8 Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Recipes

Roasted Pumpkins
Photo: Buckwheat Queen

Of all the fall flavors we love, there's one autumnal ingredient that reigns supreme: pumpkin. It doesn't have to be hard to make the most of the season! We've rounded up our easiest pumpkin ideas with five ingredients or fewer. Whether you're looking for something to do with fresh or canned pumpkin, you'll find a cozy new fall favorite in this collection of our best 5-ingredient pumpkin recipes.

01 of 09

Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins on a white dish
magicallydelicious

It couldn't be easier to make these aptly named muffins with a package of spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon chips. If you'd like a little more texture, mix in walnuts or pecans.

02 of 09

Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Cake on a glass dish
dubosefamily

To make this simple cake, all you have to do is stir together pumpkin puree and a package of spice cake mix. Eat it plain or top with homemade cream cheese frosting.

03 of 09

Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Pumpkin Fluff Dip in a carved pumpkin
Blue

This top-rated recipe is perfect for your next fall get-together. "This is fast and easy to make," raves one anonymous reviewer. "Delicious! Tastes just like pumpkin pie!"

04 of 09

Easy Pumpkin Turnovers

A cooling rack of turnovers with one turnover cut into 2 halves in the foreground.

These impressive stuffed pastries are way easier to make than they look. The shortcut ingredient? Store-bought frozen puff pastry.

05 of 09

Pumpkin Spice Cookie

Pumpkin Spice Cookies on a white plate
CookinBug

Nobody will guess that these delicious fall cookies are made with just two ingredients: a package of spice cake mix and fresh or canned pumpkin. You can add chocolate chips for extra decadence.

06 of 09

Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Make this super simple pumpkin soup with just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. Don't forget to top with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

07 of 09

Roasted Pumpkins

Roasted Pumpkins
Buckwheat Queen

How adorable are these applesauce-filled roasted pumpkins? If you don't have mini pumpkins on hand, recipe creator LADYEM1 says you can use any squash you want.

08 of 09

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Love Chef Laura

If you have leftover pumpkin, you simply must make these holiday-perfect mashed potatoes. "It's a yummy and healthy twist for your potatoes," according to recipe creator JJsMa.

09 of 09

More Inspiration

Pumpkin Squares on a white plate with a pumpkin and white mug in the background
Buckwheat Queen

Next, try one of The Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make. Plus, explore our entire collection of Pumpkin Recipes.

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