41 Paleo Thanksgiving Desserts Better Than Pecan Pie

Think outside the box this holiday season. There are SO many delicious Paleo Thanksgiving desserts you could make besides pecan pie.

Don’t get us wrong, we love the classic pie but sometimes, white chocolate pumpkin fudge and cranberry maple apple crisp (peek below) just sound better. Don’t you agree?

So, this holiday, bring something unique to the table and give one (or several) of these Thanksgiving desserts a try.

If you’re new to baking, don’t fret. There’s lots of simple, easy-to-make Thanksgiving desserts on the list, a few don’t even require an oven at all. Enjoy!

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The Best Baked Apples

Apples filled with cinnamon and coconut – what could be better?

Recipe: PaleoHacks | The Best Baked Apples

No-Cook White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge

The king of Thanksgiving desserts, this fudge is full of pumpkin and white chocolate and is ready in just 5 minutes!

Recipe: Texan Erin | No-Cook White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge

Chocolate Pecan Truffles

Guests will love these bite-size treats. Cocoa powder, pecans and maple syrup make a powerful trio for your taste buds.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Chocolate Pecan Truffles

No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake

It’s ridiculously easy to make healthy Thanksgiving desserts without comprising flavor when you whip up this no-bake surprise. The sweet almond crust pairs perfectly with the creamy pumpkin filling.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Cookies

Soft and chewy pumpkin cookies filled with dark chocolate chips. This recipe will please any and all cookie lovers!

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Cookies

Maple Roasted Walnuts

Keep things light and healthy with these simple maple-roasted walnuts.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Maple Roasted Walnuts

Pumpkin Pie Bites

These portable pie bites topped with coconut whipped cream are a sure fire way to make sure no one gets the “bigger slice” of pie. All equal and all delicious!

Recipe: Paleo Leap | Pumpkin Pie Bites

Dark Chocolate Bacon Bark

Bacon on Thanksgiving? Oh yeah! This chocolate bacon bark couldn’t be simpler and it’s a tasty way to enjoy something that’s both salty AND sweet.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Dark Chocolate Bacon Bark

Apple Pie

If your guests prefer fruity pie, whip up this grain-free, Paleo apple pie! Made with an almond flour crust and filled with apples galore, it’s sure to please!

Recipe: Deliciously Organic | Apple Pie

Maple Nut-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Skip the pie and whip up this sweet potato casserole instead. Topped with nuts and maple syrup, it’ll satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth in a healthy way.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Maple Nut-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Paleo Spice Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

The warm flavors of a spice cake just scream “fall”, so why not enjoy them around the holidays? Try this moist and cakey treat with a sweet coconut glaze.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Spice Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

Chocolate Avocado Banana Silk Pie

Avocados and bananas make up this healthy, chocolate-filled pie, but you can’t even taste them! Trick your guests and have them enjoy this pie guilt-free.

Recipe: Petite Allergy Treats | Chocolate Avocado Banana Silk Pie

Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Wow your guests with this sweet potato pie made with purple potatoes! They’ll love how tasty and pretty it is.

Recipe: The Endless Meal | Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

Everyone loves cinnamon, right? These Paleo cinnamon rolls will satisfy your sweet tooth, and the cashew glaze is to die for!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Pie Bars with Gingerbread Crust

Two of the greatest fall flavors – pumpkin and gingerbread – combined into one, portion-controlled, delicious bar recipe.

Recipe: That Paleo Couple | Pumpkin Pie Bars with Gingerbread Crust

Apple Butternut Crumble

A healthy and sweet way to enjoy butternut squash. This crumble is topped with almond flour, coconut sugar and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice for flavor.

Recipe: Popular Paleo | Apple Butternut Crumble

Dark Chocolate Applesauce Brownies

Serve these chewy, silky treats after a heavy Thanksgiving meal as a sweet yet light crowd pleaser.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Dark Chocolate Applesauce Brownies

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Donuts may be considered a breakfast food, but they can also be considered a post-dinner treat when they involve pumpkin, coconut sugar and maple syrup. Yum!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Chocolate Pumpkin Almond Butter Cups

Chocolate, pumpkin AND almond butter in one?! Yes! These cups are portable and absolutely delicious.

Recipe: Anya’s Eats | Chocolate Pumpkin Almond Butter Cups

Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones

We all love a good scone, but what about one that’s also gluten-free, vegan and Paleo?! Enjoy!

Recipe: Unconventional Baker | Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones

Paleo Cranberry Pecan Loaf

This loaf is made from almond meal and coconut flour and filled with sweet pecans and cranberries.

Recipe: An Edible Mosaic | Paleo Cranberry Pecan Loaf

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes have no flour, no refined sugar and can be whipped up in minutes!

Recipe: My Whole Food Life | Paleo Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

Paleo Gingersnaps

Enjoy the healthy gingersnaps guilt-free thanks to their almond and coconut flour base.

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Paleo Gingersnaps

Cranberry Maple Apple Crisp

This crisp combines some delicious flavors and comes together in just 10 minutes!

Recipe: With Food and Love | Cranberry Maple Apple Crisp

Paleo Strawberry Ginger Crisp

Strawberries on Thanksgiving just became a “thing,” and you’re going to want to enjoy them in this tasty crisp.

Recipe: Running to the Kitchen | Paleo Strawberry Ginger Crisp

Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey

These stuffed pears couldn’t be simpler and are the prettiest dessert for dinner parties.

Recipe: Skinny Taste | Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey

Pumpkin Spice Mousse

This healthy mousse is made from pumpkin puree and coconut milk packed full of flavor.

Recipe: The Primalist | Pumpkin Spice Mousse

Carrot Ginger Tart

This tart is super healthy, but with hints of maple syrup and pecan, it’s just sweet enough to please for Thanksgiving.

Recipe: Gourmande in the Kitchen | Carrot Ginger Tart

Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Scones

Made from almond flour and drizzled in dairy-free chocolate, these scones are to die for!

Recipe: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen | Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Scones

Grain-Free Pumpkin Brownies

Everyone loves brownies, right? What about pumpkin brownies made from real ingredients?! I don’t know about you, but sign me up!

Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds | Grain-Free Pumpkin Brownies

Healthier Sautéed Apples

This may just be the healthiest dessert around, but it’s oh-so-good with apples covered in coconut oil, molasses and cinnamon.

Recipe: Texan Erin | Healthier Sautéed Apples

Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles

All of the best fall flavors combined into bite-size cheesecake truffles.

Recipe: An Edible Mosaic | Maple Walnut Cheesecake Truffles

Cranberry Cream Tart

Bring something fruity to Thanksgiving this year. This cranberry tart is full of fruity flavor and topped with orange zest. Talk about a delicious flavor combination!