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25 Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

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Planning a healthier Thanksgiving this fall? I've rounded up 25 of my top-rated healthy Thanksgiving desserts that are sure to wow your family and friends - from the pickiest to the healthiest of eaters.

collage of four desserts including pumpkin bars, cookies, pecan pie and chocolate bread

Each recipe listed below is fast to make in under 30 minutes and can be prepared ahead of time or baked at the last minute.

There are some lighter thanksgiving desserts and treats ideas that are Vegan and Keto, and all recipes listed are gluten-free and Paleo (meaning in addition, they're grain-free and dairy-free).

Choose from easy no-bake desserts to pies and pie crusts, and the best healthy pumpkin, apple and chocolate recipes!

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Pies & pie crusts

Here are a few of my family's favorite pie recipes and easy gluten-free pie crusts that will have your taste buds brimming with gratitude. This pecan pie is my favorite!

Chocolate Pecan Pie in a serving plate with a slice taken off
Chocolate Pecan Pie (Gluten-free, Paleo)
This Chocolate Pecan Pie is better than old-fashioned classic pecan pie. It's more flavorful with a hint of maple and a rich chocolate taste, and not as sweet. This recipe is Paleo-friendly, made with 100% dark chocolate and a gluten-free almond flour shortbread crust. Plus, there's no added corn syrup or refined sugars in this recipe.
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slice of lemon cream pie on a white plate set over a blue napkin and two forks and a large white pie dish in background
Lemon Cream Pie (Paleo, Gluten-free, DF)
This Lemon Cream Pie is gluten-free and dairy-free with a Vegan option. Made with an almond flour crust and a healthy lemon cream filling made without eggs.
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pie crust cooling on a wire rack with blue napkin in background
Cookie Pie Crust (Paleo, Gluten-free)
Delicious Cookie Pie Crust recipe made without grains, gluten and processed sugars. This crust is easy to make in just 15 minutes and serves as a great cookie crumbs crust for any pie you make.
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glass pie dish with empty pie crust sitting on blue place mat with colorful napkins in background
Paleo Pie Crust Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan, Low-carb)
This Paleo Pie Crust Recipe is made with almond flour and without eggs. The recipe is Vegan and low-carb. Add your favorite filling to this healthy crust!
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Apple desserts

Whether you’re looking for a sweet apple pie recipe or an easy apple crumble, I’ve got you covered with these healthy apple recipe ideas that are gluten-free and Paleo.

loaf of caramel apple pie bread on wooden cutting board with jar of caramel and two green apples in background
Warm Caramel Apple Pie Bread (Paleo, Gluten-free)
Warm Caramel Apple Pie Bread loaded with chunks of apples & crunchy walnuts, made with a cinnamon-almond flour batter, and topped with my homemade caramel sauce.
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Two ramekins in a tray with apple crisp and spoon.
Apple Crisp (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free)
This Apple Crisp recipe is full of warm buttery chunks of lightly sweetened cinnamon apples and a crunchy, crispy crumb topping made without oats. Make it 5 minutes in single serving dishes. This is the best healthy apple crisp recipe, and it’s Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free and grain-free.
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Apple chocolate cake topped with slices of apple and drizzled in chocolate sauce
Apple Chocolate Cake (Gluten-free, Paleo, DF)
This fall-inspired Apple Chocolate Cake recipe is loaded with chunks of tender apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and coated in melted dark chocolate.
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rows of apple cinnamon cookies cooling on a wire rack with green apples in background.
Apple Cinnamon Cookies (Paleo, Gluten-free, Vegan)
These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are healthier, soft and chewy, full of apple and cinnamon flavor. This recipe is free of eggs, grains, gluten, dairy and refined sugars.
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slice of homemade apple pie with a white plate and silver fork and glass dish behind with full pie and apples to the left
Paleo Apple Pie Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-free)
This Paleo Apple Pie recipe is also Vegan, healthier and delicious! The crust is made with almond flour, the apple pie filling is sweet and refine-sugar free.
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Pumpkin desserts

Looking for a healthy Thanksgiving pumpkin dessert recipe? Below you'll find some of my readers' favorites! These treats have all the fall flavors you expect from caramel to maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin puree.

chocolate pumpkin bread displayed on a white serving dish with chocolate chunks on top of the bread
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-free, Paleo, DF)
Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread recipe with melty chocolate chunks, a super soft texture, and a fall inspired pumpkin and cinnamon flavor. Easy-Healthy-Yummy!
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five blondie bars topped with chocolate chunks stacked on a white wooden board and a yellow squash in the background
Healthy Pumpkin Blondies
These Healthy Pumpkin Blondies are a great dessert to make for your family in the fall. This recipe is easy to make with almond flour and pureed pumpkin, and the bars are super fudgy, chewy and moist.
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pumpkin cookies displayed on a decorative plate and one cookie has a bite taken out
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
These soft Pumpkin Cookies are spicy, healthy and delicious. The added pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds and spices give these cookies fall flavors perfect for the holidays. This recipe is Paleo, Gluten-free with Vegan option.
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slice of paleo Caramel pumpkin cake topped with homemade whipped cream and small decretive pumpkins in the background
Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Sauce
Try this moist pumpkin cake drizzled with homemade caramel for an easy, over-the-top pumpkin dessert. Made with pumpkin puree and almond flour, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo-friendly.
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Chocolate desserts

