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A can of pumpkin puree is one of the most useful things in your pantry this time of year. It’s budget-friendly, full of nutritional value, and it works in everything from pie and muffins to chili, soup, and pasta. Here are 45 easy vegan canned pumpkin recipes to help you use every last spoonful. Planning a holiday menu? My vegan Thanksgiving recipes list has even more ideas.
Quick Glance
- What’s Inside: 45 easy vegan recipes that use canned pumpkin.
- Sweet Ideas: Pies, cheesecakes, cookies, breads, muffins, cakes, and no-fuss desserts.
- Savory Ideas: Pumpkin soups, chili, curry, risotto, and creamy pumpkin pasta.
- Breakfast and Drinks: Pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, smoothies, and a pumpkin spice latte.
- Quick Tip: Buy cans labeled 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, which already has sugar and spices added.
Pumpkin Spice Makes Everything Nice!
Pumpkin’s sweet and savory flavor is the essence of fall, and pumpkin pie spice is almost as essential. My homemade pumpkin pie spice is an easy, affordable way to always have those warm seasonings on hand, so mix some up for all your favorite pumpkin spice bakes and snacks. But this list doesn’t stop at sweets! It also includes pumpkin soups, chili, pasta, and more.
Table of Contents
- Pumpkin Spice Makes Everything Nice!
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie & Cheesecake Recipes
- Vegan Pumpkin Cookie Recipes
- Savory Pumpkin Recipes
- Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipes
- Pumpkin Pasta Recipes
- Vegan Pumpkin Bakes
- Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
- More Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
- Vegan Pumpkin Smoothies and Drinks
- Canned Pumpkin FAQs
Vegan Pumpkin Pie & Cheesecake Recipes
Pumpkin pie is a fall must, and these vegan pies and cheesecakes are rich, creamy, and easy to make at home.
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.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
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!
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (Baked)
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!
Mini Pumpkin Pies
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.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
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!)
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Vegan Pumpkin Cookie Recipes
Soft, chewy, and full of warm spices, these pumpkin cookies are perfect for cookie swaps, lunchboxes, and after-school snacks.
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.
Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
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!
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Relive a childhood favorite with these deliciously creamy pumpkin whoopie pies that are completely plant-based and completely a dream.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These super delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are incredibly nutritious and gluten-free. Everyone is going to love these cookies!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Canned pumpkin isn’t just for dessert! It makes a hearty chili, a creamy curry, and a rich risotto.
Vegan 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!
Vegan Pumpkin Chili [Crockpot + Stove]
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.
Pumpkin Curry
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
This one-pan recipe is so easy to make and so comforting to eat! It’s full of creamy savory rice with delicious flavors that will have everyone impressed for such a simple dish!
Simple Pumpkin Risotto
Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad
This kale and quinoa salad is tossed with a creamy pumpkin tahini dressing that takes less than 5 minutes to make. It’s the perfect side salad to go with a big main course this holiday season!
Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad
Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipes
A can of pumpkin is a shortcut to thick, creamy soup. These vegan pumpkin soups are perfect for chilly nights and easy weeknight dinners.
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
This easy vegan pumpkin soup comes together in 30 minutes with only four ingredients. Use three cups of canned pumpkin to make it even quicker!
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup
This spiced lentil and pumpkin soup is made in one pot in 45 minutes. It’s hearty, filling, and perfect for a fall or winter dinner.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
Made with a can of pumpkin puree and sweet potatoes, this soup is thick, creamy, sweet and savory, and warmly spiced. It tastes like fall in a bowl!
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
Let your slow cooker do the work! This creamy, perfectly spiced pumpkin soup works with fresh or canned pumpkin, and it freezes well too.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Pasta Recipes
Pumpkin puree turns into a silky pasta sauce in minutes. Try it in a pasta bake, stuffed shells, or homemade gnocchi.
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 Pasta Bake
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.
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells With Sage Cream
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Turn pumpkin into a rich, creamy sauce for your favorite pasta! The pretty orange color and sweet-savory flavor makes it both kid-friendly and restaurant level classy!
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (Vegan)
Pumpkin Gnocchi
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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!
Pumpkin Gnocchi [4 Ingredient]
Vegan Pumpkin Bakes
From muffins and scones to cakes and bread, these vegan pumpkin bakes will make your whole kitchen smell like fall.
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!
Pumpkin Muffins
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!
Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
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!
Easy Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
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 Bread Pudding
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!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
This easy loaf is tender, moist, and fragrant with warming spices. It’s amazing served warm but just as delicious chilled.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
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This coffee cake is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or midday snack. Serve it up with a pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate autumnal experience.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake [+ Optional Streusel]
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!
Vegan Pumpkin Cake
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
These one-bowl pumpkin cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and spiced with pumpkin pie spice. Top them with your favorite frosting or glaze!
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
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!
Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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 Scones
Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
Start your morning with pumpkin! These breakfasts work for busy weekdays and slow weekends alike.
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 Pie Overnight Oats
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!
Vegan Pumpkin Waffles
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 Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
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.
Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
More Vegan Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Need a quick pumpkin treat? These easy desserts range from stuffed dates to homemade pumpkin ice cream.
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 Pie 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!
Pumpkin Dates
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.
Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Truffles
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!
Dairy Free Pumpkin Ice Cream
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!
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Ice Cream
Easy Pumpkin Pudding
If you’re craving pumpkin pie but want something lighter and simpler, give this pumpkin pudding a try! It’s creamy, custard-y, and just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice-y.
Easy Pumpkin Pudding
Vegan Pumpkin Smoothies and Drinks
Sip on fall with these pumpkin smoothies and a homemade pumpkin spice latte.
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.
Easy Pumpkin Smoothie
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Enjoy a fragrant PSL (hot or iced!) without leaving home! Even better, this homemade version costs a fraction of what you’d pay at a coffee shop. I may be biased, but I think it tastes even better, with real pumpkin and warm spices!
Pumpkin Spice Latte [Hot or Iced]
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!
Spiced Persimmon Smoothie
Canned Pumpkin FAQs
Lots! Bake it into pumpkin bread, muffins, or pie, stir it into oatmeal or pancakes, or use it in savory dishes like chili, curry, soup, and creamy pasta sauce. This list has 45 ideas to get you started.
No. Canned pumpkin, also called pumpkin puree, is just cooked and mashed pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling already has sweeteners and spices added, so look for cans labeled 100% pumpkin for these recipes.
Refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze it in a labeled zip-top freezer bag for up to a year.
Yes, but homemade pumpkin puree can be more watery than canned. If needed, strain it through a cheesecloth-lined sieve until it’s as thick as canned pumpkin.
And that’s it for this roundup! I hope you enjoy these easy vegan canned pumpkin recipes. Let me know which ones you try and which are your favorites in the 📝 comments below!
