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This Pumpkin Spice Bread yields 2 generous loaves and can be customized with your favorite toppings and Vanilla Coconut Icing! Bring this favorite to your next holiday gathering! Be sure to check out the other #FoodieMamas pumpkin recipes in the post! #pumpkin #bread #pumpkinspice

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This Pumpkin Spice Bread yields 2 generous loaves and can be customized with your favorite toppings and Vanilla Coconut Icing! Bring this favorite to your next holiday gathering! Be sure to check out the other #FoodieMamas pumpkin recipes below!

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    October Recipes

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    October means fall is upon us. This might be the season that you're craving for some warm pies, pumpkin bread, and cold drinks -- like wine for example. Or simply just some coffee or tea for those who don't want to go in the alcoholic route.

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    OCTOBER RECIPES

    From healthy soups and slow cooker recipes, I've got all the best for your fall cravings.

    Warm, homey meals and lots of pumpkins delicacies, this list has a lot of fall favorites.

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    Even if fall technically started in September, October is where the leaves start to change and temperatures decrease. It's also the time we're craving some hearty soup and delicious easy dinners to get us through the night.

    October Holidays to Remember

    • International Coffee Day is Saturday, October 1st
    • World Animal Day is Tuesday, October 4th
    • World Osteoporosis Day is Thursday, October 20th
    • World Stroke Day is Saturday, October 29th

    POPULAR OCTOBER RECIPES

    A month of frangible, chilly weather apostrophized by crunchy fallen leaves and loads of pumpkins everywhere. October is the month when I love making some hot, mouthwatering soups for my family. That simple meal really keeps everyone full and satisfied!

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    These are recipes and posts that are popular on the blog and popular searches in the month of November.

    *I will be updating this list throughout the month and year!  

    Appetizers

    • Popovers
    • Baked Panko Chicken Tenders
    • Candied Pecans
    • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    • Pumpkin Purée
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    • Lavender Lemonade Recipe
    • Lemon Verbena Tea
    • Mint Chocolate Candy Coffee (Easy Peppermint Mocha)
    • Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
    • Matcha Green Tea Latte
    • Pour Over Coffee
    • Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
    • Dalgona Coffee
    • Mocha Coffee
    • Cashew Coffee
    Pour Over Coffee

    Salad & Sides

    • Scrambled Eggs in Bacon Fat
    • Air Fryer Tofu
    • Sunflower Seed Butter Stuffed Dates
    • Bacon Cheddar Ranch Onion Dip
    • Vegetarian Mac n Cheese
    • Fish Tacos
    Vegetarian Mac n Cheese Recipe

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    • Pumpkin Gnocchi with Pepita Pesto
    • Tuna Noodle Casserole
    • Broccoli Garlic Onion Chicken Crust Pizza
    • Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe
    • Easy Mushroom Orzo with Basil Pesto
    • Stuffed Zucchini Boats
    • Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    Snacks

    • Sautéed Garlic Asparagus
    • Chocolate Butterscotch Saltine Toffee
    • Mint Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter
    • Vegan Soft Strawberry Scones

    Dessert & Sweets

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    • Chocolate Orange Almond Cake
    • Almond Meringue Kisses
    • Ganache Tart
    • Dairy Free Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Kodiak Cakes Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Maple Syrup Baklava
    • Strawberry Jam Flourless Protein Muffins
    • Pancakes

    Toppings & Condiments

    • Rosemary-Infused Cranberry Sauce
    • Chai Spice Icing Glaze
    • Goldenrod Simple Syrup
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    There are additional recipes & links in the list card below.

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    October Recipes

    October means fall is upon us. This might be the season that you're craving for some warm pies, pumpkin bread, and cold drinks -- like wine for example. Or simply just some coffee or tea for those who don't want to go in the alcoholic route. From healthy soups and slow cooker recipes, I've got all the best for your fall cravings.

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    Pumpkin Pie is a dessert that is perfect for dessert early Fall through the Winter. Filled with aromatic spices and delicious pumpkin filling, there’s nothing like a homemade, fresh-baked Pumpkin Pie! (vegetarian)

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    Sautéed Herb Pumpkin Squash Flowers are a delicious, Summer, garden-inspired vegan, dish. (vegan, gluten-free)

    How To Make Pumpkin Spice Mix

    Have you ever wondered How To Make Pumpkin Spice Mix? This easy recipe tutorial brings your pumpkin spice baked good to a new level!

    Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte (Dairy-Free)

    This Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte (DF + GF) will keep you warm and cozy through the Fall and Winter days and holidays. I use Silk® Half Gallon Almond Milk or Coconut Milk to make this dairy-free! (Serves 2)

    Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts

    These Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts are moist, baked, cake donuts and can be topped with a pumpkin spice – sugar mixture and/or a maple glaze. Enjoy them with coffee or tea on an Autumn day! (makes 12-13 donuts)

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect Fall recipe with its warm, cinnamon-y, pumpkin spice-sugar coating on the outside and pumpkin flavor on the inside. Enjoy these pillowy, soft cookies with a mug of tea or coffee.

    Pumpkin Pie Butterfinger Brownie Bars

    These Pumpkin Pie Butterfinger Brownie Bars have a bottom layer of perfect brownie with Butterfinger morsels, a layer of classic pumpkin pie then topped with semi-sweet chocolate morsels and served with Vanilla Whipped Cream to make an easy & delicious dessert bar!

    Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola

    This Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola recipe has cinnamon and warm vanilla, crunchy pumpkin seeds, tart cranberries and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup & honey. It has the option to leave out the oil or butter and a flaxseed "egg" adding to its health benefits. Check out my tips for customizing this Homemade Autumn Harvest Fruit and Nut Granola for your tastes and preferences!

    Carrot Pumpkin Soup

    This Carrot Pumpkin Soup is savory, warm, and soothing with Fall flavors. Try this healthy soup for dinner tonight! Vegan option.

    Rustic Oven Roasted Mini Pumpkin Squash

    Rustic Oven Roasted Mini Pumpkin Squash is an easy Fall-inspired recipe, with minimal ingredients that takes minutes to prepare and can be made to taste savory or sweet. Enjoy this pretty side dish at the holiday or dinner table (vegan, gluten-free).

    Easy No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

    Easy No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is a delicious, sweet, pumpkin-flavored frozen treat – no ice cream churn required!

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is creamy, (without the cream!) savory, and a delicious soup! The perfect way to enjoy butternut squash! (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)

    Pumpkin Spice Bread

    This Pumpkin Spice Bread yields 2 generous loaves (32 slices) and can be customized with your favorite toppings and Vanilla Coconut Icing! You can also use coconut sugar as a natural sweetener option in a 1 to 1 ratio. Bring this favorite to your next gathering!

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies are the perfect Fall snack for Halloween, after sports practices, entertaining, or any gathering. It has rice Chex cereal, infused with the pumpkin spice mixture, and topped with Autumn-themed Mallowcreme candies. (fills a 1.5 L container)

    Indulgent Homemade Snickerdoodle Latte

    This Indulgent Homemade Snickerdoodle Latte is an indulgent hot, coffee drink made with espresso or coffee and topped with extra creamy & rich New Land O Lakes® Buttercream Style Half & Half. You can garnish with a cocoa cinnamon-sugar mixture, cinnamon sticks, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

    Pumpkin Roll Recipe

    This Pumpkin Roll Recipe is the perfect recipe to feature on the Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table! This Pumpkin Roll is a thin, moist pumpkin cake with or without walnuts, filled with a creamy frosting mixture and wrapped into a swirl of sweet heaven! (makes 1 roll, 10 slices)

    Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert

    This Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert has a vanilla graham cracker crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, pumpkin spice Jello pudding, Cool Whip topping, and it’s topped with toasted, chopped pecans, shaved bittersweet chocolate, and drizzled with caramel sauce. This no-bake dessert feeds a crowd, filling a 13 x 9-inch pan; having a slice of this delicious dessert will have you craving more!

    No Knead Spinach Pear Onion Cheese Savory Rolls

    These No Knead Spinach Pear Onion Cheese Savory Rolls have Bosc pears, Brie, Jarlsberg, baby sauteed Vidalia onions and spinach – all wrapped up, spiraled within a simple, no knead bread recipe and then topped with toasty pumpkin seeds. This recipe uses Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast which gives it a nice, reliable rise. Try this delicious savory roll for your next meal or gathering!

    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Pumpkin Spice and everything nice, that’s what Autumn is made of! This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe has my pumpkin spice mixture (cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves), milk, pumpkin puree optional sugar, dark roast coffee/espresso, vanilla extract, and topped with either creamy and sweet Reddi-wip® Barista Nitro (if having iced) or Reddi-wip® Barista Sweet Foam (if having hot).

    Spinach Recipes Collection

    Spinach Recipes Collection- Spinach is a tasty superfood that is incorporated in the recipes listed. It is filled with vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin k, iron, and potassium. We have mains, side dishes, and starters listed in this recipe collection.

    Maple Syrup Recipes Collection

    This Maple Syrup Recipes Collection is what you need right now. Especially if you love sweets but are trying to have healthier sugar alternatives. Each of the recipes within this collection is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, which is a plant-based product. It is wonderful if you are vegan or just trying to improve your diet.

    Onion Recipes Collection

    Our Onion Recipes Collection brings some awesome savory and delicious recipes to the blog! Onions add a great authentic flavor to all of these recipes...whether it is onions caramelized for dips or a pizza topper, onions never seem to disappoint.

    Pumpkin Gnocchi with Pepita Pesto

    Pumpkin Gnocchi with Pepita Pesto is the perfect dish to celebrate the fall season. It is a simple, yet thoughtful dish to create and share with friends and family. The pepita pesto adds an extra pop of pumpkin and nuttiness that pairs perfectly with this pasta.

    Pumpkin Purée

    This homemade Pumpkin Purée recipe only takes 2 ingredients (kosher salt and pumpkin) and is so easy to make roasted in the oven. You can use it for pasta, gnocchi, pumpkin pie, and other pumpkin recipes. Remember to save those seeds to roast as a healthy snack!

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are a healthy, homemade vegan, and gluten-free snack. You only need kosher salt and regular olive oil to make this simple recipe!

    Cream Cheese Recipes

    Cream cheese can make a recipe go from blah to amazing! Here is a curated list of recipes from our blog that use this delicious ingredient!

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie

    This Homemade Pumpkin Pie is a classic dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the fall-autumn season. It’s made with homemade Pumpkin Purée.

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    • Updated & republished: 10/23/2023, 10/4/2025

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