It’s fall. That means every girl has a new pair of brown boots, including me, which I didn’t take off for the last 3 days I had them. Everyone is wearing scarves. And everyone wants a pumpkin spice latte from their coffee shop. I, for one, just want a pumpkin pie blizzard from DQ. For real. As soon as that guy comes out, I’m going straight to DQ and buying the biggest one they have. Yes, I know it’s not paleo. No, I don’t care. That thing could save a relationship, it’s that good. So worth the stomach ache later. Not really, but kind of.
Anywho, over the weekend, I spent one of my lovely evenings with my friend Sarah. I’ve talked about her many times on the blog, mostly because she’s pocket sized with the biggest heart. AND she loves food as much as I do. I tend to flock towards those kinds of people. So while we hung out on Saturday night, we made pumpkin cookies (non paleo style) and watched ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’. Talk about intense. Geez. The pumpkin cookies lightened the mood at least. I had two little bites of one and my stomach was growling for hours. Gluten, you stupid.
But to the point. I’m hoping you’re one of those people that love pumpkin as much as I do. Because if you are, you’ll love this post. It’s all my favorite pumpkin recipes, from my blog, and from others, ALL IN ONE SPOT. What what!!! Let’s start with mine and go from oldest to newest, so you don’t forget the forgotten. What?
Pumpkin Cream Chicken Casserole
Elk Chipotle Chocolate Chili (with pumpkin)
Pumpkin Cashew Coconut Curry over Coconut Rice
Blueberry Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Blueberry & Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Loaf
Sugar Detox Pumpkin Cake in a Mug with Chocolate Whip
Now let’s look at some recipes outside of my blog. I’ve tried some of them. And some of these I just want to shove in my face as soon as possible.
Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bars by Eclectic Recipes
Pumpkin N’oatmeal by Girl Meets Paleo
Pumpkin Pancakes by Balanced Bites
Pumpkin Coconut Squares by Civilized Caveman
Pumpkin Pie by Mark’s Daily Apple
Meatballs with Garlic Cauliflower and Pumpkin Mash by Eat. Drink. Paleo
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream by Against All Grain
Got any paleo pumpkin recipes you absolutely love? Share the link in the comments below!
Thanks for including my ice cream!! I’ve been going a little pumpkin crazy this year. I think every single recipe on my homepage right now includes it in some form. unfortunately I’m in a super hot climate and cannot wear my boots and scarves this year :( I’m a Colorado girl too and am totally missing the seasons!
ps if you do want a pumpkin cookie that won’t make your stomach hurt, I just posted one last week! :)
Here’s my new favorite pumpkin recipe: pumpkin enchiladas! http://www.consciouseatery.com/2012/10/pumpkin-enchiladas.html
They are so close to being totally Paleo, but I simply had to use some corn tortillas!
Hey!
Firstly, I’m obsessed with your site! Secondly, I’m obsessed with Pumpkin! So, thirdly (is that a word?) this is THE best post ever ha!
I’ll be trying all of the above!
For breakfast this AM I’m having…
Cinnamon and Maple Roast Pumpkin Bowls with Egg White, Bacon and Mushroom Filling!
- 1 small pumpkin, halved and de-seeded.
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 3 rashers of bacon
- cup of chopped mushrooms
- black pepper
*Rub your halved and deseeded pumpkin with coconut oil, turn over do flat side is down and roast on 180′c for 45mins.
*Turn over pumpkins, drizzle over the syrup and cinnamon, and continue to roast for another 15/20mins (Judge by how caramelised you like your pumpkin)
*When there’s 10mins left on your oven timer, fry up your bacon, mushrooms and egg whites and sprinkle in some ground pepper.
*Take out your pumpkin bowls, fill with egg and bacon mixture, drizzle with a little extra syrup if you wish, and enjoy!
http://www.health-bent.com/soups/paleo-pumpkin-chili
An old one, but worth a mention because it’s so good!
