Explore this list of healthy pumpkin breakfast recipes to start your day with something pumpkin in the fall!
It’s an unspoken truth that when pumpkin coffee drinks hit the stores, it’s the beginning of fall. I always get super excited when I start to see fall things at the store — it’s just the best time of the year. You can find me decorating my apartment, looking for new pumpkin products, and finding new ways to add pumpkin to recipes from late August to November.
In the fall it just makes sense to make something seasonal for breakfast that’s infused with pumpkin and cozy spices like pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. So, let’s take a closer look at all the benefits of and options for healthy pumpkin breakfast recipes.
Is Pumpkin Good for Breakfast?
Absolutely! Pumpkin is a vegetable (technically a fruit) that is packed with nutrients, including vitamin A, C, and E as well as potassium, fiber, copper, and manganese. It is also very high in antioxidants which help protect our bodies from disease and can help reduce inflammation.
The best part is, it’s super easy to add to a wide variety of recipes from sweet to savory to reap the benefits of its nutrition all fall long. You can’t go wrong baking it or blending it into something for breakfast during the fall.
What Does Pumpkin Pair Well With?
You’ll notice that in most of these pumpkin breakfast recipes I’ve baked or blended pumpkin puree into a recipe that works for breakfast.
Pumpkin puree goes well with lots of different baked goods, as well as Greek yogurt and cheese. I love how it fits with a wide variety of both sweet and savory recipes making it perfect to not only add to your breakfast recipes, but also lots of other recipes in the fall and year-round.
Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
Depending on the breakfast mood you’re in, jump to one of the pumpkin breakfast recipe categories below:
- Quick Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipes
- Pumpkin Breakfast Muffin Recipes
- Pumpkin Pancakes and Waffle Recipes
- Pumpkin Coffee Recipes to Pair with Breakfast
Quick Pumpkin Breakfast
If you have minimal time and want to whip something up within minutes, try one of these quick pumpkin breakfast options. I love these to switch things up when I am in the mood for a cool smoothie or a warm fall-inspired piece of toast.
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl
Pumpkin Cookie Protein Balls
Healthy Pumpkin Seed Granola
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin goes so well with oats in a variety of recipes, especially oatmeal. Oatmeal is always a go-to fall breakfast because it’s easy to make and customize with different toppings like nut butter and fruit. Baked oatmeal or oatmeal cups is great to make in advance and have for breakfast during the week.
Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Zucchini Oat Cups
Pumpkin Gingerbread Oatmeal
Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Muffins
Pumpkin breakfast muffins are another great option on the go. In comparison to typical muffins, they contain less sugar and more fiber. This helps control hunger and keeps you full until your next snack or meal. Depending on your muffin tin size, choose one or two and pair with Greek yogurt or nut butter for added protein.
Healthy Whole-Grain Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins
Gluten Free Pumpkin Carrot Muffins
Pumpkin Veggie Egg Muffins
Pumpkin Pancakes and Waffles
When the weekend rolls around, there’s nothing like a stack of pumpkin pancakes or waffles for breakfast or brunch. Cozy up with a cup of coffee and one of these pumpkin breakfast recipes on a chilly fall weekend.
Healthy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Pumpkin Protein Waffles
The Best Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Coffee Drinks to Pair with Breakfast
And finally, breakfast in the fall isn’t complete without a pumpkin coffee drink. Pair one of these with a breakfast above or whip up some fluffy eggs with veggies and a slice of toast as you sip on your festive beverage.
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew with Pumpkin Cold Foam
Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Latte
White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee
Breakfast is definitely my favorite meal of the day and I especially love infusing pumpkin into something delicious for breakfast or brunch during the fall season.
Be sure to also check out my 40 Must-Try Easy Pumpkin Recipes and if you’re not already, I’d love for you to be part of the Once Upon a Pumpkin community on Instagram!
