From fluffy pancakes to overnight oats and make-ahead muffins, these pumpkin breakfast recipes will elevate your morning routine with the convenience of canned pumpkin.
25 Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes to Spice Up Your Morning
Updated on Apr. 29, 2025
1/25
Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. —Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 221 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
2/25
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Have dessert for breakfast with these pumpkin pie-inspired overnight oats. Simple and easy to prep, this recipe makes a hearty breakfast that harnesses all the delicious flavor of fall with warm notes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 366 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.
3/25
Pumpkin Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These pumpkin pancakes are also delicious served with butter or whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Freeze any extras in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then store in a freezer bag. They’re great fresh out of the toaster! —Mindy Bauknecht, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 361 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
4/25
Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
Made with nothing more than a can of pumpkin and a box of spice cake mix, these simple pumpkin muffins are easy, fluffy and endlessly versatile. You can add raisins, chocolate, nuts and more. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 129 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
5/25
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Share a warm batch of these cinnamon-sugar-coated pumpkin doughnuts at your next morning meeting, and you’ll become the office’s favorite. A simple icing made with confectioners’ sugar and cream adds a punch of flavor. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 175 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
6/25
Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the innovative idea but wanted to add my own spin by topping the biscuits with apple butter. I have been experimenting with the air fryer recently and wanted to try to make bread in the machine. —Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 168 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
7/25
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a yummy wintertime treat. My husband rarely eats in the morning, but when I make my baked oatmeal, he digs right in. —Alex Muehl, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without additional ingredients): 478 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.
8/25
Pumpkin Muffins
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2-1/4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
At pumpkin harvest time, these muffins are a favorite at our house. You'll love the spicy taste, plump raisins and crunchy walnuts. They freeze well too. —Kim Scott, Byron, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 210 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
9/25
Savory Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory loaf with pistachios is a nice change of pace from your typical pumpkin spice bread. Cumin and turmeric give the bread a touch of heat. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 193 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/25
Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love sticky buns made with my husband's angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 266 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
11/25
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Skip the line and bake Starbucks’s pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe is better than the original! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 202 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
12/25
Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results! —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 399 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
13/25
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have many friends that are eating gluten-free, so I took my tried and true pumpkin bread recipe and made it using gluten-free ingredients. It turned out delicious! —Cathy Orban, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 195 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
14/25
Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough to make extra to use as waffle and pancake syrup. —Emily Main, Tonopah, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 302 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
15/25
Pumpkin Waffles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My girlfriend loves pumpkin, so I often like to incorporate the ingredient in my recipes. In the fall, I freeze pumpkin puree just to make these waffles. —Charles Insler, Silver Spring, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 waffles (calculated without butter and syrup): 194 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
16/25
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
15 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These pumpkin banana muffins are the perfect bite-sized snack for fall. —Desiree Rasch, Blue Springs, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 153 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
17/25
Pumpkin Bagels
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy pumpkin pie flavor with these classic bagels. For a change, adjust the spices to suit your taste buds. —Kristy Reeves, LeRoy, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bagel: 180 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
18/25
Pumpkin Scones
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at home. The glaze nicely complements the pumpkin flavor. —Amy McCavour, Gresham, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 338 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
19/25
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to great use in this moist quick bread. It’s very good with my “secondhand turkey” casserole for an after-Thanksgiving meal. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 197 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
20/25
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It isn't considered Thanksgiving or Christmas in my house until these are on the table. Enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie in easy-to-eat muffin form. —Carol Hale, Sarver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 138 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
21/25
Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have pancakes a lot at our house, so I like to look for variations of traditional recipes. Our daughter just loves the great taste of these moist pumpkin pancakes. —Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 333 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
22/25
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one at home for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 315 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
23/25
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My sisters, brothers and I started cooking and baking when we were young. Mom was a very good teacher—she told us we would learn our way around the kitchen. Now, I tell my kids the same thing! —Cindy Middleton, Champion, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 331 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
24/25
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It's been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. —Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 197 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
25/25
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Old-fashioned but never out of style, this beloved pumpkin recipe was given to me by one of my aunts. —Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 261 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes FAQ
Should I use canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree for pumpkin breakfast recipes?
Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, but we tend to prefer canned pumpkin vs. fresh pumpkin for its consistent texture and flavor. However, they are made the same way: The pumpkin is cooked and then pureed into a smooth mixture.
You’ll often find the two terms used interchangeably in pumpkin breakfast recipes. However, don’t confuse 100% pure pumpkin with pumpkin pie filling; pie filling cans contain added sugars and spices.
What are some pumpkin breakfast foods?
Some classic pumpkin breakfast foods include pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins. But since pumpkin is a versatile ingredient that pairs well with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves (think pumpkin pie spice), it makes a delicious addition to other common breakfast baked goods such as scones, pancakes, waffles, monkey bread and cinnamon rolls.
Many pumpkin recipes also include maple syrup, brown sugar, cream cheese, chocolate and butter. Pumpkin breakfast recipes in particular often include nuts like pecans and walnuts, as you’ll find in baked oatmeal recipes or in crunchy streusels for muffins.
Is it good to eat pumpkin for breakfast?
Yes, because canned pumpkin is generally considered a healthy ingredient thanks to its fiber, vitamins and minerals, pumpkin is a great ingredient to include in breakfast. Pureed pumpkin is packed with vitamin A, beta-carotene and potassium. Plus, canned pumpkin adds moisture to baked goods, so it can be used as a substitute for butter in baked goods to make healthy pumpkin recipes.