That’s my favorite paleo website for sure! Cant believe I forgot that one!
Woman, who needs DQ pumpkin blizzards with all this holy-pumpkinness? Your pumpkin granola is in my oven now! I have made that so many times. YUM. I sprinkle that on everything. The pumpkin ice cream is awesome but it comes out like a rock so I recommend those be popsicles or not frozen in one batch. I think I will make the pumpkin chili for our paleo potluck this week!
I am so excited right now words cannot describe. Thank you so much I was wondering what to do with all my pumpkin I have just taking up kitchen space!
*droooooooooooool*
I made the pumpkin pie bars this weekend. I usually do not eat pumpkin pie at thanksgiving but I’ll admit, they’re good.
I also made the crockpot-egg dish. Unfortunately I didn’t follow your recipe exactly. Mine looks like dog food.
But it’s healthy, right?
Love this! I made your Chipotle Chocolate Chili about a week ago and it was FAN. TAS. TIC. Might have to work in that Pumpkin Chicken Casserole, that sounds pretty delicious as well. My husband isn’t the biggest fan of spaghetti squash, but he loves pumpkin so this could be the perfect compromise!
I need to grow a pair and try the pumpkin cream chicken again. I made it about 9 months ago and it was a total flop. But I was fairly lame in the kitchen then. I’m sure it has everything to do with my lack of skillz and nothing to do with you or your recipe.
P.S. This is not pumpkin related, but aloo gobi is epic. Especially for breakfast. Right now. However, my husband can’t seem to remember the name and keeps calling it goo goo gumby.
You read my mind! I got caught up in the fall spirit at Costco last week and was looking for as many ways to use like 20 lbs of pumpkin as possible :)
Random question – how large do your tank tops run? I want to order one to rock at my gym but not sure if a small would be really tiny or more like t-shirt sizing. Thanks!
Hey Kat! I think my tanks run pretty true to size but a few people have said they run a bit small. I am 5’7, 150lbs and I wear a medium tank and it fits great! Hope that helps!
This list is awesome – I made your detox pumpkin mug cake last night and now how some good ideas on how to use the rest of the pumpkin can.
A comment about the detox cake – without any sweetener all I tasted was the baking soda -
My boyfriend is non-Paleo and when we drove past a DQ last week that was advertising their pumpkin pie blizzard… he got a giant one. I definitely stole some bites. Kinda sorta worth the tummy ache..?
Awesome post!! I’m not sure whether to thank you or not for sharing other people’s recipes because now I have at least three new blogs to read, which of course I want to do right now, but I’m supposed to be working! Thanks Juli!
My girlfriends and I had a “fall fest”…an evening filled with spiced cider, fall crafts, and fall-themed food items…I made your pumpkin granola and it was a big hit!!
My parents have owned and operated a pumpkin patch for about 25 years, so my childhood was spent picking pumpkins, decorating and being Mom’s guinea pig for new recipes. I quit eating pumpkin about 10 years ago.
However, I started Paleo about a year ago, and am thrilled to have all these recipes that aren’t sweet! And since I don’t have to pay for the pumpkin, it makes it that much more desirable to start eating again ;-)
My only recipe is a pumpkin roll. It’s most definitely not paleo, but Mom sells between 2,000 and 3,000 in the two-month time frame they’re open! Evidently it’s good!
The pumpkin pie recipe from Mark’s Daily Apple. Is FANTASTIC. I don’t bother with the crust, just make it in large ramekins. It’s been my pumpkin “pie” for the past 3 Thanksgivings. So tasty!!!
Thank you for the post – I attended the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin festival this weekend and got a ton of pumpkins – now I have some food to make :) I love your site. Thank you for the (almost) daily laughing spurts.
i love food porn even though i can’t eat pumpkin : ( sucks but i’m on a no starch diet. looking at these photos makes me sad and happy at the same time. i wish i could eat a damn pie of pumpkin pie at thanksgiving!
damn. my new boots are black. I am officially old and unfashionable!
