10 Pumpkin Spice Recipes that aren't Pie

The weather is finally cooling down, the days are shorter, and every where you look, there are multi-colored leaves cascading to the ground. Oh yes, friends, Fall is definitely upon us, whether you’re ready or not. While I’m not ready to jump into the colder part of the year, I am looking forward to the influx of all things pumpkin spice flavored. I just love the blend of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice? Yes, yes, yes, and more yes.

But pumpkin pie? I’m sort of a piece-on-Thanksgiving-only kind of girl. It’s just not my favorite way to eat pumpkin. And every year when we hit the season of full blown pumpkin-flavored everything mode, everyone in my family starts hankering for pie, except me. Frankly, given the choice, I’d pick just about any other type of pie over it.

Nowadays, just about everywhere features a pumpkin spice recipe – from coffee, cocktails, breakfasts and desserts, which is pretty euphoric when you’re looking for pie alternatives.

Here are 10 awesome recipes with the flavor profiles of my favorite seasoning blend. Perfect for every occasion from Labor Day weekend through the first day of Winter, and not a single a pie crust. Now all I need is a comfy sweater, a warm blanket, and a good book to curl up with and I will officially be ready for Fall.

Are you a pumpkin pie aficionado or do you prefer the spice blend somewhere else, like me?