40 Easy Vegan Canned Pumpkin Recipes

A simple can of creamy pumpkin puree can do magical things, from pumpkin pie to pumpkin muffins, to surprisingly tasty savory dishes. Canned pumpkin also makes a great budget-friendly pantry staple. Use it to boost your fall menu with great flavor and nutritional value, all at a super low cost. To make it easier, here’s the ultimate plant-based on a budget pumpkin roundup with 40 easy vegan canned pumpkin recipes!

Pumpkin Spice Makes Everything Nice!

Pumpkin’s sweet-savory flavor is the essence of fall and fall holidays, but almost as quintessential is pumpkin pie spice to adorn it. My Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix is a super easy and affordable way to make sure you always have the fragrant seasonings on hand. Mix some up for all your favorite pumpkin spice bakes and snacks. But the list doesn’t stop at sweet and spicy! This lineup of amazing pumpkin recipes includes pasta, chili, soups, and more!

Vegan Pumpkin Pie & Cheesecake Recipes

Pumpkin Chocolate Pie 

This pumpkin chocolate pie is so creamy and delicious! The silken tofu that’s included makes this plant-based classic exceptionally creamy while including a solid amount of delicious plant-based protein.

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

This incredible Baked Cheesecake is unbelievably creamy, full of pumpkin flavor, and is so delicious! It’s made with a gingerbread crust, pumpkin filling, and maple pecan pie topping that will be a huge hit for dessert! No one will know that it’s vegan with how amazing it turns out!

Mini Pumpkin Pies

What’s even more fun than pumpkin pie? Mini pumpkin pies! These adorable treats are perfect for brunch, classroom parties, girls night, or whatever festive plans you have lined up!

Oil-Free Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

If you’re a cheesecake lover, you’re going to adore this super creamy and deliciously flavored cheesecake. Not only is it vegan, but it’s oil-free and incredibly easy to make! You won’t be able to have just one slice of this delicious dessert.

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie

And of course, can’t go wrong with the classic! It’s a classic for a reason! The only twist on this delicious pie is that it’s completely plant-based (although you’d never guess!)

Vegan Pumpkin Cookies Recipes

Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

These Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies are a rich blend of two savory holiday flavors: pumpkin and molasses. They have a soft and chewy texture and a spicy and intense flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These fall-inspired chocolate chip cookies are amazing! The warm spices complement the sweet flavors of this tasty cookie, making it perfect for baking during the colder months!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Relive a childhood favorite with these deliciously creamy pumpkin whoopie pies that are completely plant-based and completely a dream.

Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

These super delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are incredibly nutritious as well as dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free. Everyone is going to love these guilt-free cookies!

Savory Pumpkin Recipes

One-Pot Pumpkin Chili

The best thing about this savory pumpkin chili is that it only uses one pot! With the amazing addition of sweet pumpkin, this dish is spicy, sweet and hearty! It’ll be your new favorite fall recipe to cozy up to!

Pumpkin Tofu Curry

If you like curry, you’re going to absolutely adore this pumpkin tofu curry dish! It’s full of amazing veggies and plant-based protein and will make for the most comforting and filling dinner.

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto

This one-pan recipe is so easy to make and so cozy to eat! It’s full of creamy savory rice with delicious flavors that will have everyone impressed for such a simple dish!

Pumpkin Tahini Autumn Salad

If you’re looking for a super simple yet incredibly delicious salad, this Pumpkin Tahini Salad is a great option. It’s the perfect side salad to compliment a big main course this holiday season!

Pumpkin Pasta Recipes

Pumpkin Pasta Bake

There’s nothing like a savory pasta dish to enjoy! This super easy pasta bake uses simple ingredients which is perfect for even the most novice cook. It’s also a great recipe to make in bulk for the week.

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells with Sage Cream

This stuffed shells recipe is amazing! The combination of the tofu ricotta, pumpkin filling, and sage cream bring out the deliciously bold flavors of this fun dish.

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Turn pumpkin into a rich, creamy sauce for your favorite pasta! The bright color and sweet-savory flavor makes it both kid-friendly and restaurant level classy!

Pumpkin Gnocchi

Would you believe me if I told you these pillowy dumplings take only 4 ingredients (and no dairy or egg?) Well, it’s true! The time put in is well worth the deliciously soft and chewy bite!

