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The Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

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Kellie Painter Student Contributor, Carnegie Mellon University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

I officially could see my breath on the way to class the other day, which means that fall is here. To me, fall means sweaters, boots, cool weather, football, apple cider, and most importantly, pumpkin everything. I think Taylor Swift’s Tumblr post sums it up pretty well:

“There’s nothing like just apple picking in the Fall, the first cold New York weather hitting you, the fashion sense steaming up, and the fresh apple cider and donuts.

I LOVE THE FALL. 

And hats and scarves and knee socks and wearing tights for the first time in months and when the mornings are all chilly and you can see your breath and draw little pictures on foggy windows and plaid stuff and ANKLE BOOTS and not caring when people make fun of pumpkin flavored stuff cause you LOVE IT and are happy it’s all the rage and people who dress their dogs in costumes on Halloween and fires in fireplaces and maroon/hunter green/mustard yellow color combos and baking your first fall batch of cookies but you put too much cinnamon in it because you’re TOO EXCITED BECAUSE IT’S FALL.”

Yep, I think she speaks for just about everyone. Here are some great pumpkin recipes to give you inspiration:

1. Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are gluten free, healthy, and completely delicious!

2. Pumpkin Oat n’ Honey Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are a nutritious, tasty breakfast on the go, and they’re also gluten free!

3. Clean Eating Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Craving pumpkin ice cream but don’t want all the calories? This one is healthy because it’s made with bananas, and it’s completely delicious!

4. Homemade Pumpkin Donuts

Because who doesn’t want to try a pumpkin donut? This is the ultimate fall treat.

5. Pumpkin Pie Crème Brulee

Impress your friends with this easy crème brulee recipe! The pumpkin makes it even better.

6. Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Why not combine pumpkin and hot chocolate? This drink will keep you warm on those cold fall nights.

7.  Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Combine your love of pasta with pumpkin. Talk about comfort food!

8. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

So easy and delicious! These are perfect for a casual brunch with friends.

9. Pumpkin Smoothie

This pumpkin smoothie is so easy and delicious; you’ll want to make it year round!

10.  Pumpkin Pie Spice White Chocolate Caramel Popcorn

This popcorn will take your Halloween movie marathon to the next level!

I am a junior Materials Science and Engineering mjaor at Carnegie Mellon University, and I am also minoring in Professional Writing and Business. I am a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.  I love TV and trying out new beauty products.  I follow E! on Twitter so that I can stay up-to-date on celebrity news.  I'm royal-obsessed, and I love Kate Middleton's style.  I'm kind of a Sephora addict, and I could easily spend hours there.  I also spend way too much time on Pinterest.  Finally, I love hockey and all Pittsburgh sports.