19 Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes for a Cozy Start to Your Day
Wake up the sweet and spiced way.
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Ah, fall! With the leaves finally changing colors and cooler weather settling in, you might start to get the craving for all things sweet and spiced (and warm and cozy, of course). Enter: the best pumpkin breakfast recipes. Fall is officially the start of pumpkin spice season, after all, so why not kick your mornings off right from the start!
If you're a fan of all things pumpkin-flavored, you might already have a list of pumpkin desserts and savory pumpkin dinner recipes saved. So why not add another pumpkin-inspired meal to your lineup with these pumpkin breakfast ideas? You'll find the best ways to incorporate everyone's favorite autumnal flavor into classic breakfast ideas like seasonal pancakes, muffins, and loaves of bread. You can whip them up for a quick breakfast before your day of autumn activities or add them to your fall-inspired seasonal brunch.
While some of these fall breakfasts call for store-bought or homemade pumpkin puree, others simply include plenty of pumpkin pie spice. And since pumpkin happens to be a naturally good-for-you ingredient on its own, many of these recipes can double as healthy breakfast ideas, including the pumpkin smoothie and overnight oats. Don't get it wrong, though! There are tons of comforting favorites—now, who's ready for a batch of ooey gooey pumpkin cinnamon rolls? And of course, you don't want to forget the obligatory pumpkin spice latte.
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
All the nooks and crannies of this ooey gooey monkey bread are packed with pumpkin flavor. That's because the biscuit dough is covered with pumpkin pie spice and drizzled with a sticky pumpkin caramel sauce.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread recipe.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! This one is a twist on a classic, streusel-topped coffee cake that's perfect for fall. It even has a cream cheese glaze for extra sweetness.
Get the Pumpkin Coffee Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
You only need five minutes to make this coffeehouse favorite at home! It's easier than you might think and it's easier on the wallet, too.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
For a healthy, pumpkin-spiced start to your morning, indulge in these fall-flavored overnight oats! Whip them up the night before and top them with a dollop of vanilla yogurt and extra pumpkin spice for good measure.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
You only need a handful of pantry ingredients to make this seasonal syrup. You can pour over your favorite coffee drink or stir it into a bowl of oatmeal. It's one of the easiest ways to add pumpkin to your day.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe.
Pumpkin-Shaped Challah
If this adorable bread doesn't get you in the seasonal spirit, nothing will. It's not just shaped like a pumpkin but it's made with pumpkin puree, too. It even has a festive design and a cinnamon stick for the stem. Psst: Leftovers would be perfect for a pumpkin challah French toast!
Get the Pumpkin-Shaped Challah recipe.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chocolate and pumpkin sounds like the perfect first bite of the day! These muffins pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee (or, dare we say, a PSL).
Pumpkin Pancakes
These seasonal pancakes are made with real pumpkin, sweet vanilla extract, tangy buttermilk, and the perfect amount of pumpkin pie spice. They're fluffy and golden!
Get the Pumpkin Pancakes recipe.
Pumpkin Bread
Quick breads are delicious in its own right, but pumpkin bread simply takes the cake in the fall! This recipe for moist pumpkin-spiced loaves of bread has two options: crunchy pepitas and gooey chocolate chips.
Get the Pumpkin Bread recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Each one of these warm, spiced muffins is topped with sweet cinnamon-sugar, but you can also add a good dollop of cream cheese frosting if you prefer. Either way, they're delicious!
Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Muffins recipe.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Smoothies are perfect for quick breakfasts before work or school. They're healthy, filling, and great for all seasons (even the cozy months of fall!).
Get Ree's Pumpkin Smoothie recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Inspired by Ree's beloved cinnamon roll recipe, this fall variation is made with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Even the frosting has a warm, fall flavor thanks to the maple extract and chopped pecans.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
This spiced pumpkin cake is delicious on its own for a breakfast treat, but you can also top it with the caramel glaze if you really want your kids to get out of bed in the morning.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
This recipe combines two all-time favorites: banana bread and pumpkin bread. (Unless you're Ree who abhors bananas but that's besides the point.) It's moist, spiced, and the best of both worlds.
Get the Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Scones
These cakey scones are made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and mini chocolate chips. If that doesn't sound good enough, they're also topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze.
Pumpkin Rolls
Instead of plain ol' toast, why not make pumpkin rolls for breakfast? They'll taste so good slathered in some butter with a savory breakfast like eggs and bacon.
Get the Pumpkin Rolls recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts
What's better than a fresh pumpkin doughnut? How about two? You can roll them in a sugar mixture when hot or drizzle them with a maple glaze. Or, you know, both!
Pumpkin Waffles
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like waffles should be! But these get an extra flavor boost from pumpkin puree and lots of warm spices. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added crunch.
Overnight Pumpkin Butter
Get this: You can make pumpkin butter in a slow cooker. It does the work for you and you'll wake up the next morning to a batch that you can slather on toast. Easy breakfast, comin' right up!
Get the Overnight Pumpkin Butter recipe at A Beautiful Mess.
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