Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family to enjoy a great meal. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health for the sake of good food. There are plenty of healthy Thanksgiving desserts that are just as delicious as their traditional counterparts.

In this collection, you’ll find a variety of healthy Thanksgiving desserts to choose from nice cream to Weight Watchers-friendly apple pies.

So whether you’re looking for a healthy alternative to your favorite Thanksgiving dessert or you’re simply looking for a new and delicious treat to serve your guests, this collection has something for everyone.

Orange Fluff

This orange fluff salad is delicious, and healthier! It is weight watchers friendly and is a great dessert for Thanksgiving, or any family event.

Get the recipe: Orange fluff.

Cranberry Jello Salad

This cranberry jello salad is easy, delicious and completely seasonal! Make this with sugar free jello to keep it lighter and lower in sugar, and add fat free whipped topping if you like.

Get the recipe: Cranberry jello salad.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This vegan spin on pumpkin pie is perfect for the holidays. It needs no baking time and uses maple syrup for a seasonal sweet touch that is irresistible!

Get the recipe: Vegan pumpkin pie.

Keto Pecan Pie

A pecan pie without corn syrup or brown sugar. — Photo Credit: Joy Filled Eats.

This keto pecan pie is perfect for the holidays. It has no added sugar, but retains the flavor you crave. Your family will love this warm from the oven or cooled to room temperature.

Get the recipe: Keto pecan pie.

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

A bowl of fruit salad with honey lime sauce. — Photo Credit: Fantabulosity.

Your family will love this easy fruit salad. It has a yummy honey lime dressing that offers the perfect blend of sweet and tart! Add your favorite fruits to this for a fresh and flavorful dessert option.

Get the recipe: Honey lime fruit salad.

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Bowls of chocolate pudding made with avocado and topped with whipped cream. — Photo Credit: Easy Low Carb.

This cool and creamy chocolate pudding has a decadent texture and taste, but is healthier. Top with whipped cream or sprinkle with chocolate shavings if you prefer.

Get the recipe: Avocado chocolate pudding.

Pumpkin Crisp

Move over Apple Crisp! This recipe uses pumpkin instead to make a wholesome and delicious seasonal dessert. Serve warm in the oven with ice cream, or at room temperature with whipped cream if you like.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin crisp.

Pumpkin Nice Cream

Banana pumpkin ice cream with pecans over top. — Photo Credit: Cheenee Today.

This is the healthiest pumpkin ice cream ever! It is perfect for a holiday, but save the recipe so you can make it anytime you crave cool, creamy pumpkin flavors.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin nice cream.

Baked Apples

This recipe for baked apples is so good that you will wonder why this isn’t a part of your holiday menu every year. You can make these with simple ingredients like oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter, these are as easy as can be and offer some healthier fruit and oatmeal in the mix.

Get the recipe: Baked apples.

Rustic Cranberry Galette

A galette made with cranberries. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

This rustic galette is sweet, tart and so festive. You will love this for the holidays, and it is so simple to prepare, with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Get the recipe: Cranberry galette.

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

This pie is decadent, dreamy, and best of all, healthier! You will love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate in this creamy pie.

Get the recipe: Chocolate pumpkin pie.

Cranberry Apple Pear Crisp

A crisp made of cranberries, apples and pears. — Photo Credit: Happy Healthy Mama.

Bring the best fruity flavors of the season together into one really great dessert. Your family will love the combination of sweet and tart flavors in this cozy dessert.

Get the recipe: Cranberry apple pear crisp.

Pumpkin Pie Bites

Pumpkin pie bites make the ultimate after dinner treat. They are bite sized so you don’t have to commit to a whole slice, but offer the flavor you want!

Get the recipe: Pumpkin pie bites.

Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

Jars of pink cheesecake. — Photo Credit: Cook Clean Repeat.

This recipe makes the best cheesecake jars! With a light pink flavor and a creamy, indulgent texture, your guests will gobble these strawberry cheesecake jars up after the holiday meal.

Get the recipe: Keto strawberry cheesecake jars.

Weight Watchers Apple Pie

Apple pies with phyllo dough crust. — Photo Credit: Midlife Healthy Living.

Use phyllo dough to make these apple pies. They are so good that you won’t miss the average crust, and your family won’t care that they are made to be Weight Watchers friendly.

Get the recipe: Weight Watchers apple pies