Dark chocolate makes a delicious addition to Thanksgiving desserts. Following are some healthy chocolate recipes you should try this year.

cake stand full of chocolate coconut macaroons dipped and drizzled in chocolate
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
These dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons have a rich dark chocolate and coconut flavor. They're made with unsweetened coconut and almond butter, and without condensed milk or eggs. Plus you can bake or no-bake them - your choice! Healthy, delicious, Gluten-free, Vegan and Paleo.
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four chocolate caramel bars laid out on a marble table
Caramel Chocolate Bars (Paleo, Vegan, GF)
Chocolate Caramel Bars - rich dark chocolate and sweet homemade caramel sauce, layered in between a buttery crust that crumbles just as you bite into it. This recipe is gluten-free, Paleo and Vegan.
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plate of coconut tuiles dessert topped with a strawberry and a fork and knife next to the plate
Coconut Tuiles with Fresh Strawberries and Chocolate Whipping Cream
Coconut Tuiles is a thin coconut cookie with a chewy texture, served with a dairy-free Chocolate Whipping Cream and fresh strawberries (Paleo, Gluten-free).
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chocolate cookies on a blue plate with cooling rack in background
Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Learn how to make these healthy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies without using grain or nut flours. They're soft and chewy inside and have an rich chocolate flavor. This recipe is nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free and Paleo.
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No-bake desserts

Looking for delicious and easy no-bake recipes that will be the perfect end to your Thanksgiving dinner? I’ve got many recipes to choose from that are quick, easy, and fun to make.

table and white plate with carrot cake truffles and two carrots in the background
Carrot Cake Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)
Carrot Cake Truffles - A unique, healthy and delicious Carrot Cake that requires no baking, and it's easy to make. Perfect for Easter. (Paleo, Vegan)
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups (Vegan, Paleo, Low-carb)
Avocado Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups
Avocado Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups is healthier dessert recipe with a rich dark chocolate taste. You’ll learn how to make the best avocado chocolate mousse and the chocolate dessert cups. Follow the steps in the recipe (and video) which are easy using just a few ingredients. This healthier dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers who have a sweet tooth. It has a keto-friendly option and its Vegan and Paleo.
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wooden bowl filled with coconut candy bars and a jar of chocolate chips in background
Healthy Coconut Candy Bars (Vegan, Paleo)
These Healthy Coconut Candy Bars are the most delicious and healthy treat! They have an amazing texture and are free of nuts, dairy & gluten (Vegan & Paleo)
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three pieces of no bake brownies on a plate with small piles of nuts and a glass of milk in the background
Raw, No-bake BROWNIES (Without Dates) (Vegan, Paleo)
Easy to make fudgy No-bake BROWNIES, naturally sweetened and rich in chocolate flavor. This healthy recipe requires no dates like most other Vegan brownies! Some say these are better than traditional brownies. You must try this recipe! 😉
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Single-serving desserts

Whether you need a healthy fix for a weeknight dinner or a stellar dessert for Thanksgiving, here you'll find some of my top-rated single-serving recipes.

two glass dishes with frozen berries and two wooden spoons with one dish of berries having chocolate poured over top
Healthy Chocolate Fix for One in 15 Seconds
If you ever crave chocolate, make this Healthy Emergency Chocolate Fix recipe which takes just 15 seconds and only 5 ingredients. (Paleo, Vegan, dairy-free)
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two glass serving bowls on a white plate filled with chocolate avocado pudding topped with chunks of kiwi
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (with Chia Seeds) (Vegan & Paleo)
This Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a light and delicate chocolate pudding that uses chia seeds as a thickener in place of eggs. The avocado adds healthy fats and a creamy texture, and the pudding has a rich dark chocolate flavor that you'll love.
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plate of four mini chocolate cheesecakes topped with raspberries
Mini Chocolate Cheesecake (Gluten-free, Low-carb)
This mini chocolate cheesecake recipe serves up decadent mini cheesecakes. Super creamy and easy to make in just a few minutes! grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, low carb.
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single serving of paleo chocolate pie dusted in cacao powder topped with chopped nuts and fresh mint
Mini Chocolate Almond Pie
This Mini Chocolate Almond Pie recipe is light dessert with a smooth consistency, delicious and so easy to make. Gluten free and dairy free.
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Bonus recipe

I couldn't leave you guys without this recipe! Make this caramel sauce to accompany your treats - you won't be disappointed 😉

close up of a small white dish filled with homemade Caramel sauce with a spoon dripping sauce from above
Caramel Sauce (Paleo, Vegan)
A silky smooth Caramel Sauce made without dairy or any refined sugars. This healthier caramel has the same amazing taste and texture and it's easy to make in less than 30 minutes.
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