If there was a mascot for the season of fall, the pumpkin would be it. From porch decoration to tasty super-ingredient in some of the best recipes of the season, this plump, orange squash is not only a visual staple, it’s also a nutrient powerhouse. 

When you tickle your taste buds with this fruit — scientifically, it’s considered a fruit, even though it’s more similar to veggies, nutritionally— you’re getting a food that’s low in calories, but rich in vitamins and minerals. Specifically:

• Fiber
• Vitamins A, B2, C, and E
• Potassium
• Copper
• Manganese
• Iron

Pumpkin flesh is also high in antioxidants like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin (and many others), that can help protect your cells from free-radicals.

With so many health benefits, it’s a no-brainer to make this tasty and nutritious food a recipe superstar. That’s why I’ve created several pumpkin recipes and have rounded ‘em up for you today. Click the links to see the full recipe and get cookin’ up some great eats… and good health.  

Pumpkin Drinks and Smoothie Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Latte

If you’re a PSL devotee, you’re going to love my collagen-rich version of the traditional pumpkin pie latte. Find the recipe here.

Orange Pumpkin Spice Shake 

If pumpkin pie and an orange had a baby, it would be this Orange Pumpkin Spice Shake. Enjoy this pumpkin spice classic, with a little citrus zip! Find the recipe here.

Pumpkin Main Course Recipes

Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin in chili? Oh, yes! It adds both texture and an earthy richness to savory chili… not to mention fiber, vitamins, and minerals! Find the recipe here.

Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

Gather the family around the table for this perfectly delicious fall breakfast recipe. Have Dr. Kellyann Complete Collagen Protein Powder on hand? You can add it to the pancake mix for an extra dose of clean protein and health-supporting collagen. Find the recipe here.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Indian Spices

This hearty, warming, and aromatic soup is perfect for the cooler autumn days. It’s also fabulous the next day, after the spices have had time to meld and mingle, enhancing the flavors even more. Find the recipe here.

Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

Note: These scrumptious desserts are for those on Maintenance plans only. If you’re on my Bone Broth Diet, 10-Day Belly Slimdown, or Cleanse and Reset plans, save these recipes for later.

Paleo Pumpkin Pie

The perfect pumpkin pie, Paleo-style! I even share how to make the perfect crust. Find the recipe here. 

Pumpkin Cheesecake 

Love cheesecake? (Who doesn’t?) Check out this healthier take on a favorite indulgent and delicious dessert. Find the recipe here.

Buon appetito!