Here are 16 Delish Pumpkin Recipes for All Those Pumpkins You are Buying & Picking

The most controversial season of the year is upon us: Pumpkin Season. Do you love it or hate it? Personally, I love the flavor of pumpkin in a warm baked good, but detest how everything in the grocery store becomes pumpkin spice flavored the second the clock strikes midnight on October 1. I do not want pumpkin spice toothpaste, thanks.

Despite not loving all things pumpkin, I do think it’s a great seasonal flavor when used the right way. A prime example of this is my grandmother’s banana bread. It’s a recipe that has been around for decades and considered sacrilegious to change it in my family. I hate to say it, but by swapping out one banana for half a can of pumpkin… I was giving Grammy Rose a run for her money. The sugars caramelize around the edges of the loaf, creating a sweet and crunchy crust while leaving the inside incredibly moist. That little bit of pumpkin makes it the perfect Fall treat. Here’s how you do it:

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• Dash of salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. sour cream*
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 can of pure pumpkin, I prefer Libby’s
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 bag of mini chocolate chips, tossed in 1 Tbsp. flour**

* Feel free to use Greek yogurt as a substitute

** This helps ensure than the chocolate chips don’t all sink to the bottom

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cream together butter, sugar and salt
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined. The batter will be lumpy! Don’t worry.
4. Pour into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper*
5. Bake for 1 hour – 1 hour & 10 minutes, testing for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the middle of the loaf
6. Let cool before slicing

* This is a must. If you don’t line your pan, chances are the bottom of your loaf will stick and break when you remove it from the pan.

For more pumpkin recipes that skip the gimmicks and deliver on pure flavor, check out these:

1. • Pumpkin Roll by Gimme Some Oven

     

1. • Pumpkin Pancakes by Somewhat Simple

1. • Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting by Barefoot Contessa

1. • Pumpkin Cheesecake by Amanda Frederickson 

1. • Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls by Giada De Laurentiis 

1. • Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Minimalist Baker

1. • Pumpkin Granola by Pinch of Yum

1. • Pumpkin Spice French Toast by Damn Delicious 

1. • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins by Dinner then Dessert

1. • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte by Ginger with Spice

1. • Grain-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pie with Cookie Crust by Rachel Mansfield

1. • Vanilla Pumpkin Seed Clusters by Wallflower Kitchen

1. • Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Fries by Wholefully 

1. • 6 Ingredient Spiced Pumpkin Butter by Half Baked Harvest 

• Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cake by Glorious Treats 

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Kate Day of Puppiesandbrunch.com

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Kate was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and is a recent addition to the Queen City. When she’s not in the kitchen experimenting, you can find her cuddled up with a cookbook and her loyal pup, Tuck. To see more of what she’s cooking up- check out her Instagram or visit puppiesandbrunch.com