I’ve hosted MANY Thanksgiving dinners over the years, and I can honestly say that making the desserts is always my favorite part! I love that I can make them ahead of time, and they’re always so fun to enjoy with family and friends. These Thanksgiving dessert recipes have been my go-to holiday treats for years. They’re low effort, high reward, and SO good!
67 Classic Thanksgiving Dessert Favorites (With a Fun Twist)
I’m often asked how I got into cooking for a living, and the truth is that it actually started when I was a teenager. My mom always asked me to make the Thanksgiving pies, and it was my all-time favorite job! Being in charge of holiday desserts is so fun, and even more fun when you know you can use a reliable recipe that’s easy to make and always turns out so good.
My family and I love these desserts because they’re not your ordinary Thanksgiving pies….they’re so much more! Yes, we have our classic pumpkin pie and pecan pie of course, but we also have pumpkin cheesecake, incredible whiskey cake, chocolatey treats, fruit crumble, Thanksgiving cookies, and more. These are creative twists on comforting favorites, and I just know they’re going to take your Thanksgiving celebration up a notch!
1. Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cheesecake
Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cheesecake with 10 grams of protein that’s SO good! Made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and cottage cheese, this healthy high-protein cheesecake is actually sweet, creamy, and has that classic cheesecake texture we all know and love. I’ve made this recipe so many times and I could not be more obsessed! It’s one of my favorite desserts in the fall and people are always so shocked to find out it’s made with cottage cheese. You’re going to love it!
2. Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
Rich and creamy, this Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving dessert! With the right balance of sweet brown sugar and maple syrup, this recipe is easy, foolproof, and made to impress. Everyone will love how perfectly delicious this pumpkin pie is!
3. Healthy Apple Crisp
Looking for a delicious, warm-out-of-the-oven fall dessert that’s easy to make and guilt-free? This Healthy Apple Crisp recipe is sweet, indulgent, and lightened-up for a quick and easy treat! Made with maple syrup, oats, and fresh apples, this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. This delicious apple dessert is the best for fall!
4. Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars are always my go-to dessert for holiday gatherings! I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS and it’s always such a hit. Not only are these pie bars perfectly sweet with the best flaky crust, but you’d never guess that they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! Made with ingredients you can feel good about, this cozy, nutty dessert is easy to share, and everyone will love it.
5. Maple Crumble Baked Apples
This Baked Apples Recipe is my version of a healthy apple crumble and it’s SO good. The sweet apples are stuffed with a crisp maple, oat, and almond butter crumble, then baked until soft. Served warm, they’re the BEST fall treat! One batch takes less than an hour to make and has all the flavorful fall vibes we all know and love. My kids love making these with me, and we always add a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for a quick and easy healthy dessert!
6. Pumpkin Bread
The BEST Healthy Pumpkin Bread recipe made with real pumpkin, bananas, whole wheat flour, and pumpkin spice! Sweetened with honey, maple syrup, and a little bit of brown sugar, this dairy-free pumpkin bread is SO delicious. Perfect as a healthy dessert or breakfast recipe that everyone will love!
7. Apple Blackberry Fruit Crumble
Warm, fall fruit covered in a sweet crumble oat topping and topped with a scoop of ice cream. Every bite of this vegan and gluten-free dessert is SO good! This Apple Blackberry Crumble Fruit Bake can be prepped in just 15 minutes and is one of my favorite cozy desserts for a chilly evening!
8. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Soft Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies that are crave-worthy and full of fall flavors! I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS and it’s one of our favorite family traditions. Made with simple ingredients and whipped up in just 30 minutes, these healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookies are so good. They’re baked with maple syrup, brown sugar, and warm pumpkin spice that will make your home smell amazing. This is one of the BEST fall cookie recipes!
9. Vegan Pecan Pie
Sweet, delicious, and easy to make, this Vegan Pecan Pie recipe is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Made with your choice of a homemade or store-bought vegan pie crust and simple, everyday pie filling ingredients, you’ll love how perfect this Vegan Pecan Pie is for any holiday occasion!
10. Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies
These Pumpkin Brownies are truly the BEST! Soft and fudgy, chewy and gooey, and made with delicious chocolate chunks, these brownies are melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Full of fall flavors and easy to make, this is a recipe that everyone will love!
11. Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake
Every bite of this Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake is DELICIOUS! Made with vegan cream cheese and a peanut butter filling with sweet bits of butterfinger throughout, this recipe is melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Add a graham cracker crust that’s heavenly and a crunchy butterfinger topping, and this easy vegan cheesecake recipe is what dreams are made of!
