes like a delicious, personal-sized pumpkin pie — with *way* fewer calories.
SmashMallow Pumpkin Pie ($4): These marshmallows taste good on their own, but we love them 10 times s'more when toasted and squished between chocolate and graham crackers.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cookie Straws ($7/container): We pretty much want to dunk these delicate white-chocolate-and-pumpkin-spice wafers into everything, but a white mocha is a great place to start.
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Originally published on August 27, 2018
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Chi Diem Chau
Chi Diem Chau has an adventurous appetite for food. She's always down to try something new and loves to cook tasty dishes for her husband and super picky toddler. Her fridge is always stocked with kale, parmigiano-reggiano, and an unusual amount of white anchovies.