25 Fall Recipes That Aren’t Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a fall essential, but don’t miss these fall recipes that are made without it! Get cooking with apple, sweet potato, and more.

I love pumpkin spice flavored everything as much as the next person. Still, I don’t want to eat only pumpkin for three months. If you’re already groaning about all the pumpkin recipes popping up, you are going to love this. I rounded up 25 fall recipes that aren’t pumpkin.

There is so much more to fall than pumpkins! The recipes include ingredients like apples, sweet potatoes, squash, cranberries, and – I couldn’t leave it out – chocolate. The recipes are organized by course, in case you want to enjoy fall at every meal.

Fall breakfast recipes

Sweet Potato Baked Mini Donuts | Ilona’s Passion

Baked doughnuts are a bit healthier than the fried variety, and they’ll last longer in a covered container at room temperature too. These have a caramel glaze.

Ham, Apple, and Sweet Potato Scramble | Paleo Newbie

You don’t have to eat paleo to enjoy this hearty breakfast scramble. As a bonus, it’s a one-pan meal for minimal cleanup afterward.

Apple Cinnamon Granola | Two Peas in Their Pod

Whip of a batch or two of this granola over the weekend, so you have breakfast for a few weeks, prepped in advance. It goes deliciously with yogurt and fresh fruit.

Sweet potato pancake stack – from Weelicious

If you’ve got a picky eater who frowns at veggies, sneak them in with a little sweetness in these pancakes.

Cranberry Orange Bread | Deliciously Sprinkled

Cranberry and orange together are one of my favorite fall flavor combos. You can bake this quickbread as a load or portion out the batter for muffins. Of course, you’ll need to shorten the cooking time for muffins to about 20 minutes.

Cinnamon Raisin Waffles | One Mama’s Daily Drama

Dried fruit is a deliciously filling addition to a classic breakfast staple – waffles. You can make a big batch of these on the weekend to enjoy for days.

Fall snack recipes

Caramel Apple Popcorn Bark | Arts and Crackers

Indulge your sweet tooth with a few bites of this bark, made with apples, two kinds of chocolate, and a secret ingredient.

Gluten-Free Oat and Raisin Cookies | Ilona’s Passion

There’s no reason for folks who can’t eat gluten to miss out on the fall-flavored snacking. These also have maple syrup in place of refined sugar.

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus | The Healthy Maven

My family loves hummus and this recipe has a deliciously golden color that’s hard to resist. Serve it with raw veggies or crackers.

Butternut Squash Snack Cake | The Live-in Kitchen

Between the sweetness of the squash and the bits of chocolate chip, nobody will even know how healthy these snack cakes are.

Cranberry Oat Cereal Bars | Martha Stewart

These are made with Cheerios, but you can swap them out for a few other cereal varieties for a classic kids’ snack.

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Banana Bites | The Lean Green Bean

Imagine banana bread with a hint of sweet potato and a whole lot of chocolate chips. This snack is quick to make and if you have a mini muffin pan, is a bite-sized treat.

Cinnamon Apple Chips | Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen

Skip the pricey store-bought apple chips and make your own from scratch in the oven. This recipe will also work in a food dehydrator.

Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix | One Mama’s Daily Drama

Crunchy teddy grahams and sweet dried apples make this snack mix the perfect treat for fall.

Fall dinner recipes

Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes | Buns in My Oven

Make these potatoes as a side dish for just about any fall meal. They bake in the oven, so they’re the perfect addition to a sheet pan meal.

One Pan Roasted Chicken with Fall Vegetables | Damn Delicious

I love the simplicity of sheet pans dinners. This one includes a mix of veggies that are loaded with flavor.

Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce | One Mama’s Daily Drama

If you’re used to canned cranberry sauce, try this easy whole berry recipe. It’s quick, delicious, and the perfect side dish for all fall meal.

Irish Apple Beer Bread | A Spicy Perspective

Beer bread is hearty and makes a great side to go with a stew, soup, or roasted meat and veggies.

Harvest Salad with Chicken | One Mama’s Daily Drama

This hearty salad is light, yet filling, and includes dried cranberries and celery.

Fall dessert recipes

S’mores Cookies | Bakerita

Almost everybody loves s’mores in any incarnation. This one is a graham cracker-flavored cookie with bits of chocolate and mini marshmallows.

Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars | Happy Healthy Mama

The short dough is made with coconut oil and the sauce with dates. This sweet treat is easier to make than a traditional pie crust.

Bloomin Baked Apples | The Gunny Sack

The unique way that these apples are cut makes a fun, personal-sized dessert. For a real treat, top your apples with a scoop of ice cream.

5 Ingredient Apple Pie Bites | Kara Carrero

These little personal-sized pies are too cute. They’re made in muffin cups.

Pecan Pie Cheesecake | OMG Chocolate Desserts

How can you think of fall desserts and almost skip pecan pie? This variation is a cheesecake with a rich, caramel-y topping and a vanilla wafer crust.

S’mores Rice Krispies Treats | One Mama’s Daily Drama

S’more are a classic fall campfire treat. Make them a little less messy with these make-ahead s’mores rice krispies treat bars. They’re a hit with kids and adults.

Save this list of fall recipe ideas so you can come back each year and try a few new ones. You might just find a new favorite family tradition.

What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:

• 15 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts
• No-Bake Holiday Eggnog Pie
• Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider