25 Desserts + Treats to Make this Holiday Season

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‘Tis the season for sweet treats!  Whether it’s classic chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin muffins, or chocolate brownies, you’ll find something for everyone in this holiday desserts and treats recipe round up.

Whether you’re looking for a holiday dessert option or something sweet to make for breakfast on holiday mornings, I’ve got you covered!

  1. Healthier Apple Pie

This apple pie is made with wholesome ingredients like whole grains, apples, and a little less sugar than traditional apple pie. It’s perfect topped with vanilla ice cream for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any day of the week!

Healthy apple pie sliced in a dish and topped with vanilla ice cream.

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  1. Healthy Pumpkin Pie

This easy pumpkin pie has all of the creaminess and classic flavor of traditional pumpkin pie but it’s lighter and healthier. It’s lower in sugar and made with a flaky whole wheat pie crust that you’ll love serving this holiday season.

Healthy pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream.
  1.  Apple Pumpkin Crisp

This apple pumpkin crisp is one of my favorite warm and cozy fall and holiday desserts. It’s a pumpkin spin on classic apple crisp with pumpkin puree, freshly sliced apples, and a buttery pumpkin spice and cinnamon oat topping. Serve it with my Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream for a high protein dessert!

Apple pumpkin crisp with vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.
  1. Apple Blueberry Crumble

This easy crumble is the perfect dessert to top off any holiday meal. Packed with the natural sweetness of fresh, juicy fruit and topped with a golden, buttery crumble, it’s warm, gooey, and totally irresistible.

Apple blueberry crumble in a skillet, topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream.
  1. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are soft, perfectly chewy and just absolutely delicious. Plus they’re made with 100% whole wheat flour! They’re sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

A close up shot of a whole wheat chocolate chip cookie with gooey chocolate.
  1. Cottage Cheese Brownies

These cottage cheese brownies are SO fudgy, full of rich chocolate flavor and are made with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour and cottage cheese. They’re perfect for serving after any holiday meal.

Cottage cheese brownies on a plate with bite taken out of one.
  1. Lightened Up Pumpkin Fluff

This creamy lightened up pumpkin fluff can be served parfait style layered with whipped cream or as a dip with sliced fruit and graham crackers. Great for holidays!

Pumpkin fluff layered with whipped cream in a glass.
  1. Whole Wheat Pie Crust

This easy pie crust is light, flaky, buttery and made from wholesome whole wheat pastry flour instead of white flour. It’s perfect for any of your holiday pies!

Whole wheat pie crust in a pie plate.
  1. No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

These no bake chocolate oat bars are only 5 ingredients and so easy to make. They’re fudgey, chocolatey and a great option for an easy holiday dessert!

A no bake chocolate oat bar with a bite taken out.
  1. No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Bites

Another great no bake holiday dessert! If you love Take 5 candy bars or the combination of peanut butter, pretzel and chocolate, you’ll love this one!

Four stacked peanut butter pretzel date bites.
  1. Mixed Berry Crumble

This berry crumble is bursting with juicy berries, a touch of honey and topped with a golden brown buttery topping. It’s perfectly sweet and wonderful for pairing with your next holiday meal.

A serving of berry crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  1.  No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups 

These no bake peanut butter oat cups are delicious, super easy to make, and only use four ingredients! You’ll top a creamy peanut butter base with melted chocolate to create a sweet treat with major peanut butter cup vibes. If you’re a peanut butter lover, don’t miss this one.

No bake peanut butter oat cups stacked on a wooden board.
  1. Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse has 15 grams of protein per serving and has the rich and creamy texture of a decadent dessert. Layer it with whipped cream and serve in parfait cups for a fun high protein holiday dessert!

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse layered with whipped cream in a glass.
  1. Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

These oat flour chocolate chip cookies are so soft, so chewy, and have the perfect sweet and buttery classic chocolate chip cookie flavor. If you have any gluten-free guests, grab gluten-free oat flour and make these!

Oat flour chocolate chip cookies on a cookies sheet with a bowl of chocolate chips and a jar of milk.
  1. Healthy Pumpkin Coffee Cake

This pumpkin coffee cake is a delicious twist on classic coffee cake made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and pumpkin. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or served at a holiday meal!

