You don’t have to skip dessert just because you are trying to eat healthier or have food allergies. This collection of healthy Thanksgiving desserts has treats that everyone can indulge in without sacrificing their diet.
A big part of enjoying the holidays is enjoying your favorite foods with your family. It can be a real bummer when you feel like you can’t eat everything you want because of diet.
That’s why it’s helpful to have a list of clean eating desserts. This list includes classic Thanksgiving recipes and recipes with traditional Thanksgiving foods, all made healthier.
These Thanksgiving dessert recipes are:
- Clean eating friendly
- Family Friendly
- Gluten Free
- Refined sugar-free – only desserts with natural sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar and monk fruit
- Good to serve on Thanksgiving
You’ll also find lots of vegan, Paleo, and low-carb dessert recipes here too.
So whether you are looking for a cake, pie, or cheesecake to serve this Thanksgiving, or are putting together an epic Thanksgiving dessert tray or dessert buffet, or just want a simple, easy healthy dessert, this list has a recipe for you.
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Tips for Making Healthier Thanksgiving Desserts
After years of feeling deprived during the holidays, I started making simple swaps to create healthier desserts.
Here are a few tips for keeping your Thanksgiving desserts clean and healthy:
- Swap out the sugar – a simple way to make desserts healthier is to use honey, maple syrup, date fruit, stevia, or coconut sugar in place of white or brown sugar.
- Reduce the sugar – if you don’t swap out the type of sugar, you can simply reduce the amount of sugar by up to half to make it healthier. I’ve done this with numerous recipes and never had much of an issue.
- Use real food ingredients – recipes with real fruit and fresh ingredients can make a real difference in how healthy your dish comes out.
- Look for recipes that use gluten-free flour, almond flour, or coconut flour to help cut the carbs
Find more tips for getting started with clean eating here.
More Ideas for Thanksgiving Day
Healthy Fall Snacks – yummy healthy snacks to serve while you wait for dinner with a Fall theme.
17 Roasted Fall Vegetable Recipes – these are perfect for EASY Thanksgiving sides!
Fall Teas – hot tea makes a great drink to go with your Thanksgiving dessert.
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Best Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
This list of indulgent healthy Thanksgiving desserts includes cheesecakes, bars, pies, cakes, puddings, and more - all made with healthier ingredients and no refined sugar so that you can enjoy Thanksgiving guilt-free.
Keto Pumpkin Roll Recipe (Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free)
If you looking to impress your guest, this pumpkin roll is a show stopper. It's made with almond flour and monk fruit sweetener.
Ricotta Flan With Maple Syrup
Maple syrup and ricotta cheese come together in this delicious and easy-to-make dessert. Ricotta Flan With Maple Syrup is an impressive dessert that can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan)
This loaded gluten-free pumpkin bread would be a nice addition to any Thanksgiving dessert tray.
Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
These vegan pumpkin cookies are a delight. The maple cashew glaze really takes these cookies to the next level.
Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies (Paleo & Vegan)
These cookies are like one-bite pecan pies. They are so good it's hard to believe they have no refined sugar - just date fruit and maple syrup!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bites
These mini pumpkin pies are so cute to serve for Thanksgiving dessert. I love that they even have a few scoops of collagen powder for added health benefits!
Thanksgiving Mousse, Pudding & Custards
Yummy Thanksgiving desserts that you eat in a bowl with a spoon.
Pumpkin Pie Vegan Custard
Smooth, creamy, and sweet, this healthy Pumpkin Pie Vegan Custard is a ridiculously easy alternative to pumpkin pie. Make it in under 10 minutes and chill it an easy option for Thanksgiving or just a quick dessert or snack!
Creamy Keto Pumpkin Mousse
This pumpkin mousse is an impressive dessert that is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream
With no dairy and no sugar, this pumpkin ice cream is an unexpected treat that would pair nicely with some of the pies and bars from below.
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe Sugar-Free 3 Ingredients
Create a delectable sugar-free vegan chocolate pudding with just three ingredients: sweet potatoes, cocoa powder, and a bit of vanilla. A velvety, indulgent dessert that's rich in flavor and free from refined sugars.
Vegan Sweet Potato Pudding
Like sweet potato pie in jar! This sweet potato pudding is light and amazingly creamy for a vegan dessert.
