Say goodbye to summer by adding pumpkin spice to your menu. As leaves start to change color and cool crisp weather approaches, there's no better way to be in the fall spirit than making autumn-themed foods and drinks. Don't worry if you're a rookie in the kitchen; these recipes are easy to follow - even for beginners.
1. Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Parfait
This tasty autumn treat is delicious and nutritious and eating it is an excellent way to dive into fall. You'll be surprised how simple it is to make and by how much you'll love it. Try it for breakfast or after a meal to curb your sweet craving.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup of canned pumpkin
- 1 cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup of granola of your choice (pecan or almond works well)
- 2 teaspoons of agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Directions
- Mix pumpkin, spices, and agave nectar in a bowl.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of pumpkin mixture into a glass, followed by 1/4 cup of yogurt.
- Add 1/2 cup of granola.
- Create another layer using 1/4 cup of pumpkin and 1/4 cup of yogurt.
- Top with optional whipped cream.
- Repeat the process with another glass and serve chilled.
- Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top of each for garnish just before serving.
2. Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookies
This sweet treat is perfect for a cool fall day and is always a hit with friends and family - even kids! Get creative by making these cookies into fun fall or Halloween shapes.
Servings: About 30
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 can of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup of softened butter
- 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of plain cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of softened butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and 1/2 cup of butter; add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin, and mix well.
- Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and combine.
- Place 1-tablespoon sized cookie dough balls on cookie sheet and flatten cookies with a fork.
- Bake for about 13 minutes or until cookie edges turn golden brown.
- Make the frosting while cookies cool.
- Prepare frosting by creaming 1/2 cup of softened butter with cream cheese.
- Mix in powdered sugar with electric mixer until frosting is creamy; add vanilla and continue mixing until combined.
- Using a spatula, frost cooked cookies with cream cheese frosting.
- Sprinkle remaining pumpkin spice on top of frosting.
3. Pumpkin Spice Latte
Start your morning off right or impress your guests with a sweet pumpkin spice latte as an after dinner treat. This mouthwatering delight is the perfect blend of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice -- you won't be able to put this cozy drink down.
Pair pumpkin spice lattes with homemade applesauce or pumpkin pie for dessert.
4. Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino
A cappuccino recipe is perfect for warming you up on a crisp fall day, and works as a quick morning pick-me-up. You'll love this festive coffee drink, bubbling over with warm foam and topped with the perfect blend of pumpkin spice.
You can also serve this delicious sweet treat chilled, or mixed with yogurt to create a protein-rich pumpkin cappuccino smoothie.
5. Pumpkin Spice Cocktail
Allow yourself to relax and curb your sweet tooth with a festive fall after-dinner pumpkin spice cocktail. This delicious blend of kahlua, vodka, Bailey's Irish cream and, of course, pumpkin spice, is the perfect fall-themed alcoholic beverage for parties - even football gatherings. To thicken things up a bit, add pureed pumpkin mix to this cocktail.
6. Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée
Spice up regular crème brûlée this fall by making it pumpkin-themed. This tasty sweet treat is like party for your mouth - creamy on the inside with a crunchy exterior. It makes an excellent addition to any fall menu.
Just add some extra pumpkin spice to a pumpkin crème brûlée recipe by sprinkling it on top to create the perfect fall-themed look.
7. Pumpkin Spice Roulade With Cream Cheese
Everyone, kids included, will love this moist, earthy-tasting pumpkin roulade that spices up any fall menu. Simply add a little extra pumpkin spice to the filling in a pumpkin roulade with cream cheese recipe. Then sprinkle pumpkin spice on top of each sliced piece for an eye-pleasing personal touch.
8. Pumpkin-Ginger Harvest Trifle
Instead of serving pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year, try a sweet pumpkin trifle dessert that will leave your dinner guests coming back for seconds. This elegant, creamy layered dessert has the perfect blend of fall flavors, and is easier to make than it looks.
Serve this mouth-watering treat in a trifle dish, decorative glass bowl, or individually portioned glasses.
Choose Pumpkin Spice This Fall
Make this fall your best season yet, by wowing party guests with festive (and delicious) pumpkin spice drinks and treats. Friends and family will be begging for your spiced up recipes!
