Nutritious Fall Dessert Ideas to Try Out For Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Dessert can be a controversial topic for those who are trying to lose or maintain weight, or keep blood sugar levels balanced. It can be especially hard over holidays where the goodies seem to run rampant, and temptations soar.
While I’m a firm believer in treating oneself every now and again being an integral part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, wouldn’t it be great if you knew your sweet treat was also supplying your body with essential nutrients and wasn’t going to wreak total havoc on your healthy eating momentum?
That’s why I’ve rounded up some nutritious fall dessert ideas to try out for your thanksgiving holiday, or anytime you want to give yourself a little treat!
Pumpkin Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
While this recipe uses a lot of sugar, the whole wheat flour and pumpkin add nutrients alongside your sweet treat. You could also use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit for a lower sugar option.
Baked Apples with Crumble Filling
These baked apples are packed with fall spiced flavours with plenty of natural sweetness from the apple.
Vegan Chocolate Tart
This rich chocolate chart has no refined sugar.
Pumpkin Pie Protein Truffles
Boost your protein with this white chocolate dipped bite.
Protein Cheesecake
This cheesecake boasts 25 grams of protein per slice, with several flavour options!
Apple Pie Bars
These bars are vegan and gluten free, and use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic load.
Crustless Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, and you’ll never miss the crust in this yummy dessert.
Flourless Black Bean Brownies
Black beans? Avocado? Who knew you could turn these healthy foods into a chocolate delight?!
Spiced Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This spiced cake has applesauce and pumpkin puree to boost its nutritional content.
Happy Thanksgiving!