Do you smell that? The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and the scent of pumpkin spice wafts from every San Diego coffee shop. Fall is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of seasonal traditions and festivities.
And one of the best parts of fall is, of course, the food! To help you really go all out this fall, we’ve put together a list of scrumptious pumpkin-inspired recipes to whip up.
There’s nothing basic about these recipes, however. From pumpkin pancakes to soup and smoothies, we’ve covered the bases with a bunch of yummy pumpkin goodies you won’t want to miss.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there’s no reason you can’t kick it off the pumpkin way. There’s no better way to put a sense of fall into your step – except maybe putting on a pair of Ugg boots – and it starts your day off with a special seasonal treat.
These pumpkin pancakes only take 25 minutes, so they even make for a quick on-the-run breakfast. Mix them with your favorite maple syrup, and you can’t go wrong. It’s the perfect fall breakfast to cook up on your range, if we do say so ourselves.
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
As far as fall drinks go, pumpkin spice lattes tend to get all of the attention. That doesn’t mean they are the only fall flavored drink that’s worth checking out, however.
This pumpkin spice smoothie recipe mixes together pumpkin, banana, almond milk, and cinnamon, giving you a nice mix of spices, fruits, and nuts. Drink up!
Pumpkin Soup
The colder the weather gets, the more appealing soup becomes. It’s just a fact of the seasons, and there’s nothing like sitting down to a nice, warm bowl of soup after a Chilly San Diego evening.
This recipe requires a slow cooker and an oven, but that also means that for the slow cooking segment you can prep it and have it cook while you are away at work.
Pumpkin Spice Blondies
We haven’t hit the dessert aisle yet, but no recipe list is complete without a little sweet to balance all the savory. This recipe puts pumpkin spice blondies together with a cream cheese topping. It’s a perfect way to wind down and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
And, just take a look at the frosting. Now that’s what we call yummmmm.
Of course, if you find yourself unhappy with your current cooking situation, or that you just don’t cook often enough because you don’t enjoy using your kitchen appliances, this is the perfect time to stop by and pick out some new ones at Aztec! Nothing says “fall fresh” like new kitchen appliances! Visit us and our staff will be ready to help you find the perfect appliance for your needs!