Are you ready for the BEST Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes that also just happen to be good for you? All of these recipes are delicious, gluten-free, and paleo and many are also dairy-free or have dairy-free options. Save all your favorite and get excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with these tried and true healthier favorites.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and always has been. Maybe it’s the stuffing, the mashed potatoes or let’s be honest – the never ending selection of desserts. All I know is that since I can remember, I’ve loved Thanksgiving and therefore love sharing tons of fall and Thanksgiving themed recipes with all of you.
Today, I came up with a selection of 25 of the very best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes that are actually healthier, made with nourishing ingredients, and still taste every damn bit as good as your old favorites.
The recipes you’ll find here come from my blog and some of my favorite fellow healthy food bloggers’ websites. Most are paleo, all are gluten-free, and many are dairy free and vegan as well (I’ll label them so there’s no confusion.)
P.S. – If you’re looking for healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes – check out this roundup from last year!
Okay, here we go – get ready to start craving Thanksgiving dessert!
30 Healthy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes {Paleo, Gluten-Free}
Pies & Tarts
Apple Crumble Pie {Paleo, GF, DF option} via PRM
Pumpkin Pie with Crust Recipe {Paleo, GF, DF option} via PRM
Gluten Free Pecan Pie {Refined Sugar Free, DF} via Allergy Free Alaska
Paleo Pie Crust {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Classic Apple Pie {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Pumpkin Pecan Pie {Paleo, GF, DF} via What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo + Vegan Pumpkin Pie via Bakerita
Paleo Chocolate Pecan Pie via Wholesomelicious
Salted Caramel Apple Tart {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Cakes (and Cupcakes)
Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Pumpkin Coffee Cake {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Glazed Apple Bundt Cake {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce {Paleo, Vegan} via Bakerita
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake {Paleo, GF, Vegan} via PRM
Crisps, Crumbles, Cobblers
Paleo Apple Crisp with Coconut and Pecan {Vegan, GF} via Beaming Baker
Pear Apple Cobbler {Paleo, GF, Vegan} via PRM
Gluten Free Apple Crisp via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Bars and Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust {Paleo, GF, DF} via Ambitious Kitchen
Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Cream {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Apple Pie Bars {Paleo, GF, Vegan} via PRM
Pumpkin Spice Latte Blondies {Paleo, GF, DF Option} via PRM
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
Paleo Pecan Pie Bars {GF, Vegan} via Bakerita
Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies {Paleo, GF, Vegan} via PRM
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies {Paleo, GF, DF} via PRM
And More!
Caramel Cinnamon Baked Apples {Paleo, GF, Vegan} via PRM
Raw Caramel Apples {Paleo, Vegan} via 40 Aprons
