7 pumpkin spice recipes perfect for fall

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It's that time of the year again where the comings of the cooler temperatures are greeted by the flavor of fall: pumpkin spice! Drinking a latte would be one way to go about it, but why not incorporate pumpkin spice into hearty, satisfying and healthy meals?

Here are 7 sensible pumpkin spice recipes that can make your fall more cheery:

1.) Pumpkin spice protein pancakes

With this recipe from Drool Worthy Daily, you can celebrate the coming of fall for breakfast. These pancakes are healthy, delicious and protein-packed. You can also serve it with a fresh fruit of your choice.

2.) Pumpkin spice chia pudding

What's more nutritious than a pudding made out of chia seeds? Add it with homemade pumpkin butter and you've got a winner. This recipe from Mary Vance is easy, egg-free and Paleo. The blog also redirects you to a page which can teach you how to make your own pumpkin butter to preserve the high fiber content of the vegetable as well as its vitamins and minerals.

3.) Pumpkin spice hot buttered coffee

I'm sure you've had or heard of pumpkin spice latte, but have you had pumpkin spice hot buttered coffee? This recipe from Healthy Living How To will teach you how to make your own and according to your preference. You can adjust the sugar content to your liking as well.

4.) Pumpkin spice granola crunch

If you're looking for something Paleo and grain-free then look no more. This recipe from Colorful Eats Nutrition is great for autumn breakfasts. Not only is it chockfull of important vitamins and minerals to get you through the cold day, it is also packed with flavor and aroma of fall.

5.) Pumpkin spice donuts

Have you ever had pumpkin spice-flavored donuts? Just to make sure you do, check out this recipe from Leaf Parade. According to the blog, you can frost them two ways with either Paleo chocolate or spiced coconut butter icing. Either way sounds yummy!

6.) Pumpkin spice green smoothie

The secret to the green part of this recipe? Spinach. According to Simple Green Smoothies, this recipe is a great way to enjoy seasonal produce and inserting greens and fruits in our diets.

7.) Whole grain pumpkin spice waffles

Hankering for something gluten-free and festive enough for gloomy autumn mornings? This recipe from Cookie and Kate may just cheer you up. According to the blog, the recipe is light enough for those who are watching their weight, but hearty enough to not let you get hungry until lunch time.