Black is just as cool! You’re hip and awesome
Just went out and got the ingredients for the Pumpkin coconut cashew curry…I had it when you first posted it and I cannot wait to have it again!
I know what you’re doing….. Not posting new awesome recipes because you are keeping them for your cook book… I see you!! I can’t be too mad because I can’t wait for the cook book and all of these recipes look amazing!!! hurry up and finish aleady!!
I have to add this one: http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/sidessoupsdrinks/pumpkin-spice-latte-2/
Paleo pumpkin spice latte, does it get any better?!
I heart you for posting this & will be making it this weekend!!!!!
Made these last weekend for a Walking Dead premiere party/ fall birthday. they were AWESOME! Even the non-paleo people loved them. My boyfriend…well technically fiancee…but we don’t like calling each other that because it sounds too pretentious and french…I told him I was just going to call him honey boo-boo from now on…I digress… ANYWAY he wants me to make them this weekend for his birthday. Won’t be able to enjoy because I’m doing another 21 DSD :( TRY THEM OUT PEOPLE! they do not disappoint
http://beta.primal-palate.com/recipe/pumpkin-spice-cookies/
I just have to say, although I found you by complete accidents, you are a little ray of sunshine in my home. I absolutely love your receipts, and your attitude. I’m involved in a challenge at the moment and cannot try as many as I would like, but I will. You have given paleo a fun side. Thank you. You have another loyal reader.
THE PUMPKIN PIE BLIZZARD IS TOTALLY OUT!!! worth itttttt!
We have a yogurt shop here in Parker (orange leaf) that has pumpkin pie yogurt, it was very good – I had some last night.
I love that you’re Paleo, but not hardcore, crazy Paleo. I love my dark chocolate too! By the way, your pumpkin granola inspired me to create an allergy-free pumpkin granola recipe for my blog (my daughter has allergies to nuts, so I had to substitute with a grain *gasp*). Anyways, here it is:
http://www.consciouseatery.com/2012/10/pumpkin-granola.html
Thanks for your awesome website. I just donated!
Angie
Mmm pumpkin. This one’s probably similar to your pumpkin cake in a mug… and it’s so easy and so amazing. Just tried it the other day and it tasted almost exactly like the real thing. Here’s the link: http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/10/the-two-minute-pumpkin-pie-paleo.html
Gahhh, you rock!!!! Almost as hard as DQ pumpkin blizzards :) (don’t feel bad, I can’t think of anyone who rocks harder than those delicious bad boys)
Thank you!!!
Wow, thank you for this well-timed post! I just made a huge batch of pumpkin puree last night, so I was looking for recipes to use it up and this popped up in my RSS. That sugar detox pumpkin cake looks AMAZING!
Yummmmmmmmmmmmo!
Great list – thanks! I found this one last week and am so excited about it…. paleo pumpkin cookies using plantain! I tend to overdo it on the nuts (chocolate covered almonds are my downfall!) so it’s nice to have an alternative to almond flour!
http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/10/guest-post-from-preparingitpaleo-com-pumpkin-plantain-spice-cookies.html
Um, So I wore knee high brown boots for the last three days, big deal. Maybe you are psychic.
I love the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo movies (and books), but my god, they are hard to watch at times. Thanks for all the lovely pumpkin recipes.
pumpkin milk shake at sonic is a delish cheat as well :)
You pumpkin freak! Love you :)
you are not alone with the pumpkin kick. In the past 3 days I had a pumpkin pie martini, pumpkin pancakes, and today I got a blended pumpkin ice coffee without dairy. I’m so loving the fall flavors. Although it’s still warm outside I just want to wear warm clothes and snuggle on the couch with a blanket and light my pumpkin spice candles.
http://www.katiekdid.com/2011/08/31/pumpkin-bacon-chili/
I’m pretty sure I’ve given it to you before, but it’s my fave!!!!
