September is here and pumpkin spice season is upon us! Nowadays pumpkin spice extends way beyond the ever popular PSL – if there is something to be “pumpkin spiced”, its been done (we all remember those Oreos last year, right??).
Most of us on the writing team here at East Valley Mom’s Blog have a liiiitle infatuation with all things pumpkin spice. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got an entire Pinterest board dedicated to all things pumpkin and it’s a little out of control, everything from cupcakes to cocktails. I’m no stranger to creating pumpkin spice recipes for my site..hellooo Pumpkin Spice French Macarons, Pumpkin Pie Infused Vodka (oh yes, I went there) and even some White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Popcorn.
But let’s be realistic. Can we really make all these things before Fall is over?! Unlikely, but we can dream! So here’s the deal. I put together this list of my favorite ways to add a little pumpkin spice to your life in under 15 minutes. So you can indulge in a little pumpkin spice whenever you want, from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Pumpkin Spice Your Snacks
- DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice – so this one isn’t technically a snack, but a necessity for making anything pumpkin spice this season. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice in your spice cabinet right now, go make some of this!
- Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Energy Balls – Energy balls are so easy to make, so why not try out a pumpkin spice version?!
- Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip – Does this one really need any explaining? Fluffy, pumpkiny dip. This would be great to bring to a party – or to just sit at home on the couch and sip your kids animal crackers into it…
Pumpkin Spice Your Breakfast
- Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese – Bagels are one of my all time favorite breakfast foods, so every year around this time I get a bag of plain bagels and make a batch of this cream cheese. It is to die for!!
- Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats – Ok so overnight oats technically take longer than 15 minutes since they have to sit overnight in the fridge, but your hands on time is only 15 minutes. Plus this is an amazing post all about overnight oats if you are new to them, with even more flavors to try (scroll almost to the bottom for pumpkin spice!)
- Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal – If you don’t think about breakfast the night before, this pumpkin pie oatmeal is for you. In 10 minutes you have yourself a bowl of warm pumpkiny oats!
Pumpkin Spice Your Beverages
- Autumn Spice Cold Brew – Ok so autumn spice isn’t quite the same as pumpkin spice, but all the best flavors are there (just missing the actual pumpkin!) . This cold brew recipe seems like it was made for us Arizona girls! You can enjoy a Fall flavored beverage when it’s still 110!
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer – make your own delicious pumpkin coffee creamer at home? Yes please!
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup – this stuff is to die for! It’s not just for coffee either, you can add it to tea, cocktails or even plain yogurt!
Tell us what your favorite pumpkin spice recipe is!
