Does any flavor scream autumn more than pumpkin? It’s the quintessential flavor of fall. And, even better, pumpkin — both canned and fresh — is an IC friendly fruit! Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a variety of pumpkin recipes that go far beyond pie. You can enjoy pumpkin in all sorts of ways this autumn or all year long. No judgement here!
(If pumpkin has you thinking about your Thanksgiving feast this year, be sure not to miss this post with all the recipes you need for IC friendly Thanksgiving meal.)
These pumpkin recipes have all been checked to ensure they have IC friendly ingredients based on the ICN Food List. However, be sure to double-check that all the ingredients work well for your own bladder and make any adjustments needed.
Pie
We can’t have pumpkin recipes without pumpkin pie! While you can go for a traditional pumpkin pie, other recipes are worth a try, too. Do some experimenting and see what you like the most!
- Traditional pumpkin pie: This is a straightforward, classic recipe for pumpkin pie.
- Pumpkin pie with maple whipped cream: Kick up your pumpkin pie a notch with this recipe that includes maple whipped cream.
- Pumpkin pie pockets: These handheld pies are a fun way to get the flavor of pumpkin pie on the go.
- Salted caramel pumpkin pie: Caramel is another great fall flavor, so why not combine it with pumpkin pie?
- Molasses pumpkin pie: Molasses gives this pumpkin pie a bit of extra sweetness.
- Sugar free pumpkin chiffon pie: A light pie that is low in sugar and in fat, this recipe is a great one for a weeknight dessert or to accommodate those counting calories or monitoring their sugar intake.
- Fluffy pumpkin pie: You’ll find just a few ingredients for this mousse-like pie, one of which is marshmallows!
Breads and muffins
To me, a slice of fresh pumpkin bread is a delectable treat I love! If you’re with me in the love of pumpkin and carbs, you’re definitely going to want to try out some of these pumpkin recipes!
- Pumpkin bread: This is my go-to pumpkin bread recipe. It turns out great every single time!
- Pumpkin cream cheese muffins: Cream cheese with these pumpkin muffins give you the flavors of a yummy pumpkin roll.
- Pumpkin scones: Basically an easy flatbread, scones are a great option to get some pumpkin flavor as well.
- Pumpkin apple streusel muffins: Two fresh flavors of fall — pumpkins and apples — come together into one muffin.
- Pumpkin cream cheese muffins: These muffins have a cream cheese swirl through them and a streusel topping.
- Pumpkin bread with maple glaze: A maple glaze and streusel topping set this pumpkin bread recipe apart.
- Healthy maple pumpkin muffins: This is a bit healthier version of pumpkin muffins that includes oats.
Main course
We often think pumpkin recipes are going to fall into the dessert category, but there are a decent amount of savory pumpkin recipes that you can serve up for dinner this fall.
- Pumpkin soup: This velvety smooth soup is a great fall dinner combining both soup and pumpkin into one.
- Pumpkin lasagna roll-ups: By using pumpkin puree instead of tomatoes, this lasagna recipe is IC friendly and worth a try.
- Pumpkin bacon carbonara: Another yummy Italian dish that uses pumpkin instead of tomatoes for a hearty, IC friendly dish.
- Pumpkin manicotti with bechamel sauce: Try this delicious and cheesy Italian entrée that relies on pumpkin instead of tomato.
- Pumpkin pizza: Make a flatbread pizza with pumpkin and caramelized onions. (Caramelizing the onions removes acidity, so they may be better tolerated by IC bladders. If you haven’t tried them before, proceed with caution. Also be sure to omit the crushed red pepper in this recipe to avoid any trigger foods.)
- Pumpkin pot pie with sausage and kale: The use of ground pork instead of spicy sausage in this recipe helps keep it IC friendly. It does include cooked onion, which is often easier on IC bladders than raw onion. If you aren’t sure, leave out the onion for this one.
- Baked pumpkin mac and cheese with bacon: This hearty recipe combines creamy cheese with noodles, pumpkin and bacon.
- Roasted pumpkin and kale frittata: You can serve this egg dish for breakfast or for dinner. The caramelized onions are often IC friendly, but omit them if they bother you.
- Pumpkin chicken enchiladas: This is a great option for enchiladas that won’t bother your bladder. Modify the recipe slightly by omitting the chili powder and jalapeno, which are in the “Foods to Avoid” category. Consider omitting the green onions, which are in the “Foods Worth Trying” category.
Cookies and Cakes
Pie isn’t the only dessert that welcomes pumpkin with open arms. These cookies and cake recipes are also delicious ways to enjoy pumpkin.
- Pumpkin drop cookies with cream cheese frosting: These soft, decadent cookies topped with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting are a great autumnal treat!
- Pumpkin snickerdoodles: Make these traditional cookies even better by adding in some pumpkin.
- Chewy pumpkin cookies: Simple and delightful, these chewy pumpkin cookies don’t need frosting.
- Pumpkin spice bars with vanilla bean browned butter glaze: Halfway between a cookie and a cake, these pumpkin spice bars are fudge-like in texture.
- Pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese filling and fluffy vanilla frosting: This recipe is a mouth-dropping sort. It may take some time to make, but it is a fancy, delightful cake that everyone will talk about.
- Marbled pumpkin cheesecake: If cheesecake and pumpkin pie had a baby, this marbled pumpkin cheesecake would be that baby.
- Double layer pumpkin cheesecake: A cheesecake with pumpkin in it can be an alternative to pumpkin pie to spice up your desserts this fall.
- Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting: A simpler pumpkin cake, this one is sure to be a crowd pleaser nonetheless.
- Pumpkin Bundt cake: Baked in your favorite tube pan, this pumpkin Bundt cake is a nice ending to any meal.
- Pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling: Roll up this pumpkin cake with cream cheese filling for a swirly, yummy, traditional autumnal goodie.
