These Baby-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes Are Perfect For The Tiniest Fall Lover

These pumpkin french toast sticks from Haute & Healthy Living are just perfect for baby-led weaning and for toddlers. And not only are these sticks delicious, but they're so easy — there are six ingredients that take just 10 minutes to prepare. They're easy for little fingers to pick up, and soft enough for babies to gum them down.

You'll definitely want to leave out the pecans (since nuts are a no-go for a while yet) in this pumpkin pie oatmeal recipe from Damn Delicious, but babies will love this warm and inviting bowl of oatmeal any time of day. And the best part? It's ready in just 10 minutes.

I sort of miss the days of making my now 2-year-old's meals in his little Baby Bullet. It was so satisfying to pulverize all those fruits and veggies and also know exactly what was going into his little body. But for this homemade apple pumpkin baby food purée from Joy Food Sunshine, all you need is a Vitamix or a blender, pumpkins, apples, and water. That's it! The apples work as a sweetener in this staple baby food, and the bright orange color is fun, too.

If your baby is 8 to 12 months old, they'll probably enjoy these delicious gluten-free pumpkin biscuits from Healthier Steps. Also, they're even better for your baby than store-bought since not only are they gluten-free, but they're lightly sweetened with maple syrup and no other additives. Remember to always supervise your baby whenever they're eating delicious biscuits.

Why buy store-bought purées when you can make your own delicious and healthy version at home? This homemade pumpkin purée recipe from Cooks with Soul is so good, you may even be sneaking bites in between feeding your baby.

This "velvety and creamy" butternut pumpkin baked risotto recipe from My Kids Lick the Bowl is the perfect dish that everyone in the family can enjoy. To make it easier to eat for smaller babies, be sure to grate the pumpkin into the dish, per the author's notes.

Aren't these baby pumpkin pancakes from Brooklyn Farm Girl just adorable? Everyone in the family will love these delicious (and healthy!) pumpkin pancakes for any meal of the day. Plus, the author notes that these are good for your baby if they're constipated — thanks, fiber.

When my son was a baby, he loved soup. Well, he may have just loved flinging it and spilling it everywhere, but he was definitely happy when he got to eat some. This roasted pumpkin soup recipe from Damn Delicious is perfect for every member of your family, and features roasted vegetables and even apples. Just hold off on the pepita garnish for your baby.

These vegan and gluten-free pumpkin fritters from Healthier Steps would be a deliciously warm and hearty breakfast on a crisp fall morning.

For babies learning to use a spoon, this bisque is a bit thicker than a soup, so maybe it will stay on the spoon longer (so they can shelp it into the wall easier). But seriously, this pumpkin bisque recipe from Fit Slow Cooker queen is so delicious, the entire family can enjoy it.

These vegan pumpkin muffins from Jessica in the Kitchen are just perfect for a fall day, and they freeze really well for a quick snack or breakfast, according to the recipe. Just leave off the loose oats and pumpkin seeds for baby.

These apple pumpkin baby cookies from To & Fro are only five ingredients, and are super healthy and tasty for baby. The texture is fun for baby to explore and chew, and this recipe yields 24 small muffin-sized cookies.

Smoothies are an awesome way to ensure your baby or toddler are getting in all of their fruits and vegetables, and this pumpkin pie spice smoothie from Simply LaKita is the perfect smoothie treat. You've got all the beneficial nutritional elements of the pumpkin, banana, and yogurt, and you can sweeten it to your personal preference by adding maple syrup.

I don't know of many children or babies who don't like waffles. My son has been eating his own Waffle House waffle every Sunday since he was 10 months old. It's now a weekly tradition. And these homemade pumpkin waffles from My Forking Life look like the perfect fall breakfast. I think you could safely omit the brown sugar for younger babies if you wanted to and they'd still taste delicious.

These pumpkin spice mini muffins from My Little Food Critic are too cute, and are full of flavor. You can simply omit the maple syrup for children under a year old if need be, according to the recipe, and for children with allergies, swap out the egg with a flax egg. They'll freeze well for up to 3 months.