11 pumpkin-spice-flavored treats you never considered that'll give you the fall feels
It’s time to stock up.

Pumpkin butter and Krusteaz pumpkin spice pancakes.
It is officially pumpkin spice season and this year looks to be bigger and spicier than ever. Last year, Americans spent more than $236 million on pumpkin-spice-flavored items, a 47% increase over the previous five years. It seems we just can’t get enough of the official flavor of fall.
Pumpkin spice is a relatively simple blend of flavors—cinnamon with clove, ginger, nutmeg and sometimes allspice—so why do we love it so much?
“For the average American, it triggers nostalgia and evokes holiday seasons where people get together and connect with loved ones,” Marie Wright, the chief global flavorist at ADM, told Forbes. “These flavors and aromas trigger memories of family events and being around people, something we have all been missing even more during the pandemic. From a scientific perspective, this happens in the same part of the brain where emotions and memories are provoked.”
Now the big question is: Have you stocked up on your pumpkin spice for this season? Here are 11 items you can get next-day from Amazon that’ll give you all the fall feels.
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Starbucks Iced Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Limited Edition, $29.29
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When pumpkin spice comes to mind, most people immediately think of Starbucks. Right now, you can avoid the line and the car ride by stocking up your fridge with an eight-pack of iced espresso pumpkin spice latte drinks you can enjoy whenever you like.
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Pumpkin Spice, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods (72 count) $41.76
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The pumpkin spice season runs from mid-September-ish through at least the end of November, so this batch of 72 K-cups will help you enjoy the official flavor of fall each morning for the entire season.
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Swiss Miss Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Mix Bundle $14.50
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No cozy fall evening is complete without a mug full of hot cocoa. Now, you can add a little pumpkin spice to your traditional Swiss Miss to it to make it extra inviting.
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RXBAR, Pumpkin Spice, Protein Bar (Pack of 12) $26.99
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The RXBAR folks got it right in the product description. “Imagine a pumpkin pie. Now imagine it packed with protein. I think you get the picture.” The pumpkin spice adds some flavor to this simple, protein-packed mix of egg whites, dates and nuts.
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Pumpkin Spice Milano Cookie Bundle $19.74
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Every fall, the classic chocolate-infused butter cookie sandwich switches things up by adopting a seasonal pumpkin-spice flavoring and we’re here for it. Imagine dunking these into your pumpkin spice hot cocoa!
OREO Pumpkin Spice Sandwich Cookies $4.79
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Grab a big glass of milk and go to town with these golden sandwich cookies filled with rich pumpkin-spice-flavored creme.
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Werther's Original Limited Edition Harvest Soft Caramels $23.40
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Now you can take the flavors of fall with you in your pocket or purse with this three-pack of Werther’s Original Harvest Edition candies. You’ll get one pack of each of Werther’s fall flavors: pumpkin spice, caramel apple and cinnamon creme.
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Pumpkin Spice Candles $19.95
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OK, you can’t eat this one but it will definitely put you in the pumpkin spice spirit as you smell the flavor emanating from every room of your house. “It's a wonderful, fragrant candle, it easily spreads across the whole house in a few minutes. Got me into the autumn atmosphere immediately,” R Kahn wrote in the reviews.
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Green Jay Gourmet Pumpkin Butter $14.69
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Why not trade your peanut butter for something more seasonal? Green Jay’s pumpkin butter promises “the best of pumpkins cooked to buttery perfection” with “subtle hints of our secret spices.” Imagine that on some warm rolls during Thanksgiving. Yum!
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3 Pack of Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix $20.72
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How about surprising the family with an amazing pumpkin-spice breakfast? The great thing is that Krusteaz pancakes are easy to make, just add a little bit of water.
Goldfish Crackers Dunkin' Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice $12.50
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This reviewer put it best: “Brings back so many memories of the fall season from my childhood. Walking around pumpkin patches and apple orchards. Carving pumpkins or just sitting out on the porch on a crisp fall morning,” Michelle.
There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't
Turns out, there's a neurodivergent link.
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Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation for four days to London and comes back with a full-on Queen's English posh accent? "Oooh I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on a pretty subconscious level.
It's called "accent mirroring," and it's actually quite common with people who are neurodivergent, particularly those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According Neurolaunch, the self-described "Free Mental Health Library," "Accent mirroring, also known as accent adaptation or phonetic convergence, is the tendency to unconsciously adopt the accent or speech patterns of those around us. This linguistic chameleon effect is not unique to individuals with ADHD, but it appears to be more pronounced and frequent in this population."
Essentially, when people have conversations, we're constantly "scanning" for information—not just the words we're absorbing, but the inflection and tone. "When we hear an accent, our brains automatically analyze and categorize the phonetic features, prosody, and intonation patterns," writes Neurolaunch. For most, this does result in copying the accent of the person with whom we're speaking. But those with ADHD might be more sensitive to auditory cues. This, "coupled with a reduced ability to filter out or inhibit the impulse to mimic…could potentially explain the increased tendency for accent mirroring."
While the article explains further research is needed, they distinctly state that, "Accent mirroring in individuals with ADHD often manifests as an unconscious mimicry of accents in social situations. This can range from subtle shifts in pronunciation to more noticeable changes in intonation and speech rhythm. For example, a person with ADHD might find themselves unconsciously adopting a Southern drawl when conversing with someone from Texas, even if they’ve never lived in the South themselves."
People are having their say online. On the subreddit r/ADHDWomen, a thread began: "Taking on accents is an ADHD thing?" The OP shares, "My whole life, I've picked up accents. I, myself, never noticed, but everyone around me would be like, 'Why are you talking like that??' It could be after I watched a show or movie with an accent or after I've traveled somewhere with a different accent than my 'normal.'
They continue, "Apparently, I pick it up fast, but it fades out slowly. Today... I'm scrolling Instagram, I watch a reel from a comedian couple (Darcy and Jeremy. IYKYK) about how Darcy (ADHD) picks up accents everywhere they go. It's called ADHD Mirroring??? And it's another way of masking."
(The OP is referring to Darcy Michaels and his husband Jeremy Baer, who are both touring comedians based in Canada.)
Hundreds of people on the Reddit thread alone seem to relate. One comments, "Omfg I've done this my whole life; I'll even pick up on the pauses/spaces when I'm talking to someone who is ESL—but English is my first language lol."
Sometimes, it can be a real issue for those around the chameleon. "I accidentally mimicked a waitress's weird laugh one time. As soon as she was out of earshot, my family started to reprimand me, but I was already like 'oh my god I don’t know why I did that, I feel so bad.'"
Many commenters on TikTok were shocked to find out this can be a sign of ADHD. One jokes, "Omg, yes, at a store the cashier was talking to me and she was French. She's like 'Oh are you French too? No, I'm not lol. I'm very east coast Canada."
And some people just embrace it and make it work for them. "I mirror their words or phrase! I’m 30. I realized I start calling everyone sweetie cause my manager does & I work at coffee shop."
This article originally appeared in May.