America runs on Dunkin Pumpkin.
As soon as the very first orange leaf appears to let us know Fall has arrived, the pumpkin obsession begins. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin ale, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin Pringles (yes, really); we cannot get enough pumpkin. But, contrary to popular belief, there are other Fall flavors that deserve a place in the spotlight… and in your hearts. Since I’ve already published a blog post devoted to America’s favorite orange vegetable, here are 10 healthy Thanksgiving desserts that have absolutely nothing to do with pumpkin!
1. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars {with an oil-free option}
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars
2. Apple Crumble Bars
Recipe: Apple Crumble Bars
3. Cappuccino Cloud Cheesecake
Recipe: Cappuccino Cloud Cheesecake
4. Healthy Chocolate Pecan Pie
Recipe: Healthy Chocolate Pecan Pie
5. Single-Serving Apple Crumble
Recipe: Healthy Apple Crumble
6. Sweet Potato Cupcakes – With Marshmallow Frosting
Recipe: Sweet Potato Cupcakes + Marshmallow Frosting
7. No-Bake Pecan Cookie Dough Balls
Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookie Dough Balls
8. Iced Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe: Mini Cinnamon Rolls
9. Cranberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
Recipe: Cranberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
10. Caramel Yogurt Dip {5 minute recipe}
Recipe: Caramel Yogurt Dip
And if you’re still craving pumpkin after all of this…
Luxveritatis. says
oh my God! My mouth is watering…..I want everything NOW! 😀
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Hollie says
I feel like there are so many Thanksgiving recipes that are centered around Pumpkin. It makes sense obviously, my cousin is actually allergic to pumpkin so these would be great to just send her.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
Love this round up, Katie! I’ve been meaning to try your Healthy Chocolate Pecan Pie for a while and think I might just have to very soon 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Wow, everything thing looks great! Thanks!
Love Low Fat says
This is definitely the season, those all look so amazing I don’t know where to start! Yum!
Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says
I’m adding the healthy apple crumble to my to-make list now! Yum!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Those apple crumble bars are so perfect. It is so refreshing to see a non-thanksgiving post!
Jules @ WolfItDown says
Mmmm the Cappuccino cloud cheesecake and Pecan Pie *daydreams*
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
wooohoo! these look amazing!
Matea says
Thanks for sharing these recipes! It all looks so good!
Danielle @ It's a Harleyyy Life says
although I think every recipe should have pumpkin in it… that apple dessert looks yummy!
Maria G. says
No, pumpkin is definitely not all (most pumpkin pies – yuck!). But these desserts made me so dessert hungry! May I please have a slice of pecan pie and an apple crumble bar and a piece of cheesecake? Please top it all with a huge scoop of ice cream. 😛
sara says
some of these recipes are dissapearing from their pages, why is that?