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    Recipes » Recipe Round-Ups

    27 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Last updated - October 20, 2022; Published - October 21, 2022 By Rhian Williams Leave a Comment

    A collage of vegan pumpkin recipe photos

    Here’s a list of 27 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes, including breakfasts, pastas, soups, curries, side dishes, salads, desserts and snacks. These recipes are all gluten-free and refined sugar free and are made using simple plant-based ingredients!

    A collage of vegan pumpkin recipe photos

    These vegan pumpkin recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas but they're also great for everyday as pumpkins are such a nutritious, delicious and versatile vegetable. Not only do they work well for savoury dishes such as pastas, soups, curries and salads but they're also great for breakfast foods like muffins and breads as well as desserts like pies, cookies and brownies!

    The recipes listed here use a mixture of fresh pumpkin and pumpkin purée.

    What type of pumpkin is best to use for cooking?

    There are lots of different types of pumpkin available so it can be overwhelming knowing which one to buy! My top tip for cooking with pumpkins is to steer clear of the ones sold for pumpkin carving or Halloween as those definitely don't taste good!!

    My favourite type of pumpkin for cooking is Japanese kabocha pumpkin - it has a dark green skin and bright orange inside. It's much softer and silkier than other varieties and it's much sweeter too. The skin of this pumpkin is also edible and tastes good!

    Where can you buy pumpkin purée?

    Some of these recipes use pumpkin purée, which can be a challenge to find if you don't live in the US. In the UK you can usually find it in larger supermarkets, usually either the tinned fruit section or the "world foods" section. You can also find it online.

    Can you make pumpkin purée at home?

    Yes - you can absolutely make it yourself! The best way to do this is:

    • Halve the pumpkin.
    • Scoop out the seeds.
    • Bake in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for around 45 minutes - it will depend on the type and size of the pumpkin, but it needs to be baked until the pumpkin is soft enough to gently pierce with a fork and it's coming away from the skin slightly.
    • Scoop the flesh out of the pumpkin into a food processor, discarding the skins.
    • Whizz until completely smooth.

    How long does homemade pumpkin purée keep for?

    It keeps covered in the fridge for up to a few days and in the freezer for a month.

    Can pumpkin be substituted for anything else?

    Yes! If you can't get hold of pumpkin, it can generally be replaced with butternut squash or sweet potato.

    Savoury pumpkin recipes

    1. Pumpkin Hummus

    This Pumpkin Hummus is full of flavour, sweet and fragrant - perfect for meal prep or for sharing as an appetiser! 

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    A grey bowl of orange pumpkin hummus topped with green pumpkin seeds and a blue bowl of chopped vegetables on a marble surface

    2. Pumpkin Chestnut Risotto

    This Pumpkin Chestnut Risotto is filling, comforting and warming! 

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    Orange risotto with brown chestnuts decorated with green herbs in a dark blue bowl against a bright pink background

    3. Creamy Pumpkin Chestnut Pasta

    This Creamy Pumpkin Chestnut Pasta is cosy, comforting and warming and topped with the most delicious crispy breadcrumbs.

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    Spaghetti in an orange sauce topped with chestnuts and kale on a grey plate against a black background

    4. Pumpkin Quinoa Salad

    This Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is super easy to make, healthy, full of flavour and packed with veggies. Works well for meal prep as it's great for packed lunches, but also works as a side dish.

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    Quinoa, roasted pumpkin and sliced red pepper salad on a grey plate against a dark green background

    5. Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani

    This Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani is easy to make, super nutritious and full of flavour. It's also healthy and very colourful!

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    Yellow biryani rice with chopped pumpkin, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds in a silver saucepan

    6. Pumpkin Curry

    This Chickpea Pumpkin Curry is nutritious yet comforting and so easy to make.

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    Diced pumpkin, chickpeas and spinach in a yellow curry sauce in a silver saucepan

    7. Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup

    Sweet, creamy pumpkin soup filled with chewy, pillowy gnocchi!

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    Orange soup with gnocchi topped with green pumpkin seeds in a white mug with a dark blue rim on a light blue plate scattered with pumpkin seeds against a bright pink background

    8. Pumpkin Soup

    This simple Pumpkin Soup is rich and creamy, perfectly sweet and full of flavour.

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    Smooth orange pumpkin soup topped with green pumpkin seeds and curly parsley in a light blue bowl against a marble background

    9. Pumpkin Curry Soup

    This Pumpkin Curry Soup is super nutritious, warming and comforting and fragrantly spiced!

