Hey mama if you’re anything like me when pumpkins are in season all the pumpkin flavor but nobody got time for fuss and muss recipes. Between diapers, school pickups and trying to fit in some “me time” you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen for hours.
That’s why I put together 5 easy pumpkin recipes you can make in under 30 minutes. These recipes are quick, delicious, and perfect for busy moms who want to enjoy cozy, The seasonal flavors made easy. Also, they are kid-friendly, an enormous victory!
We are going to do a little bit of pumpkin magic that is easy, quick and absolutely achievable.
Why Pumpkin Recipes Rock for Busy Moms
Pumpkin is not just tasty — it’s loaded with nutrients like vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants. It would be quite clever to incorporate pumpkin into your family nutrition, particularly in such snowy months, in which we want a warm and acceptable food that at the same time can be healthy.
Good reason why moms in a hurry will love these quick pumpkin recipes:
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Fast prep and cook times save you precious minutes.
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Versatile—pumpkin works in sweet and savory dishes.
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Kid-friendly flavors that even picky eaters will enjoy.
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Nutritious and comforting, making meals both satisfying and wholesome.
1. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl
If mornings are a whirlwind, this smoothie bowl is your new best friend. It’s creamy, filling, and packed with pumpkin goodness.
Ingredients:
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1 frozen banana
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup almond milk (or your fave milk)
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Directions:
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Blend everything until smooth.
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Pour into a bowl and top with granola, nuts, or fresh fruit.
Pro Tip: Frozen chunks of banana make it the thick, creamy texture without the ice.
2. Quick Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients:
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2 cups canned pumpkin
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 cup coconut milk (or cream)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Pinch of nutmeg
Directions:
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Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Add pumpkin puree and broth, simmer 10 mins.
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Stir in coconut milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Blend and add to extra smoothness using an immersion blender. You don’t require one, but it is a good idea that you have one.
Mom Hack: Prep and make a large amount of it and freeze leftovers in busy nights!
3. Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 développement farine
- 1 tbsp sugars
- 1 tsp baking pow
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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3/4 cup pumpkin puree
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1 cup milk
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1 egg
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2 tbsp melted butter or oil
Directions:
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Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
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Whisk wet ingredients in another.
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Combine gently until just mixed.
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Cook on a hot griddle until golden.
Bonus: Ideally add crumbles of Greek yogurt and a tad manner of the maple syrup just to make it extra delicious.
4. Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Fancy a speedy supper with oomph? The pumpkin Pasta sauce is quite creamy, tasty and made within less than a half an hour.
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup cream , coconut milk
- 2 garlic cloves mincedd
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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Salt, pepper, and sage to taste
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Cooked pasta of your choice
Directions:
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Sauté garlic in a pan.
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Add pumpkin puree and cream, stir well.
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Mix in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and sage.
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Toss with cooked pasta and serve.
Quick Tip: Add some cooked chicken or spinach to boost nutrition.
5. Pumpkin Energy Bites
Perfect for an on-the-go snack or to pack in lunchboxes. These no bake bites are sweet, a great healthy treat and super easy.
Ingredients:
1oz oats
- 1/2 cencye más de pumpyn
- 1/4 cup Peanut butter or Almond Butter
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Directions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Form into little balls and leave in fridge 20 minutes.
Snack Hack: Keep a batch in the fridge for quick energy boosts.
Conclusion
Ok mama this is the real-real: life is busy and sometimes it can feel like we simply cannot find the time to make homemade meals. These 5 simple yet delicious pumpkin recipes with total preparation times under 30 minutes show that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy the warm flavors of the season that pleasantly satisfies your family.
Pumpkin is not only a delicious autumn snack but contains benefits in vitamins and minerals to benefit your health and your children as well. And what is even better? These recipes are easy, fast and child-friendly and therefore you could feed your family right and without placing added strain on your day.
It is important, not another source of stress, and that is why food is presented as something pleasant, something that will give energy to your body. Next time you feel you need that hot pumpkin taste, get one of these recipes and have fun doing it. Cooking does not need to be a masterpiece but doable.
You are just awesoheadly balancing everything. Keep moving on with those small victories in the kitchen and life, a bite of the pumpkin at a hand. Fall is in the air, mama, and it has been waiting to treat you with all of these warm moments.
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