Vegan Pumpkin Bakes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Looking for the tastiest fall-inspired muffin recipe? These delicious pumpkin muffins have the perfect texture that everyone will be surprised to find out that they are completely plant-based! Enjoy them for breakfast or dessert!

Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Perfect for a lazy weekend or a holiday family breakfast, these classic cinnamon rolls have a twist. First, the warming pumpkin flavors, second, the plant-based ingredients, including plant-based cream cheese frosting!

Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

Are you a chocoholic? These brownies are so easy and simple to make and will satisfy any chocolate craving! Paired with pumpkin puree, you won’t be able to resist these incredibly delicious and gooey brownies!

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is the secretly easy dessert that looks so fancy, it will impress the guests. This one is even more gooey and decadent and festive with the addition of pumpkin!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

You can never have too many muffin options! This healthy option is loaded with filling oats, and even a crunchy pumpkin seed topping!

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

This easy loaf is tender, moist, and fragrant with warming spices. It’s amazing served warm but just as delicious chilled.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

These coffee cake is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or midday snack. Serve it up with a pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate autumnal experience.

Vegan Pumpkin Cake

This is a go-to dessert for fall parties and activities. The fluffy spiced cake pairs dreamily with vegan cream cheese frosting. Only downside is there are rarely any leftovers!

Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake

For some of you, the holiday season isn’t complete if you don’t get to bust out your Bundt pan. If that’s the case, this beautiful cake is for you!

Vegan Pumpkin Scones

Muffins, bread, or coffee cake not hitting the spot? No fear, the pumpkin scone recipe is here! These are just as easy and tasty, and give that cafe or bakery feeling.

Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats

These Pumpkin Overnight Oats are a tasty way to prepare your breakfast in advance for busy mornings. Plus, the texture comes out perfectly creamy and will have you feeling like fall!

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

These fall-festive Pumpkin Waffles are exceptionally crispy on the outside, yet fluffy and perfectly soft on the inside. Top it off with some vegan butter, maple syrup, and even some vegan whipped cream and you’ve got yourself quite the treat for breakfast!

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

Don’t have a waffle maker? You don’t have to miss out! This pumpkin pancake recipe is just as decadent. You better make a big stack, cause they won’t last!

Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal

Start your day simply with a warm bowl of hearty oats, but take it up a level with rich pumpkin flavor! This is the perfect, easy way to switch things up and keep it satisfying.

More Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Making your own spice has never been easier with this 5-ingredient recipe for Pumpkin Spice! It’ll only take 10 minutes total to mix up this super fresh and budget-friendly homemade Pumpkin Spice!

Pumpkin Stuffed Dates

These chocolatey-covered dates will be your new favorite treat! Covered in your favorite nut pieces and mixed with pumpkin puree, these tiny desserts are perfectly sweet, salty, chewy, and incredibly delicious!

Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Truffles

We’re all about no-bake recipes and this one is a great one! These Coconut Truffles are the perfect decadent treat that is incredibly addicting! Not only are they a great fall dessert, but they’re a great gift idea as well.

Dairy Free Pumpkin Ice Cream

This 6 ingredient vegan pumpkin ice cream is so delicious! It’s creamy and bursting with fall spices, and perfect for pumpkin spice lovers!

Ninja Creami Pumpkin Ice Cream

Can’t get enough ice cream? I gotcha! Here’s another recipe to try if you have a Ninja Creami!

Easy Pumpkin Pudding

If you’re craving pumpkin pie but want something lighter and simpler, give this pumpkin pudding a try! Its creamy, custard-y, and just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice-y.

Vegan Pumpkin Smoothies and Drinks

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin pie in a cup? Yes, please! This decadent creamy smoothie will satiate those sweet cravings while giving you a hearty and healthy treat.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

Enjoy a fragrant PSL (hot or iced!) without leaving home! Even better, these homemade version costs pennies-to-the-dollar what you’d pay at a coffee shop. And I may be biased, but I think it tastes even better, with real pumpkin, fresh spices, and of-course, plant-based!

Spiced Persimmon Smoothie

This intriguing smoothie combines the flavors of pumpkin, persimmon, and pie spice for a warming yet refreshing smoothie that’s sure to wake you up!

And that’s it for our roundup! I hope you enjoy these amazing fall-inspired easy canned pumpkin recipes. Let us know what you try and what your favorites are!