In just yet another area of life, I feel like a rebel. Why? Because if I can I confess something here.. I’m just “okay” with pumpkin recipes. I like it well enough, but I don’t scream and jump up and down when Pumpkin Spice Lattes are hitting the local Starbucks. I can eat pumpkin any time of year – and I do! – but I’m not cuckoo over it.
I will admit though, there is something about turning leaves and crisp mornings that makes me crave pumpkin just a little bit more. Even I can’t deny that something about pumpkin combined with spices makes me want to put on wooly socks and flannel pajamas. And I know I’m not alone in this. In fact, I’ve been seeing yummy pumpkin foods and cozy fall posts all over Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for weeks now!
But seriously… what is it with pumpkin anyway?
From Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Pumpkin Milkshakes to Paleo Pumpkin Pancake Mix – pumpkin flavors are LITERALLY turning up everywhere and in everything. What is it about this fall flavor blend that gets everyone so fired up? The world may never know…
So, in honor of the season, I compiled a list of 20 pumpkin real food recipes that just so happened to all be made… crock pot recipes! That’s right – crock pot plus real food AND pumpkin? Is there anything better 🙂 Check them out below and please let me know if you have any that you’d like to add to the list!
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte from Thriving Home – because I know it HAS to be cheaper than FiveBucks
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Gingerbread Steel Cut Oats from Me – with an awesome water bath cooking method
- Pumpkin Bread from Wannabite – and yes, you “bake” it in your slow cooker. Bonus – no mixes here!
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Coconut Curry from Table for Two – check out Indian stores for garam masala
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Soup from Me – it really doesn’t get much easier than this
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Beer Chili from Baked by Rachel – who knew there was such a thing as pumpkin beer?!
- Caribbean Black Bean, Coconut and Pumpkin Soup from My Recipe Confessions – scroll to the bottom for crock pot conversion
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Lentil Stew from Laa Loosh – this one uses fresh pumpkin cubes
- Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili from Table for Two – I usually don’t like ground turkey but can eat it in soup
- Paleo Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Pudding from The Preppy Paleo – I’m not paleo but I could totally go for this
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Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili from Skinny Taste – I absolutely love her recipes!
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup from Get Crocked – anything with peanut butter makes the cut
- Crock Pot Spiced Apple Pumpkin Butter from Me – makes a great Christmas gift!!
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Baked French Toast from Country Girl Gourmet – homemade bread would work great!
- Sweet and Spicy Crock Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Chili from Lauren Paints – spicy paired with pumpkin is super good!
- Pumpkin Puree in the Crock Pot from The Grocery Shrink – much easier than the oven!
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Red Lentil Chili from Kitchen Treaty – lentils are a big hit around here
- Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter from Practical Stewardship – in case you don’t like the apple version
- Chipotle Pumpkin Chili from Babble – crock pot recipe instructions at the bottom, also I would omit the chili beans and just use regular beans
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cheddar Soup with Chorizo from All Day I Dream About Food – because I love pork
What’s your favorite pumpkin recipe?
New to your group so you may already have this. I so need a group of healthy, gluten-free, tasty kids treats recipes for my fussy eater who needs to eat healthy. Can you help.
Hi Kristina! I have never had the NEED to learn gluten-free so I’ve been lazy and haven’t done much with it. Maybe check over at Heavenly Homemakers’ blog. <3
I reblogged about this post and your post 100 Days of NO Processed Meals – Crock Pot Style
These are my comments on these two posts of yours.
“I pondered on my son’s five year old wisdom. “You should use that crock pot again sometime soon.” Yes, I agreed with him, I should. Especially right now while things are so hectic, a crock pot could really be just the thing.
What do you know, but then this link comes across my facebook feed. 100 Days of NO Processed Meals – Crock Pot Style.
It must be an omen, a blessing, it must be meant to be.
That amazing blog post lists several soups and sandwiches. It has Chicken recipes, Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, and even some Miscellaneous Recipes. These recipes sound very much like must-try recipes.
When you run out of the 100 days of meals then you can find other great things on that blog like…
20 Crock Pot Pumpkin Real Food Recipes
20?! All pumpkin?! YUM!
Needless to say. Make a crock pot menu and shopping list is going on my to-do list.”
Reblogged here http://jeanineahomesteader.com/2015/10/23/crock-pot-cooking/
Question: How can I use my turkey roaster to make this stuff?? I don’t have a slow cooker/crock pot – they aren’t really big enough to make a meal for our family of 8. So all I have is a turkey roaster. Do slow cookers have a standard temperature (like low = 200°F, or high = 450°F or something?) So I could just use the roaster? Anyone know? ‘Cause some of these recipes sound AMAZING!!! MUST. EAT. PUMPKIN! OMNOMNOMNOM!!!!! Thanks in advance for any help! And thanks for making my mouth water! 😛 *drool*
~Kristie
I have this post, see if it helps. And if not, holler back and we will figure it out.
http://www.stacymakescents.com/converting-crock-pot-recipes-to-the-stove-top-and-oven