vegan pumpkin
substitute.

7 vegan substitutes for pumpkin — top pick Sweet Potato at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are vegan

top substitutes

01

Sweet Potato

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweet and smooth when pureed

02

Carrots

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Puree for pies and soups, add nutmeg

03

Turnips

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild root, mash with butter for similar body

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04

Bananas

6.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Pumpkin puree works in baking, add extra sugar

05

Tomatoes

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Pureed for sauce, adds body and sweetness

06

Zucchini

2.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter flavor, works in pumpkin bread recipes

07

Butternut Squash

0.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Almost identical, best swap available

pitfalls to avoid

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Bananas: Banana sweetness clashes with savory quiche

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Bananas: Banana sweetness clashes with savory meatloaf

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Bananas: Banana sweetness clashes with savory omelet

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