Canned pumpkin is available all year round, giving an opportunity to think outside the box when it comes to recipes. Wonder what you could make with canned pumpkin? Here are some ideas:

• Pumpkin puree

Pumpkin puree us a versatile ingredient that can be used to make pies, cakes, muffins, breads, soups and much more. Making homemade pumpkin puree is cheaper than buying and the process is super easy.

• 5 Minute Maple Pumpkin Pie Parfait

Apart from the fact that it is incredibly tasty, this 5 minute maple pumpkin pie parfait is made with vanilla or Greek yoghurt which makes it extra nutritious. It makes for a perfect easy treat this autumn as it takes only 5 minutes to get ready.

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

A nice replacement for bland bread, pumpkin bread is a classic fall treat with a nice texture and loads of chocolate flavour. It tastes nothing like pumpkin as it packed with spice, chocolate chips, ginger and nutmeg.

• Mocha Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Need start your day on a bright note? This smoothie made with premium protein will do the trick, no thanks to its rich flavours of chocolate, coffee and pumpkin.

• Pumpkin Biscotti

These pumpkin biscotti are perfect for dipping in a mug of coffee or tea. They’re delicious as they combine the flavour of pumpkin and chocolate to make for any pick-me-up gray fall day.

• Pumpkin Fettuccine

Go beyond pumpkin spice this season and savour real pumpkin flavour. Made from pumpkin puree and a dash of nutmeg, this dish is just pure creaming goodness. Plus it is super quick and easy to make, taking just 10-15 minutes to prepare.

From dinner to dessert and from healthy to indulgent, the recipes above will help you make use of that dusty tin you may have forgotten in your kitchen.