Even though you're still trying to hold onto your last days of summer, Starbucks has already declared that fall is coming even earlier this year with the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). Since the PSL was introduced about 12 years ago, pumpkin sales have skyrocketed by 34 percent. Pumpkin is becoming increasingly popular as a flavor, and the PSL is only the tip of the pumpkin-flavored iceberg. The pumpkin craze isn't just for overpriced (yet delicious and totally worth it) coffee though; it has single-handedly spawned the creation of a whole array of bizarre pumpkin products. Are you brave enough to try any?
1. Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts
Pair these with your PSL to have the perfect pumpkin-y breakfast.
2. Spicy Pumpkin Beef Jerky
Just no.
3. Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
Your dog won't be missing out any longer with these festive treats.
4. Pumpkin Spice Pringles
These sound about as appetizing as those new cappucino-flavored Lay's chips, Which is to say, not at all appetizing.
5. Pumpkin Spice Butter
Just because you can put butter on anything doesn't mean you should.
6. Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows
What better way to spice up your fall bonfire s'mores than with fall's favorite flavor?
7. Pumpkin Spice Peeps
Gone are the days when you could only get Peeps at Easter. They make Peeps for just about every holiday now (because the return of the PSL is a holiday in itself).
8. Pumpkin Spice Mini-Wheats
Are you supposed to pour them into a PSL instead of milk?
9. Pumpkin Booze
The festivities don't end with food. There's all kinds of pumpkin-flavored booze, from pumpkin beer for your autumn tailgate, to pumpkin liquor for your nighttime rally. It'll taste even worse coming up the next morning than it did going down last night.
10. Pumpkin Spice Hummus
I dare you to try this one.
11. Pumpkin Spice Gum
Sadly, I've tried this. Learn from my mistakes kids, don't do it.
12. Pumpkin Spice Shampoo
Not only can you taste like pumpkin, but you can smell like it too!
13. Pumpkin Spice Milk
Well, now we know what to pair the Pumpkin Spice Mini-Wheats with.
14. Pumpkin Spice Soy Milk
Don't worry lactose-intolerant folks, there's some for everyone.
15. Pumpkin Spice Bagel
Move over chocolate chip, there's a new favorite in town.
16. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese
Because you can't just put regular cream cheese on your pumpkin spice bagel.
17. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Yogurt
More pumpkin flavored dairy products!
18. Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte Mix
Not a coffee drinker? Never fear, there's something for all you hipster tea-drinkers too.
19. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
I've had this one too, and it's surprisingly good. Definitely an acquired taste.
20. Pumpkin Spice Hershey's Kisses
Maybe not everything is better with chocolate on it.
21. Pumpkin Spice M&Ms
See above.
22. Pumpkin Spice Chips
...really?
23. Pumpkin Oatmeal
This one could actually have potential.
24. Pumpkin Spice English Muffins
I'm sensing a pumpkin breakfast food theme here.
25. Pumpkin Pie Caramels
But if it's not caramel flavored, is it still a caramel?
26. Pumpkin Spice Almonds
I'll just stick to pumpkin seeds.
27. Harvest Pumpkin Tortilla Chips (and pumpkin salsa)
Let me whip up some pumpkin salsa to go right along with these. Or better yet, you can get some from the store. Because pumpkin salsa is a thing too.
28. Pumpkin Lasagna
Pumpkin Spice Gods: "No food group is safe! Mwahahaha."
29. Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
To put on your pumpkin pasta, duh.
30. Pumpkin Spice Oreos
Here come the Oreos, hopping right on the seasonal train.
31. Pumpkin Pie Toaster Strudel
Don't worry, pumpkin puree is the 15th ingredient.
32. Pumpkin Chapstick
Not a food per se, but it's guaranteed to make your lips look and smell oh-so-kissable. Because everyone wants to make out with someone when they taste like Thanksgiving dinner.
33. Pumpkin Spice Milano
Pumpkin with a classy twist.
Sick of pumpkin yet? Don't worry, Christmas decorations will be out in a month.
