15 Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
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Last updated on May 23, 2025
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From healthier holiday classics to favorite fall treats here are over 15 easy and healthy Thanksgiving dessert recipes with something for everyone!
I’m all for indulging in your favorite classic Thanksgiving dishes, but if you’re like me and typically crave some healthier dessert options at the dinner table you’re in luck because today I’m sharing my favorite healthy Thanksgiving desserts!
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or bringing a dish to share, these nutritious and delicious desserts are guaranteed to be the star of the show (sorry turkey)! And I bet nobody will even notice that they’re made with better-for-you ingredients, proving that healthier alternatives can be just as delectable as the classics.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
From lightened-up holiday classics (think vegan pumpkin pie and healthy sweet potato pie), to brownies and lots of pumpkin and apple recipes I’ve got you covered with plenty of dessert ideas that taste delicious and are made with nutritious ingredients. Enjoy!
Pies
No Thanksgiving dessert table is complete without pie. These versions are made with better-for-you ingredients but still taste just as rich and satisfying as the classics.
Brownies & Bars
If you’re looking for something chocolatey, chewy, or no-bake, these brownies and bars are the perfect option. They’re great for sharing and feel a little more casual than a slice of pie.
- Pecan Pie Brownies GF
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars GF, V
- Healthy Apple Crumble Bars GF, V
- Sweet Potato Brownies GF, V
- Pumpkin Brownies GF, DF
Baked Treats
Warm and comforting, these fruit-forward baked desserts are lighter than pie but still feel festive. Think baked apples, crisp toppings, and all the cozy fall spices.
- Healthy Apple Crisp GF, V
- Baked Pears GF, V
- Baked Apples GF, V
- Raw Mini Apple Pies GF, V
Cakes
If you want something a little unexpected, these healthier cakes are a great way to change it up while still keeping that classic holiday flavor. They’re easy to slice and always a hit.
Yes, Healthy Desserts Can Still Feel Festive
I know some people hear “healthy dessert” and immediately think it’s going to be dry, bland, or feel like it’s missing something. But trust me, these recipes are anything but boring. They’re rich, flavorful, and full of cozy holiday goodness — just made with more wholesome ingredients.
So whether you’re skipping dairy, watching sugar, or just want to feel a little better after dessert, there’s something here you’ll love. Unsure where to start? Give my healthy dutch apple pie a try! (recipe below).
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Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 9” store-bought or homemade pie crust
Filling
- 8 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons butter, softened or coconut oil
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Fit pie crust in pie plate, crimping the edges. Set aside.
- In a large bowl toss apple slices with lemon juice, coconut sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch (or arrowroot flour) and salt until evenly coated.
- In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar and cinnamon. Add softened butter and use your hands or a fork to mix together until a crumble consistency forms.
- Pour apples into the pie crust, mounding them towards the center.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over apples.
- Place pie pan on a baking sheet to help prevent any spillage that may happen. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until crust is browned and apples are bubbling. Check the pie a few times while baking to make sure that the crust and topping aren’t browning too much. If that happens cover with tin foil.
- Remove from oven and let pie cool to room temperature before cutting so the filling has time to set.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!
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Notes
- Vegan: Use vegan butter or coconut oil if you need this pie to be vegan.
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free pie crust and gluten-free all-purpose flour if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
