Ah, pumpkin spice. Where would we be without you to welcome us into fall (aka the end of August) each year? As beach days end and I put away my favorite summer dresses, I’m always consoled by the fact that I have months of pumpkin spice to look forward to. I don’t know about you, but I have been a diehard pumpkin spice fan since birth – I even had a cat named Pumpkin. Lattes? Ice cream? Muffins? Sign me up!
As much as I love summer and am sad to see it go, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited that pumpkin spice season is here. I know the “is pumpkin spice even that good?” debate is a polarizing one, but even pumpkin spice haters can’t deny the goodness of the smell of a fresh pumpkin pie wafting through the kitchen. If you’re a fellow pumpkin spice fan, keep reading for the best pumpkin flavored items you can get right now.
Lattes
Is it even fall if you haven’t had a PSL yet? The answer is no. (Pro tip: I like to add a pump or two of caramel to mine).
Pancakes & waffles
Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix, Williams Sonoma, $13, shop now
The only acceptable way to start a fall day is by eating pumpkin flavored pancakes and waffles. Breakfast of champions, IMO.
Cheerios
Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, Target, $4, shop now
I know, I know. What could be better than a classic Honey Nut Cheerio? Trust me, these are my new favorite.
Butter
Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Spread, Instacart, $3, shop now
My favorite way to enjoy pumpkin spice butter is melted on a warm piece of toast.
Muffins
Pumpkin Spice Muffin Mix, Target, $2, shop now
Nothing screams “fall” like biting into a warm pumpkin muffin. My friend always makes them with homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Ice Cream
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream, Target, $5, shop now
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ben & Jerry’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream. Isn’t that how it goes?
Kettle corn
Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn, Instacart, $5, shop now
Sounds weird, but pumpkin spice flavored kettle corn is actually so good. It’s the perfect companion for your next scary movie marathon.
Chocolate
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Squares, Target, $4, shop now
BRB while I run to Target to buy 10 bags of these.
I am eternally grateful to whoever decided that pretty much everything has to come in a pumpkin spice flavor. From lattes to kettle corn, there’s a pumpkin spice treat for everyone. If anyone needs me, I’ll be here with my pumpkin spice.