Mini Skinny Banana Pudding
Mini Skinny Banana Pudding is a light and delicious way to get your southern banana pudding fix. Dressed with toasted almonds, it is the perfect healthy substitute.
Healthy Apple Desserts for Thanksgiving
Healthier desserts with apples to serve after Thanksgiving dinner.
Low Carb Keto Apple Crisp - Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, THM
This faux apple crisp will be a huge hit with anyone doing Keto. It's made with jicama and a nice twist on the classic recipe.
Healthy Stuffed Baked Apples
These stuffed apples are filled with crunchy pecans, and shredded coconut, and sweetened with a touch of honey for a truly nourishing, gluten-free, and paleo dessert that all the guests will fall in love with!
Vegan Baked Apples
Want a vegan apple dessert? This simple apple dessert is delightful to serve up after Thanksgiving dinner. Top with some dairy-free ice cream and you are good to go.
Simple Fruit Salad Recipe
Colorful and sweet, this simple fruit salad recipe is always a showstopper for gatherings. Whether you’re sitting down for brunch with friends or enjoying a holiday meal with family, a big bowl of fruit salad is sure to please everyone.
Gluten Free Apple Crisp Recipe -
A delicious apple crisp with a great balance of flavor and texture. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table. This one is gluten-free and uses maple syrup as the sweetener.
Healthy Pies & Cakes for Thanksgiving
Healthier pies and cakes that are perfect to serve on Thanksgiving day.
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
This classic comfort treat is made healthier with a homemade gluten-free crust and without eggs and butter. And unlike most vegan versions, this one has no coconut.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake (Low-Carb/Sugar-Free)
If you are looking to wow your guests this Thanksgiving, this is the dessert to try. It's hard to believe it's low-carb, sugar-free, high-protein, and gluten-free!
Keto Sour Cream Pumpkin Cake
This sour cream pumpkin cake is the perfect elegant dessert for your Thanksgiving table. No one will guess it's is sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free!
Healthy Pumpkin Cake with Applesauce
It's hard to get enough of this nutritious yet decadent pumpkin cake with applesauce. It's like a cross between a lava cake and a pumpkin pie. This is a must try Thanksgiving dessert!
Healthy Sweet Potato Pecan Pie (Gluten-Free Crust)
Love that this pie is a combo of 2 classic pies and it's made with naturally sweet ingredients. Plus it uses almond flour and coconut flour for the homemade crust.
Vegan Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup!)
Pecan pie is a Southern Thanksgiving specialty. This version is amazingly made without corn syrup and butter! And still tastes divine!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe From Scratch
This is a classic from-scratch recipe for pumpkin pie made with maple syrup rather than sugar. Love that it even includes how to make healthier homemade evaporated milk from scratch!
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
This is an easy recipe for a healthier pumpkin pie. This version makes simple swaps like skim milk instead of heavy cream and coconut sugar for brown sugar. With a pre-made crust and basic ingredients, you can whip this up with little effort.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake (best ever! so creamy)
This pumpkin cheesecake is another impressive dessert to serve your Thanksgiving guests. I love that it gives lots of options for alternative natural sweeteners and ingredients.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
If you are looking for a no bake dessert for Thanksgiving. This pumpkin cheesecake would be perfect! It's made with dates, coconut milk and cashews for an ultra creamy dessert you'd never guess is dairy-free.
Thanksgiving Dessert Bars
Favorite healthy bar recipes with Fall foods that make good Thanksgiving desserts.
Healthy Pumpkin Bars
These bars will make a fun treat for after Thanksgiving dinner with pumpkin and chocolate chips.
Keto Pumpkin Bars with Candied Pecan Topping
It's like pecan pie and pumpkin pie had some babies and they came out square. These bars are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert tray!
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
This pumpkin pie fudge recipe tastes just like the smooth and creamy center of pumpkin pie and is the perfect way to indulge in a simple, no-bake pumpkin treat for the holidays.
No-Bake Pumpkin Bliss Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These Pumpkin Bliss Bars are the perfect way to wrap up your Thanksgiving day eating fest with pure healthy indulgence. The best part - they come together super quick and no baking is required!
Easy Pumpkin Protein Bread (Gluten-Free)
Deliciously soft, you’ll want to cozy up with a coffee and this pumpkin protein bread after Thanksgiving dinner.
More Clean Eating Recipes for Fall
Fall Meal Plan for Clean Eating
Best Soups for Fall (with all clean ingredients)
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