Lighter Pumpkin Recipes to Make This Fall

From fluffy pumpkin pancakes and cozy quick breads to silky pumpkin soup and fall desserts, these 15 Lighter Pumpkin Recipes give you plenty of satisfying ways to use a can of pumpkin!

The first pumpkin recipe of the season always makes it feel like fall to me. And once A cook open that can, A cook want to make everything: muffins for breakfast, a cozy soup for dinner, and definitely something with cream cheese frosting for dessert.

So A cook gathered 15 of the favorite Lighter Pumpkin Recipes in one place. There are straightforward breakfasts, snacks, baked treats, and a savory soup here, whether you're ready for a full afternoon of fall baking or just want a quick way to use the pumpkin left in your fridge.