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These Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts Put Grandma's Pie To Shame

Spicy Pumpkin and Apple Bundt Cake Bundt cakes have a reputation for being rather dryuntil now. Chunks of pumpkin and apple keep the cake moist, while enhancing flavor and texture. With loads of protein and fiber per serving, its a nourishing pick. Get the Recipe Per serving: 261 calories, 3.9 g fat (2.5 g sat), 42.4 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 478 mg sodium, 6.5 g fiber, 18 g protein Courtesy

Bourbon Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Hold upbourbon plus chocolate plus pumpkin? This pie might sound ridiculously decadent, but its actually a healthy dessert in disguise. Made with simple ingredients (like pumpkin puree, dark chocolate, and maple syrup), this crustless creation is gluten- and dairy-free and paleo-friendly. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 252 calories, 11 g fat (3.8 g sat), 31.9 g carbs, 20 g sugar, 145.7 mg sodium, 2.7 g fiber, 4.9 g protein Courtesy

Almond Flour Apple Pie The apples natural sweetness and spicy cinnamon gives this pie tons of flavornot to mention a pretty look. Made with an almond flour crust, this pie is grain- and gluten-free, too. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 317 calories, 21 g fat (12 g sat), 31 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 159 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein Courtesy

Cranberry Sour Cream Almond Cake If a tart cranberry, cinnamon roll, and coffee cake had a healthy baby, itd be this grain-free cake. Save the leftovers for Black Friday brunch. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 290 calories, 15 g fat (3.5 g sat), 30 g carbs, 19 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 8.5 g protein Courtesy

Better-For-You Pecan Pie With a few simple ingredient swaps, healthy pecan pie is totally possible. This recipe swaps refined white sugar for coconut sugar and honey, for a more wholesome-tasting treat. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 414 calories, 29 g fat (7 g saturated), 35 g carbs, 18 g sugar, 165 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein Courtesy

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars Make these easy, six-step pumpkin pie bars and your guests will think you spent the whole day baking. Their crust is made with almond flour, spices, and maple syrup, making these bars a dairy-free and gluten-free treat. Get the Recipe Per serving: 144 calories, 7 g fat, 17 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 58 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein Courtesy

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust Impress you holiday guests with these individual pumpkin cheesecakes. Theyre buttery, spicy, and nutty, and require zero baking. (Oh, and that crunchy gingersnap crust? Its a 10.) Get the Recipe Per serving: 377 calories, 21g fat, 37g carbs, 14g sugar, 3g fiber, 5g protein Courtesy

Impossibly Easy Paleo Pear Apple Pie This fun twist on good ol apple pie features a custard-like apple-pear filling with hints of cinnamon and ginger. The best part? You dont have to worry about making crust. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 285 calories, 13 g fat (6.5 g sat), 34 g carbs, 21 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein Courtesy

Paleo Pumpkin Brownies Would you believe me if I told you these ooey-gooey beauties are vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, and made from just six ingredients? Drizzle em with a little pumpkin glaze and youve got the perfect fudgy-pumpkin holiday dessert. Get the Recipe Per serving: 187 calories, 15.8 g fat, 13.2 g carbs, 1.6 g sugar, 7.3 g fiber, 5.9 g protein Courtesy

Pumpkin Mousse Shooters Okay, how cute are these little pumpkin mousse shooters? Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, they taste like light and airy pumpkin pie filling. Get the Recipe Per serving: 247 calories, 16.4 g fat, 24.8 g carbs, 15.2 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 4.7 g protein Courtesy

Raw Pumpkin Pie This re-imagined pumpkin pie is the perfect way to indulge your pumpkin obsession without even turning on the oven. This paleo treat combines cashew pumpkin custard with a nut-date base. Get the Recipe Per serving: 230 calories, 15.1 g fat (2.7 g sat), 21.6 g carbs, 14.1 g sugar, 4.7 mg sodium, 5.7 g fiber, 4.6 g protein Courtesy

Spiced Butternut Squash Pecan Pie Though pumpkin pie usually gets all the attention, this butternut squash pie is a sleeper hit. The nut-coconut-date crumb crust adds a ton of flavor and nutrients to this dairy-, gluten-, and refined sugar-free dessert. Get the Recipe Per serving: 278 calories, 20 g fat (8g sat), 21 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 228 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein Courtesy

Cranberry-Pear Lattice Pie The tart burst of cranberries and sweet pears in this jewel-colored creation will make your taste buds smile. Plus, the lattice crust makes it a fancy-looking addition to your holiday table. Get the Recipe Per one-slice serving: 330 calories, 16 g fat (10 g sat), 46 g carbs, 165 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein bhofack2

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