Looking for a healthy way to start the day? You're in luck with these fabulous pumpkin breakfast recipes for you to try. Who would have thought that pumpkin could be such a wonderful breakfast food?

Pumpkin has a low glycemic load, which basically means that the carbohydrates in it are good for you and keep you full for longer. It's full of fiber and there is new research suggesting that pumpkin has anti-diabetic properties.

It's low in calories and full of useful vitamins and minerals: one of nature's healthy super foods!

So getting some pumpkin into your day first thing in the morning has to be a good thing. Start the day off right is what I always say!

Need A Reason To Eat Pumpkin For Breakfast?

Steve's PaleoGoods, PaleoKrunch Bar Pumpkin, 1.5 oz (Pack of 6) I don't need any encouragement: I already LOVE pumpkins! But if you are new to eating pumpkin for breakfast, here are a few reasons to give you that extra push to try.

Pumpkins have a natural sweetness which makes it perfect with fruit, yogurt, nuts and dried fruit. You could experiment with all sorts of combinations.

Pumpkin is a great ingredient in pancakes mixes and waffle mixes, or you could use regular pancake or waffle mix and use pumpkin in the topping. Drizzle a little cinnamon butter on top and you've got a stylish brunch for guests.

Just mix some pumpkin puree with a little banana, syrup and yogurt and hey presto, you've got a pumpkin topping for your pancakes or a spread for toast.

Or you can make my pumpkin kumquat marmalade for an extra tangy start to the day.

Pumpkin recipes for Breakfast you should try

Stop by often, as I'll add more for you to try. I also asked my favorite foodies and no joke they gave me well over 150 ideas for pumpkin recipes for Breakfast. Naturally I cannot add all of them here but I have divided them up into different sections so you can jump to what you like.

I decided to split them into pumpkin porridge and pumpkin granola, pumpkin bread recipes including muffins, pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin smoothies.

Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

I love healthy pumpkin recipes for Breakfast or anytime of the day for the matter! You will be amazed at the number of healthy choices you have to start the day when you factor in pumpkin! I have focused on granola, oats, porridge, cereal and smoothies.

Healhty Pumpkin Granola

If you're looking for healthy pumpkin granola this one is easy to make and delicious! Get off to the best start today with this nutritious breakfast full of goodness!

Pumpkin Porridge Is Delicious Fall Breakfast

What is better than a nice bowl of porridge on a Fall morning?! Well one containing pumpkin of course. It just helps boost the fiber and vitamin count.

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Easy Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

Gluten free pumpkin recipes are most welcome when he have visitors staying over and this one cooked in the instant pot is perfect for those with specific dietary requirements.

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Maple Pumpkin Overnight Oats

I adore maple alongside pumpkin and this is the perfect breakfast idea for Moms on the run! You know why?! Because you can make it the night before and it is sitting ready for you in the morning.

It is the perfect weekday Breakfast idea if you have to get to work and get the kids to school.

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Roasted Pumpkin Breakfast Bowls

Pumpkin Breakfast Bowls made with fresh roasted pumpkin, coconut milk, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon for a warmly-spiced meat free start to the day.

Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie Recipe

A smoothie drink is the best option if you need something to grab and go first thing in the morning.

I normally have my ingredients ready the night before and then throw them in the blender first thing.

After 30 seconds my smoothie is ready. I pour it into my water bottle and off I go.

This green Pumpkin pie smoothie is perfect for Fall and those who love something healthy but sweet first thing in the morning!

If cereal and granola is not your thing for Breakfast there are lots of other ideas for incorporating pumpkin into your first meal of the day.

Next I will feature some Breakfast breads including pancakes, french toast and healthy muffins! Breakfast does not have to be boring whenever pumpkin is involved. There are lots of tasty pumpkin recipes for Breakfast.

Pumpkin Spice French Toast

It sounds amazing and it really is! In fact I know you will want more than one slice of this! You need to use pumpkin puree and thick bread for the best tasting experience!

Perfect for a cold morning when you fancy something more than oats! I like to save mine for weekend mornings when I am not in a rush out of the house. In saying that, this can be cooked in 20 minutes flat, but it is 20 minutes well spent! I hope you will enjoy this pumpkin spice french toast recipe.

Have I convinced you to try some Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes?

While pumpkins are in season, these are all wonderful ways to use the abundance of my favorite fresh orange veg. And why not put lots of puree in the freezer to last another three months after the season ends.

But did you know that canned pumpkin has more Vitamin A in it than fresh? I was surprised at that too. So it means that it is just as healthy to use canned when there's no fresh available.

So don't forget to cook with pumpkin all the year round and get some of that healthy pumpkin flavor in your food! I know you will have no problem having a different Pumpkin breakfast everyday for months with all my suggestions here!