12. Gluten-Free Mini Apple Pies
Warm, sweet, and delicious Mini Apple Pies that are gluten-free and easy to make! Mix up the gluten-free crust dough, chill, and then press into a muffin tin. Fill each one with homemade apple pie filling and bake! These fall treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or for when you’re just craving cinnamon apple pie goodness.
13. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars that are light, fluffy, soft, and the best fall dessert! Topped with a sweet cream cheese icing and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, these tasty bars are so good. Every bite is full of perfectly spongy pumpkin cake that’s full of fall flavors!
14. Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
This Raspberry Chocolate Hazelnut Pie is easy to make, can be prepped in just 20 minutes, and has been my top go-to no-bake pie recipe for YEARS. The silky texture, chocolate hazelnut flavor, nutty crisp crust, and sweet and tart topping are the closest thing to dessert magic that exists. Put it together, pop it in the freezer, and just a few hours later it’s ready to go. Every bite is full of creamy, chocolatey perfection!
15. Pumpkin Muffins
The BEST Healthy Pumpkin Muffins that are soft, light, and fluffy! These muffins are perfect for a nutritious breakfast recipe, a deliciously healthy snack, or a lightened-up fall treat. Make this easy pumpkin muffins recipe in no time at all!
16. Sweet Potato Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Sweet Potato Pie w/ Graham Cracker Crust (opens in a new tab) is heavenly! Every bite is full of sweet, warm fall flavors. Made with sweet brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving (or any holiday get-together). Top it off with homemade whipped cream for the best fall dessert!
17. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Melt-in-your-mouth creamy pumpkin cheesecake goodness! These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (opens in a new tab) are made with an easy graham cracker crust and a swirled pumpkin cheesecake filling, then baked to perfection and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and pumpkin spice. Every bite is perfection!
18. Easy Pumpkin Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)I will be making this easy Pumpkin Pie (opens in a new tab) recipe this year and every year from now on for Thanksgiving! It’s made with a buttery crust with a sweet, creamy filling that has the most perfect texture. With just a 15 minute prep time, I love how easy this one is to make!
19. Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
Light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, this Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake is one of my favorite treats for fall! It quickly comes together in one bowl, it’s no-fuss and foolproof, and it’s great for just about any occasion. My kids love making this easy pumpkin cake recipe with me! Top it off with yogurt for a healthy fall breakfast or have it with a dollop of whipped cream for one of the BEST easy fall dessert recipes.
20. Dutch Apple Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Dutch Apple Pie (opens in a new tab) recipe is one of our absolute favorite fall desserts and the best way to put apples to use when they’re in season! Made with a flaky, buttery crust, a cinnamon-apple filling, and a sweet streusel topping, it’s super impressive in appearance but secretly easy to make. It’s the dessert favorite that we always bring to gatherings or fall dinners
21. Chocolate Pecan Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Chocolate Pecan Pie (opens in a new tab) recipe is one of our favorite twists on a classic holiday dessert! Made with crunchy pecans, plenty of chocolate chips, and a decadent, gooey filling, every bite is sweet, nutty, and full of chocolate flavor. It looks super impressive but is secretly SO easy to make with a store-bought pie crust and just 10 minutes of prep time. We love serving it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime we need an easy dessert that’s guaranteed to disappear fast!
22. Turtle Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Turtle Pie (opens in a new tab) recipe is a dream come true! With a velvety chocolate crust, a cream cheese filling, gooey caramel drizzle, and crunchy chocolate pecan topping, it truly doesn’t get any better than this. Whether you’re looking for an impressive dessert for your next gathering or just someone with a sweet tooth, this Turtle Pie recipe will have you coming back for more!
23. Mini Pumpkin Pies
Celebrate the holidays with these Mini Pumpkin Pies! These little pumpkin pie bites have a tender, flaky pie crust with a creamy, smooth filling, perfectly sweet, that’s just right – not too light, not too dense. Made with better-for-you ingredients, these healthier mini pumpkin pies are perfect for everything, from a delicious Thanksgiving dessert to a holiday party recipe your guests will love and a just-for-fun weekend treat.
24. Pumpkin Delight (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Pumpkin Delight (opens in a new tab) is the hands-down BEST pumpkin dessert recipe! With layers of pumpkin spice graham cracker crust, cream cheese pumpkin fluff, and maple whipped cream topping, every bite is full of pumpkin cheesecake fluffy goodness! And with a 20-minute prep time and a 30-minute chill time, it’s so easy to make. Make this for your next fall gathering and everyone will be impressed!
