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    15 Healthy Pumpkin Desserts

    Published: Nov 24, 2020 · Updated: Jun 21, 2021 by Natalie · 47 Comments

    Full of sweet pumpkin and seasonal flavors, these 15 Healthy Pumpkin Desserts will satisfy all your pumpkin cravings but without any guilt. All these recipes are made with simple wholesome ingredients and without refined sugars. Perfect for celebrating pumpkin season and Thanksgiving!

    15 Healthy Pumpkin Desserts

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    Halloween is behind us. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. We are all set to bake sweet pumpkin treats, and I'm here to show you that you don’t need a lot of sugar or processed ingredients to enjoy this celebration. 

    If you're puzzled about what to serve your family and guests this Thanksgiving, or you're just looking for some healthier pumpkin desserts, I got you covered. I gathered 15 Healthy Pumpkin Desserts that will inspire you to try something new and healthy that is equally delicious as traditional pumpkin sweets.

    All recipes here are made with simple yet WHOLESOME ingredients, without refined sugars, artificial stuff, and high-processed ingredients. 

    From pumpkin rolls, bars, and muffins, to delicious cookies, no-bake treats, and cakes, all these recipes will satisfy your pumpkin cravings but without any guilt. Just make sure you have enough Pumpkin Puree and Pumpkin Spice ready. 

    Enjoy!

    15 Healthy Pumpkin Desserts

    1

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

    Soft and deliciously sweet, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are seriously the best thing this Fall. Made with simple wholesome ingredients, filled with beautiful seasonal flavors and creamy cheese surprise, these muffins will definitely delight you.

    2

    Pumpkin Roll Cake

    Tender, light, and flavorful, this Pumpkin Roll Cake with a maple cream cheese filling is the perfect festive holiday dessert! It’s easy to make, wholesome and low-calorie, made without refined sugars.

    3

    Pumpkin Bars 

    Sweet and beautifully flavored, these Pumpkin Bars are just beyond delicious. They are topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect guilt-free dessert great for Holidays and beyond.

    4

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

    This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a perfect seasonal dessert. It's sweet, full of wonderful spices, real pumpkin, and dark chocolate bits. Yum! Guilt-free and incredibly delicious! So easy to make too.

    5

    Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

    These cookies are filled with beautiful seasonal spices and crunchy peanuts and drizzled with dark chocolate. Wholesome and made without refined sugars, filled with heart-healthy oats. Perfect treat! 

    6

    Pumpkin Pie Balls

    Soft, fragrant and so sweet, these no-bake Pumpkin Pie Balls are the perfect seasonal treat. These beauties are easy to make with just a few simple wholesome ingredients. So delicate yet so delightful.

    7

    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies 

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    These pumpkin whoopie pies have a sweet honey Italian meringue filling sandwiched between two moist, cake-like pumpkin cookies! This easy and healthier fall dessert is always a hit!

    8

    No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: themovementmenu.com

    This easy and delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake has the most delicious macadamia and pecan based crust, with a creamy pumpkin cashew center and the most decadent caramel sauce on top. Must try this Fall!

    9

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Truffles

    Photo Credit: www.fitmittenkitchen.com

    Your favorite fall drink transformed into a healthy chocolate treat! These Pumpkin Spice Latte Truffles will definitely delight you!

    10

    Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

    Photo Credit: www.kitchensanctuary.com

    Moist, tender, and sweet, this Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake combines all Fall's favorite flavors in one. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this cake is a must-try.

    11

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

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    Delicious and creamy, this Pumpkin Cheesecake is a truly festive and decadent dessert for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. 

    12

    Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

    Photo Credit: www.marathonsandmotivation.com

    This Cranberry Pumpkin Bread is simple to make and has all the flavors of fall! It is a combination of pumpkin, dried cranberries, and pecans with nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. Perfect for a celebration or any day with a cup of coffee or tea.

    13

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie 

    Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

    This vegan pumpkin pie has a richer and creamier pumpkin filling than your traditional pumpkin pie! A great grain-free and gluten-free pie for Thanksgiving dessert.

    14

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Mini Pound Cakes

    Photo Credit: likehotketo.com

    Sticky and sweet, these little darling pumpkin pie spice mini pound cakes taste as lovely as they look. Make them shine with a super easy cream cheese icing!

    15

    Pumpkin Skillet Cookie

    Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

    This Pumpkin Skillet Cookies is not only sweet and filled with real pumpkin flavor, but healthy and so easy to make. Wholesome, delicious and so easy to make.

    This post is originally published on November 2, 2017, and it's updated with new information on November 24, 2020.

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    About Natalie

    Natalie is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She combined knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and specialised in developing healthy recipes and writing about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

    Comments

    1. Ntensibe Edgar says

      December 08, 2020 at 9:14 am

      All these look so lovely...and tempting. Gosh, where do I start from? I think I can start with the Pumpkin Pie Balls and Whoopie Pies.

      Reply
    2. Chandice Probst says

      November 30, 2020 at 3:41 am

      What a fantastic round up! So many options for everyone and I love that they all have a healthy twist!

      Reply
    3. Sandra Shaffer says

      November 30, 2020 at 3:15 am

      So many delicious looking pumpkin recipes. I have the pumpkin balls on my list to try first. Perfect mid afternoon pick me up!

      Reply
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