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    Orange soup topped with coconut flakes, red peppers and green herbs in a white bowl with a dark brown rim

    Breads and muffins

    10. Pumpkin Muffins

    These Pumpkin Muffins are seriously moist, subtly spiced, and super satisfying. A delicious snack or breakfast.

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    Two gluten-free vegan pumpkin muffins topped with pumpkin seeds, with one cut in half

    11. Pumpkin Bread

    This Pumpkin Bread is moist, subtly spiced and perfectly dense. Great for breakfast or brunch!

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    A loaf of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bread with three slices next to it

    12. Pumpkin Seed Bread

    This Pumpkin Seed Bread is perfectly dense and has a lovely earthy and nutty flavour! It's no-knead, yeast-free, free from sugar and super easy to make!

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    A loaf of pumpkin seed bread with two slices next to it against a sheet of brown baking paper

    13. Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

    This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is super rich and tastes like pumpkin brownies! It's great for dessert, brunch or a snack.

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    A loaf of chocolate pumpkin bread with two slices next to it against a sheet of brown baking paper

    14. Pumpkin Scones

    These Pumpkin Scones are moist and fluffy, fragrantly spiced and perfectly rich.

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    27 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    15. Pumpkin Pancakes

    These Pumpkin Pancakes are moist and fluffy, subtly spiced and perfectly satisfying! They make a filling breakfast. 

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    A stack of gluten-free vegan pancakes on a plate topped with syrup and pumpkin seeds

    16. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

    These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are super rich and moist and taste like pumpkin brownies!

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    A halved gluten-free vegan chocolate pumpkin muffin on a marble slab with pumpkin seeds

    Sweet pumpkin recipes

    17. Pumpkin Pie

    This Pumpkin Pie is perfectly spiced, rich and creamy and has a flaky, crispy and buttery crust.

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    A slice of pumpkin pie topped with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon on a blue plate with a gold fork

    18. Pumpkin Cake

    This Pumpkin Cake is moist and fluffy, full of subtly spiced pumpkin flavour and slathered with a delicious "cream cheese" frosting!

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    A pumpkin sponge sandwiched with white frosting topped with purple and orange flowers on a green cake stand against a purple background

    19. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

    These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy, sweet and fragrant, and studded with chocolate chips! They make a perfectly satisfying snack or dessert.

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    Five pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips against a marble background

    20. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

    This No-Bake Pumpkin Pie is really easy to make, rich and indulgent and perfectly sweet! A chewy, crunchy crust filled with creamy pumpkin topped with fluffy clouds of coconut whipped cream.

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    A white pie dish with no-bake pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and chopped pistachios against a dark brown background

    21. Pumpkin Brownies

    These Pumpkin Brownies are rich and fudgy, naturally sweetened and perfectly satisfying!

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    A pumpkin brownie with a mouthful taken out of it on a light blue plate with a gold fork

    22. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

    These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy, slightly fluffy, fragrantly spiced and covered in a rich, tangy "cream cheese" frosting. They're also refined sugar free and the dough doesn't require chilling. 

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    Two gluten-free vegan pumpkin sugar cookies topped with white frosting one with a bite taken out

    23. Pumpkin Loaf Cake

    This Pumpkin Loaf Cake is moist, fluffy and covered in a rich "cream cheese" frosting.

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    A sliced gluten-free vegan pumpkin loaf cake topped with cream cheese frosting, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds

    24. Pumpkin Cookies

    These Pumpkin Cookies are soft and fluffy, seriously moist and covered in a silky "cream cheese" frosting.

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    A halved gluten-free vegan pumpkin cookie topped with white frosting and pumpkin seeds

    25. Pumpkin Bars

    These Pumpkin Bars are moist, fluffy and covered in a tangy "cream cheese" frosting. They're warmly spiced and slightly denser than pumpkin cake. They come together in one bowl and are refined sugar free too. They make a great shareable dessert for Thanksgiving!

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    A square of gluten-free vegan pumpkin bars topped with frosting with a mouthful taken out of it on a blue plate

    26. Pumpkin Pie Bars

    These Pumpkin Pie Bars are such a comforting dessert: a "buttery" base with a creamy, warmly spiced pumpkin pie filling and nutty crumble topping. They're the perfect sweet treat for Thanksgiving and Christmas and an excellent alternative to Pumpkin Pie! 

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    Three vegan pumpkin pie bars with crumble topping

    27. Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake

    This Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake is rich and creamy, subtly spiced, and covered in a silky salted caramel sauce. It's perfectly sweet, a little tangy and has a crunchy, "buttery" crust! A great make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

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    A slice of vegan baked pumpkin cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and salt with a fork taking a bite out of it

    If you make any of these vegan pumpkin recipes, I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me by tagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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