Keto Pumpkin Recipes for Every Fall Craving

Pumpkin on keto requires a bit of portion awareness — at 6g net carbs per half cup, it’s higher than most vegetables. But a little pumpkin puree goes a long way in baking, adding moisture, flavor, and that unmistakable fall taste.

I use plain canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) in everything from pumpkin cookies to pancakes, muffins, and soups. Most of my recipes use 1/4 to 1/2 cup per batch, which keeps the per-serving carbs reasonable.

These are my best keto pumpkin recipes — designed to satisfy seasonal cravings while staying on track.

33 recipes
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42 per 1/2 cup Calories
0g Fat
1g Protein
6g Net Carbs
Best for Cookies, muffins, pie, pancakes, soups
Keto sub Butternut squash puree is a 1:1 swap with a slightly sweeter flavor. For lower carbs, try canned sweet potato in smaller amounts.
Storage Leftover canned pumpkin keeps 5-7 days in the fridge, or freeze in 1/4-cup portions in ice cube trays.
Annie Lampella
Annie Lampella Recipe Developer
Pumpkin has more carbs than most keto vegetables, but a little goes a long way in baking. I use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of puree per recipe batch — enough for flavor and moisture without blowing the carb budget. Always use plain canned pumpkin puree, never "pumpkin pie filling" which is loaded with sugar.

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