# Vegan Pumpkin Tots This Vegan Pumpkin Recipe Provides a Seasonal Alternative to Tater Tots By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pumpkin-recipe References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/nora2/14-recipes-that-use-exactly-one-can-of-pumpkin-131ww) & [savorynothings](http://www.savorynothings.com/homemade-pumpkin-tots/) This vegan pumpkin recipe is an autumnal alternative to [tater tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-croutots). From Nora Rušev at the blog Savory Nothings, the homemade pumpkin tots contain really simple ingredients and are perfect for people who have good allergies, dietary restrictions or adhere to a strictly animal-free lifestyle. The shareable snack can be either baked or fried as well. To recreate this vegan pumpkin recipe at home, you will need a can of pumpkin plus some pantry staples -- whole wheat bread crumbs, salt, olive oil or cooking spray, ground nutmeg and flour. You can enjoy the bites as a fall-appropriate munchie, a side dish or even an appetizer. Nora appears to be serving them with ketchup, but you could easily experiment with [dipping sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairylea-plantbased-dunkers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Pumpkin Recipes:** Opportunity for creating innovative and diverse vegan recipes using pumpkin as a main ingredient. - **Alternative Snacks:** Disruptive opportunity to offer unique and seasonal snack options that cater to vegan and dietary restriction preferences. - **Plant-based Appetizers:** Innovative chance to develop plant-based appetizers that are both delicious and suitable for vegan diets. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to offer plant-based alternatives and innovative seasonal snacks. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation potential in the health and wellness industry by creating plant-based snacks that cater to specific dietary needs and preferences. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Opportunity for restaurants and catering services to provide unique plant-based appetizer options to attract and serve customers with dietary restrictions and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Potato-Based Vegan Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tater-cheezz-nuggets.md) - [Vegan Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-veggie-fries.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Beetroot Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-eat-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Tailgating Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-game-day-vegan-tailgate.md) - [Healthful Fall-Ready Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-chip-cookie.md) - [Autumnal Allergen-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-pumpkin-spice-cookies.md) - [Organic Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pumpkin-hummus.md)