25. Thanksgiving Fruit Salad (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Easy Thanksgiving Fruit Salad (opens in a new tab) recipe that’s perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a part of dessert! Made with delicious fall fruit and a cinnamon maple glaze, this sweet salad is so yummy and perfect for a crowd. Put it together in just a few minutes for a fall fruit salad that everyone will love!
26. Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Take your dessert game up a notch with the BEST ever Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake (opens in a new tab) recipe! With a pecan graham cracker crust, bourbon pumpkin cheesecake base, and topped off with a generous drizzle of sweet bourbon cream sauce, every bite is melt-in-your mouth perfection. Enjoy the flavors of fall with a cheesecake recipe that’s made to impress!
27. Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This delicious Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting (opens in a new tab) is the ultimate fall recipe! It’s light, fluffy, sweet, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavors. Topped off with a cream cheese frosting recipe that’s true perfection, you can’t go wrong with this festive cake loaf recipe!
Healthy(ish) Thanksgiving Desserts
28. Date Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars made with cottage cheese, homemade date caramel, & a buttery pecan crust for a protein-forward dessert that I’m completely obsessed with! 8 grams of protein per bar and tastes like the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. These are so good!
29. Sweet Potato Brownies
The BEST Sweet Potato Brownies! This one-bowl recipe is easy to make and perfect for a healthier version of classic brownies. Made with sweet potato puree, brown sugar, butter (vegan options available), and real baking chocolate, these fudgy brownies taste SO good. Add in optional spices for the ultimate fall dessert!
30. Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
This Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding is one of my absolute favorite make-ahead breakfasts for fall! With 23 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving, it’s super filling, and it tastes just like pumpkin pie. The fluffy Greek yogurt white chocolate topping takes it to another level and I love that I can prep a big batch of this recipe at the beginning week for healthy breakfasts all week long. It’s so easy to make and tastes like perfect pumpkin pudding goodness!
31. Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Sweet, spiced pumpkin coffee cake that’s higher in protein and SO good! Layers of soft pumpkin cake and buttery cinnamon streusel make every bite perfectly crumbly and delicious. And you’d never guess it’s made with cottage cheese! 7 grams of protein and perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or an after-dinner dessert.
32. Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars
I LOVE these easy homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars! The chocolate magic shell topping with flaky salt takes these up a notch, but you can always just mix in chocolate chips instead! Either way, you’ll love these 6-ingredient pumpkin protein bars. Every bite is full of pumpkin spice and chocolatey goodness!
33. Pie Crust Cookies
Want to know what to do with leftover pie crust? Make these Pie Crust Cookies, of course! Sweet, crunchy, and delicious, these cookies are so addicting and melt-in-your-mouth perfection for the holidays. Make these easy Pie Crust Cookies in about 25 minutes or less for a sweet treat that the entire family will love!
34. Pumpkin Crunch Squares
These Pumpkin Crunch Squares with a salted chocolate magic shell topping are the BEST healthy fall treat! Made with creamy almond butter, real pumpkin, crumbled rice cakes, pumpkin spice, and sweetened with maple syrup, then topped with dates, peanuts, and a chocolate magic shell topping with a sprinkle of sea salt. Every bite is full of chocolatey, pumpkin, peanut flavors and the best crunchy texture!
35. Apple Cinnamon Cookies
These Apple Pie Cookies are one of my favorite treats for fall! With buttery, cinnamon apple goodness, brown sugar oats, and a white chocolate drizzle, every bite of these soft oatmeal cookies is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
36. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Honestly, what’s better than chocolate cake? I love this recipe because it’s truly perfect for any occasion and season. Spring, summer, fall, winter – this healthy chocolate cake can be dressed up or down and is always a classic tasty treat. It’s like the little black dress of desserts. And with this Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake w/ Tahini Chocolate Icing recipe, your dessert game will surely be a stunner!
37. Pumpkin Butter Date Bark
This Pumpkin Butter Date Bark is perfect for when you’re craving candy, but also want a healthier treat! Simply layer dates, almond butter, pumpkin butter, and top with melted chocolate. Add your favorite toppings (such as flaky sea salt, pepitas, and walnuts), then set in the freezer and enjoy! Every bite is full of chocolatey pumpkin date caramel goodness.
38. Apple Crumble Parfaits
This healthy Apple Crumble Parfait recipe is perfect for an easy fall dessert or breakfast idea! Made with a warm, sweet gluten-free oatmeal crumble, then layered with vanilla yogurt, cubed apples, and maple syrup, every bite is full of cozy fall flavor. These single-serving apple crumble parfaits can be put together in just 5 minutes for a sweet treat you’ll love!
39. Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Creamy, chocolatey, and delicious Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Pudding! This healthy pudding recipe is fiber-rich, low prep, and easy to put together. Plus, it’s perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast! Make this indulgent chia seed pudding recipe for a treat you’ll absolutely love!
40. Dark Chocolate Fudge (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Dark Chocolate Fudge Recipe (opens in a new tab) is one of our absolute favorite holiday treats! We make it every single year to serve at parties and give as gifts, and our friends and family always ask for the recipe. It’s unbelievably easy, comes together on the stovetop in just a few minutes, and sets into the most perfect, melt-in-your-mouth squares. Whether you’re filling a cookie box, bringing a dessert to share, or stocking your freezer for the season, this fudge is always so good!
41. Vegan Caramel Sauce
The BEST Vegan Caramel Sauce recipe made with dates, vanilla, almond milk, and a dash of sea salt. This recipe is perfect for topping ice cream, brownies, making caramel apples, drizzling on lattes or even adding to yogurt. Make this easy vegan caramel in 5 minutes or less!
42. Apple Goat Cheese Puff Pastry (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Creamy, sweet, and so flavorful. This Apple Goat Cheese Puff Pastry (opens in a new tab) recipe is the BEST appetizer, brunch treat, or even delicious dessert! Make these easy, effortless tarts in no time at all for a treat that everyone will enjoy.
43. Vegan Salted Caramel Cookies
Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies that are truly INCREDIBLE. Made with delicious date caramel, a vegan chocolate cookie base, dark chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of gourmet salt on top, every single bite is heavenly. This easy-to-make cookie recipe is such a hit!
44. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Craving something sweet and satisfying? Try this quick and easy no-bake Cookie Dough Dip Recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without needing an oven! It’s gluten-free, healthy, and perfect for dipping with fresh fruit or crunchy graham crackers.
45. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Date Bars
Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Date Bars that are the BEST healthy sweet treat! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, and full of delicious ingredients. Whether you’re making these for a healthy sweet snack at home or for a gathering, every bite is full of chocolatey date caramel melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
46. Cranberry Ambrosia (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)A little bit sweet, a little bit tart, and a whole lot of easy – this Cranberry Ambrosia (opens in a new tab) s one of our TOP holiday side dish recipes! Whip it up in just 5 minutes, let it chill, and serve. Everyone will be asking for the recipe as they come back for seconds!
47. Vegan Cookie Bars
These Vegan Cookie Bars are SO good! You wouldn’t believe that they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. These delicious chocolate chip cookie bars are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and full of melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
48. Healthy Fudgy Tahini Brownies
These Fudgy Tahini Brownies are exactly what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way! They’re easy to make and full of extra fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness. You’d never guess the secret ingredient: tahini! Make these dairy-free and gluten-free brownies for a crowd, baking with the kids, or just an everyday sweet treat.
49. Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
Make this chocolate mousse parfait with cottage cheese, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries for a decadent, protein-forward dessert!
50. Apple Cinnamon Cake (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe (opens in a new tab) is soft, fluffy, and infused with an incredible cinnamon sugar swirl and chunks of apples. It’s finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze that’s SO good!
51. Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies are the BEST! Healthy and oh-so-yummy, you’ll love every soft and chewy bite of these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies. The tahini adds an extra gooey texture to these cookies, and the dark chocolate chips truly take it to another level. For a delicious cookie recipe that’s ready to eat in less than an hour, these are the absolute best!
52. Almond Joy Dates
These Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates are a healthier version of the beloved candy! Medjool dates filled with coconut yogurt, creamy almond butter, and coated in dark chocolate topped with shredded coconut, flaky salt, and chopped almonds, these date bites are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and SO good. They’re the perfect sweet treat!
53. Snickerdoodle Cake (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Fluffy, perfectly moist cake with layers of cinnamon sugar swirl and a cream cheese icing drizzle. This Snickerdoodle Cake (opens in a new tab) recipe is so delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion!
54. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies (opens in a new tab) that are perfectly soft and chewy! With a lightly crispy edge and a soft, creamy center, then topped with a pumpkin spice brown sugar topping, the pumpkin and cheesecake flavors really come through. This fall cookie recipe is easy to make and will definitely impress!
55. High Protein Brownies
Protein Brownie Bites that are the perfect little sweet treat! Whether you’re making these as a healthy snack or mini dessert, these mini protein brownies are melt-in-your-mouth good. Made with 5 simple ingredients, this recipe is refined sugar-free, gluten-free, contains no flour, and dairy-free/vegan. I love prepping these mini brownie bites and having them on hand for whenever I’m craving chocolate!
56. Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake
Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake that’s sweet, creamy, and perfect for any occasion! With hints of ginger, cinnamon, roasted pear slices, and a drizzle of honey, every slice is so good. Whether you’re taking this cheesecake to a holiday party or just craving a wholesome treat at home, every bite is full of flavorful creamy cheesecake goodness!
57. Cottage Cheese Brownie Cookies
Why choose between brownies and cookies when you can have both with this easy Brownie Cookies Recipe? I recently made these for a small get together with friends and I knew I had to share the recipe right away! These cookies are made with a fudgy chocolate batter full of dark chocolate chunks, shaped into cookies, and baked until lightly crisp around the edges with soft chewy centers. And because they’re secretly made with cottage cheese, each cookie has 5 grams of protein!
58. Butterscotch Pecan Pie (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Butterscotch Pecan Pie (opens in a new tab) is the best of the best! With a buttery, flaky pie crust and a gooey pecan pie filling that’s taken to the next level with the cozy, sweet, and warming flavors of real butterscotch, this fall dessert is incredibly delicious. Top it off with whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle for a recipe that will leave everyone wanting more!
59. Pomegranate Pecan Cottage Cheese Parfaits
This Pomegranate Pecan Cottage Cheese Parfait is sweet, creamy, and has 18 grams of protein, making it one of my favorite meal prep breakfasts. With layers of whipped cottage cheese, crunchy pecan streusel, and juicy pomegranate arils, it provides delicious fall flavors and tastes like dessert but comes together with hardly any cooking.
60. Maple Whiskey Pudding Cake (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Maple Whiskey Pudding Cake (opens in a new tab) made with bourbon, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Top it off with ice cream for an easy-to-make dessert recipe that everyone will be completely obsessed with!
61. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Bites
These Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Dates taste just like the candy but are a lot healthier and so easy to make! Medjool dates stuffed with a sweet, hazelnut and cottage cheese filling, dipped in chocolate, and then topped with even more hazelnuts. I love making a big batch of these around the holidays for parties or just a sweet treat at home, and my kids love helping me make them!
62. Cottage Cheese Protein Brownies
Cottage Cheese Brownies that have 6 grams of protein, easy to make, and come together in under 25 minutes! These are my go-to treat whenever I’m craving all a classic fudge brownie, but want something that’s healthy and made with wholesome ingredients. After testing this recipe many times, I can honestly say these are the BEST healthy protein brownies and work perfectly great every single time! Each bite is full of melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness – they’re so good!
63. Baked Apple Croissant (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)This Starbucks-inspired Baked Apple Croissant (opens in a new tab) recipe has been tested to perfection and is about to become your new fall obsession! With only 7 ingredients, these flaky, soft, cinnamon apple-filled treats couldn’t be simpler to make. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with something truly special.
64. Oatmeal Cream Pies
I love this Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe! Growing up, Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies were one of my favorite treats. So, I had to create them for my Foods We Grew Up On series, and they taste even better than the original if I’m being honest. Made with simple ingredients like oats, almond flour, and cottage cheese for a little extra protein, they’re soft, chewy, perfectly spiced, and filled with a sweet, fluffy cream filling.
65. Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Chocolate Chunk Cottage Cheese Cookies are life changing! Crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the center, and studded with melty chocolate in every bite, they’re the super thick bakery-style cookies I’ve been dreaming of, but higher protein! Plus, they’re simple and easy to make, meaning they’re the perfect kid-friendly treat that’s foolproof and great for every occasion. You’d never guess these cookies are made with cottage cheese!
66. Dulce De Leche Chia Seed Parfaits
I’ve been making this Dulce De Leche Chia Seed Parfait recipe for YEARS and it’s one of my favorite healthy breakfasts! With 15 grams of protein, these easy chia pudding parfaits come together in just 10 minutes and can even be meal-prepped the night before. The dulce de leche gives this pudding the BEST sweet and creamy taste and texture. Every bite is SO indulgently delicious!
67. Black Bean Brownies
I’m officially Black Bean Brownies obsessed! While I have to admit that I was skeptical at first, I’ve now eaten half a pan of these brownies all by myself in just 3 days. They’re THAT good. Thick, perfectly sweet, and full of indulgent chocolate chunks, they taste just like fudgy brownies from a bakery but are made with way more protein and fiber for a sweet treat that actually keeps me full. My kids love them, too, and they have no idea that they aren’t “regular” brownies!
