26 Amazing Canned Pumpkin Recipes

Name: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie - Leftover Canned Pumpkin Idea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup canned coconut milk (regular or light work); ½ cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 medjool dates (pitted); 1 Tablespoon hemp seeds (optional); 3-4 cubes of ice; Toppings: whipped cream and cinnamon (optional)

By Brittany Mullins

Updated on Sep 17, 2021

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Wondering what to do with leftover canned pumpkin? Here’s a variety of delicious canned pumpkin recipes to put that pumpkin to good use.

It’s that time of year when canned pumpkin flies off the shelves and everyone starts panicking about stocking up to make their favorite fall recipes! I love using canned pumpkin in recipes because of its earthy, sweet flavor.

Pumpkin is a great way to lighten up baked goods because you can use it as a replacement for oil, butter and even eggs in some cases. It helps make baked goods moist and gives them a lovely, cakey texture. In terms of nutrition, it’s super healthy – low in calories, carbs and packed with nutrients including Vitamin A and fiber.

How to Use Leftover Canned Pumpkin?

The one thing about recipes that call for canned pumpkin is that oftentimes you only need a small amount (not a full can), which means you have leftover pumpkin sitting in the fridge that you need to use. Fear not, because I have a ton to tasty recipes that will help you use up that canned pumpkin.

If for some reason you can’t find canned pumpkin. No worries! I have a pumpkin puree recipe for you.

tip!Make sure you buy pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling for these recipes because pumpkin pie filling is sweetened. The ingredient list should just be "pumpkin"!

Oatmeal & Breakfast Ideas

Who knew there were so many ways to enjoy pumpkin for breakfast?! Pumpkin is an amazing addition to oatmeal, but it also adds delicious fall flavor to fancier recipes like cinnamon rolls and pancakes.

pumpkin oatmeal

pumpkin baked oatmeal

Jar of pumpkin pie overnight oats topped with pecans, whipped cream and cinnamon.

pumpkin overnight oats

pumpkin protein oatmeal

pumpkin chia pudding

Overhead shot of Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal in a white bowl with pecans scattered around the bowl.

slow cooker pumpkin oatmeal

pumpkin pancakes

pumpkin cinnamon rolls

pumpkin granola

Drinks

Ditch the coffee shop pumpkin spice latte and make your own pumpkin drinks at home! These recipes are made with minimal, healthy ingredients and absolutely delicious!

pumpkin gingerbread smoothie

Overhead photo of two glass mugs of pumpkin spice lattes topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.

healthy pumpkin spice latte

pumpkin pie smoothie

Cookies & Bars

Don’t forget about the treats! I love adding pumpkin to cookies and bars because it adds a light sweet flavor while also giving the treats a fluffy texture.

A close up of 6 baked pumpkin oatmeal cookies on a sheet of parchment paper.

oatmeal pumpkin cookies

Muffins & Bread

Canned pumpkin gives baked goods the best texture – perfectly fluffy and moist without a lot of added oil. You can’t go wrong making any of these muffin (or bread) recipes!

pumpkin bran muffins

pumpkin cornbread muffins

flourless pumpkin muffins

pumpkin oatmeal cups

Two muffins stacked on top of each other.

vegan pumpkin muffins

pumpkin bread

Savory + Misc Ideas

Looking for a savory pumpkin option? Try my curried pumpkin soup or pumpkin rice. Canned pumpkin is also a dog-friendly snack!

A pile of peanut butter pumpkin bone shaped dog treats on a wood surface, sitting in front of an open jar of the treats.

pumpkin dog treats

curried pumpkin soup

Bowl of yellow rice with tempeh and broccoli.

pumpkin rice

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – Leftover Canned Pumpkin Idea

3 from 5 votes

This creamy healthy pumpkin pie smoothie requires only six ingredients and tastes like liquid pumpkin pie. It’s vegan, gluten-free and surprisingly healthy!