Oh Juli, thank you for this post! I also LOVE pumpkin, and am a little sad not to be able to try all of the wonderful Paleo pumpkin recipes I’ve been drooling over because I am in the midst of doing a whole30. Speaking of loves and having to find them elsewhere… I believe I recall you confessing your love of coconut butter some time ago. Check out this brand! http://www.artisanafoods.com Recently discovered their coconut butter and have been eating it by the heaping spoonfuls. Also delish slightly warmed and drizzled over fresh blueberries. OMG. Anywho… check out the FAQ page to get some free stuff! They will send you a food blogger’s sample box with their squeeze packs and a few full size jars! DO IT.. mmmmmm
P.S. I heart you and your blog, thanks for all you do :) Can’t wait to buy the cookbook!!!!!
This post just made my day, hell my LIFE!!! I share in the love for pumpkin and definitely new brown boots!
I made George’s Pumpkin Coconut Squares last night and they rocked. I read some of the reviews on his site that claimed they “never set up”. I can see where that might have seemed true: they have a LOT of good fats in them, a ton of lovely pumpkin and only 3 T of coconut flour. If you don’t let them cool down, to the point of being chilled even, they won’t be firm enough to pick up as a square. They’re like a firmer version of pumpkin pie filling, not a cake bar. Definitely making them again. Yum!
Juli, I just love you THIS much.
Yes! my prayers hve been answered
Your blog never fails to make me crack a smile–sometimes LOL!!
I love to use pumpkin this way:
I love to roast kabocha/butternut sliced in thin crescents with fresh garlic, salt/pepper in clarified butter/evoo.(think of these as croutons)
I caramelize onions on top of stove with 1 or 2 chipotle peppers and 2 tsp of adobo sauce. (think of these as the noodles)
and add both of these to my chicken soup. YUM. Thanks for all the great pumpkin recipes and links.
You rock my socks for posting this! I love all things pumpkin!!
Do you think I could replace the maple syrup in the granola with honey?
Yes!!
Pumpkin waffles are great with chocolate chips :) Love your site Juli! Thanks for being amazing!!
Sorry Rachel R – this was for some reason posted as a reply to your pumpkin spice latte…which is ALSO amazing!!!
Made these last weekend for a Walking Dead premiere party/ fall birthday. they were AWESOME! Even the non-paleo people loved them. My boyfriend…well technically fiancee…but we don’t like calling each other that because it sounds too pretentious and french…I told him I was just going to call him honey boo-boo from now on…I digress… ANYWAY he wants me to make them this weekend for his birthday. Won’t be able to enjoy because I’m doing another 21 DSD :( TRY THEM OUT PEOPLE! they do not disappoint
http://beta.primal-palate.com/recipe/pumpkin-spice-cookies/
Inspired by your post and a recipe on Health-Bent.com, I created this Paleo Pumpkin Pie Custard, which I will be making for Thanksgiving: http://www.consciouseatery.com/2012/10/pumpkin-pie-custard.html
Cant’t wait for your cookbook!
Pumpkin (cake) bars!
http://www.elanaspantry.com/pumpkin-bars/
I made this coconut pumpkin soup the other day and it was super quick, easy, and incredible. I added some leftover shredded chicken and a bit of curry powder. http://paleoblocks.com/coconut-pumpkin-soup/
Thanks for doing what you do SO well!
I’ve got two: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, for when you can’t wait for the pie to bake http://www.laurawestkong.com/gff/2012/pumpkin-pie-smoothie/
And Pumpkin-Date Blondies for when you have a little more patience http://www.laurawestkong.com/gff/2011/pumpkin-date-blondies/
Here’s the one that won us a contest on Fastpaleo.com for pumpkin recipes, everybody seems to love it!
http://sexfoodandkettlebells.com/home-sfk/2012/10/18/pumpkin-spice-loaf-with-cinnamon-frosting.html
I made the pumpkin granola today and OMG! I ate like a third of it before I realized I better put it away! Thank you for helping me figure out what to do with left-over pumpkin puree.