Pumpkin for Breakfast? Yes, please.

Do you ever notice how everyone gets pumpkin spice crazy in September? Everyone just goes totally nuts-o for pumpkin spice lattes and anything pumpkin, or orange. It's just silly.

On that note, guess what? I have five pumpkin recipes coming your way this week. Because, as it turns out, I am one of those crazy pumpkin spice people. Deal with it.If you're feeling like pumpkin for breakfast, good news. I got a couple ideas for you. What about a pumpkin spice breakfast smoothie? Oh yes. Creamy and healthy pumpkin goodness.

Pumpkin spice smoothie, makes one.

Needed: 1 banana, 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup oats, one tablespoon honey, a pinch of cinnamon and ground ginger.

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. If needed, add a few tablespoons milk or water. You can add or leave out the honey to adjust the sweetness level to your liking.But wait, there's more. What about some pumpkin spice cream cheese? Yes, please. This is as easy as creaming together 1 package of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread on a toasted bagel or english muffin. Enjoy the season! xo. Emma

Comments

[Jenna]

oh my! my mouth is totally watering over the cream cheese. i've got to make that! xx

[Kristen]

September starts my favourite time of the year (Halloween!!) and I love pumpkin spice and orange. If I had it my way it would be around all year. Pumpkin Spice ice cream? YES!

Will definitely try the smoothie! Can't wait to see more!

[Kristen]

My favorite is pumpkin yogurt! Add some canned pumpkin to vanilla Greek yogurt in addition to some pumpkin pie spice and sugar/Splenda/sweetener. It is delicious!!

[Jamie]

"Because, as it turns out, I am one of those crazy pumpkin spice people. Deal with it."

Hahaha. Oh, Emma. You're great.

[Tracey]

There is nothing wrong with being a pumpkin spice crazy! I wish it was "in season" year round!!! :) Cant wait to see all the recipes!

[Val]

Ohhhh yum! My favorite!

Val
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[Nomadic D]

Yum. That pumpkin smoothie sounds delicious! Have to try it.

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[Denysia Yu]

Oh! I love pumpkin! Thanks for the recipe! :)

[Bri]

looks delicious! thanks for sharing...
just found your blog and love it!

[call me debbie]

Maybe become we don't celebrate Halloween (WHY GOD, WHY? After Christmas, it's one of the best holidays)and we don't use to pumpkin, I think I haven't taste such thing in the morning. Only, in Christmas, mum and I did a filled pumpkin for the festive dinner. :)

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[Lara]

I never ate pumpkin for breakfast, only for dinner during the winter months. But i'm definitely in for a change, thanks for sharing these yummy pumpkin tips Emma!

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[Colleen]

This morning I had my first of many Pumpkin Spice Coffee Concoctions of the season. We have Wawa up here in NJ so I fill half my cup with Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Half with Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino, and then add a little bit of sugar and creamer. Delicious. I'm going to try the cream cheese recipe for sure! Thanks :-)

[Rebecca]

These recipes look SO delicious! I was wondering if you know of a good banana substitute for the smoothie, though, because I'm allergic to bananas :(

[Burgess]

YES!!!!!! LOVE!!!!! I make a mean pumpkin butter that is stinking delish, but I will definitely try the pumpkin cream cheese :)

[kendra genevieve rose.]

Yum! I love pumpkins.

Xx

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[Nichole Ciotti]

These look so tasty that I had to share on my blog. I'm glad that you girls are just as crazy over Fall as I am. Cheers!
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[Emerald]

I can just imagine eating this on a nice winter day in front of the heater

[Tabetha]

Oooh they make me yearn for autumn to begin!! Next week we are scheduled for high 70's, low 80's-- almost to fall!

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[Jenn]

I am such a pumpkin freak! Can't wait to try these recipes. Pinned to my "I Love Pumpkin" Pinterest board. Yep, I have an entire board dedicated to pumpkin.

[Meredith]

Oh the pumpkin cream cheese sounds heavenly! Thanks Emma!