Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

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November 8, 2025 7 Comments

Healthy Thanksgiving desserts are pretty hard to find. The big favorite for Thanksgiving is pecan pie, which is way off the list of healthy choices.

I love pecan pie, but I also love apples and lighter dishes after the Thanksgiving feast.

You don’t have to continue gorging yourself after eating the stuffing.

All of these options are easy to prepare and take with you and I know there will be people who admire your courage to present yourself with healthy options.

Here is my favorite list of Thanksgiving tips to make your holiday easier (and healthier):

Don’t throw away your food. I don’t care if Uncle Charlie angers you with his bizarre political views – stay the course.
No snacking. The main event is enough to keep you entertained for days.
Take a walk. If you don’t have a good path or sidewalk to walk on, make a short exercise video. This will help you decompress before the red wine starts flowing.
Fill your own plate. If you can, look for a smaller plate and a smaller glass to control your portions.
Hide in the bathroom. When you need a break, find a bathroom away from everyone and read or do a puzzle on your phone. (you’ll thank me for this one later)
Enjoy your food. Don’t stress about how the food moves over your hips.
Drink sparkling wine or champagne instead of beer or wine. Only 90 calories per glass and so festive.
Eat only homemade desserts. Store-bought products are not for you this Thanksgiving.
If you have a cooking disaster, throw it away before anyone notices and DON’T CRY. Just kidding, you can cry! Remember, Thanksgiving is about family and friends, not food.
Freeze leftovers immediately. Keeping all that food where you can see it in your fridge will lead to more overeating. I know all about turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwiches at 2 a.m.