Pumpkins are the perfect food for fall. Better yet, the grocery stores are overflowing with them! Creamy pumpkin puree adds a rich and hearty texture to our favorite foods, including smoothies and soups. But you don’t have to love pumpkins just for their taste. Pumpkins are high in nutrients, including vitamins A, and E, potassium, beta carotene, and more.

If you’re sick of cooking the same old pumpkin recipes year after year, try these inventive pumpkin creations:

Pumpkin Smoothie – This smoothie is made with greek yogurt and a dash of cinnamon.

Crockpot Spicy Chicken Pumpkin Soup – This creamy soup has asian influences and a spicy kick. Perfect for an entree.

Pumpkin Butter – Super easy to make and tasty to spread on everything, pumpkin butter is the perfect addition to sandwiches, toast, oatmeal, and more!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – A fall classic. Add spices according to your taste to create custom flavors.

Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Cream Sauce – Lightly spiced and thickened with queso fresco, a mild mexican cheese, this pumpkin sauce turns regular old chicken enchiladas into a fall treat.

Adzuki Bean & Pumpkin Casserole – A new twist on the traditional bean bowl, this dish marries the warm flavor of ginger with garlic, pumpkin, beans, and more.

What are your favorite exotic pumpkin recipes for fall? Link them up in the comments!