Healthy pumpkin coffee cake on a wooden board with a glaze on top.
  1. Protein Rice Krispie Treats

These protein Rice Krispie treats have everything you love about classic Rice Krispie treats but with 10 grams of protein per square! They’re perfectly chewy with gooey marshmallows and plenty of buttery flavor. Your whole family will love these!

Protein Rice Krispie treats with white chocolate and sprinkles on parchment paper.
  1.  Easy Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts 

These three-ingredient dark chocolate covered walnuts are the perfect combination of rich dark chocolate, crunchy walnuts and a hint of saltiness. Set these out in a decorative holiday bowl on your dessert table and they’ll be gone in minutes! They also make a great gift for the holidays.

A clear glass jar of dark chocolate covered walnuts.
  1.  Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Dip 

This creamy pumpkin cottage cheese dip is so delicious and you only need 6 simple ingredients. It’s high protein and full of sweet pumpkin pie flavor. It’s just like pumpkin pie in a bowl, and it’s sure to please a crowd for the holidays!

A close shot of pumpkin cottage cheese dip with green apple slices and graham crackers.
  1.  High Fiber Chocolate Chip Cookies

These high fiber chocolate chip cookies with oats and flax are made with nutritious high fiber ingredients but still have all the flavor of a classic chocolate chip cookie! They’re a hearty high fiber dessert option for your next holiday.

Three high fiber chocolate chip cookies on a plate.
  1. Chocolate Date Bark with Peanut Butter

This super easy chocolate date bark has gone absolutely viral on social media, and for good reason! This yummy bark combines sweet medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and chopped nuts for really delicious sweet treat. These would also make an excellent gift!

A sheet pan with parchment paper and sliced chocolate date bark.
  1. Strawberry Banana Pudding Dessert

This easy strawberry banana pudding dessert is made with fresh fruit, creamy pudding and a sprinkle of vanilla cookies. It takes 10 minutes to make, plus it’s made a little lighter than traditional layered pudding desserts but it’s just as amazing! 

  1. Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with the flavors of fall. They’re made from wholesome simple ingredients, lower sugar and a great holiday brunch or dessert!

Cottage cheese pumpkin muffins stacked on top of one another.
  1. Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries

These cheesecake “deviled strawberries” are absolutely perfect for entertaining. You’ll make a creamy high protein filling and then top your strawberries with crushed graham crackers. A serving even has 10 grams of protein!

A close up shot of deviled strawberries on a plate.
  1. Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins 

This recipe uses high protein pancake mix and a few other simple ingredients to make pumpkin muffins that are nutritious and so so incredibly good.  Whether you serve these as breakfast during the holidays, as a high protein snack, or as a dessert…these muffins will not disappoint. 

Kodiak pumpkin muffins in a bowl with a kitchen cloth.
  1. Kodiak Banana Bread 

This Kodiak banana bread has all of the warm and cozy flavors of traditional banana bread, but also packs 11 grams of protein per slice because it uses Kodiak protein pancake mix instead of flour. It’s perfectly moist and so good!  You could make this for a delicious and protein packed breakfast for Christmas Morning, or you could wrap these up and gift to neighbors for holiday gifts. 

slices of banana bread stacked on a plate.
  1. Cheesecake Fluff 

This cheesecake fluff is perfect to put out with your holiday dessert spread as a festive dip! Serve with fresh fruit and graham crackers for dipping, and watch it disappear!

Cheesecake fluff in a white bowl with graham cracker crumbs and sliced strawberries.
  1. Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough Dip

Serve this chocolate chip Greek yogurt cookie dough dip with graham crackers, pretzels, animal crackers, and an assortment of fresh fruit.

A close up shot of Greek yogurt cookie dough dip surrounded by strawberries, grapes, mini pretzels and graham cracker pieces.

Love these dessert ideas? Check out my blog post on Healthy Holiday Sides, too!

Hi, I'm Jamie

Iโ€™m a Registered Dietitian of over 10 years and I love creating simple, delicious recipes that leave you feeling good, too. Healthy eating doesnโ€™t have to be complicated! Let me show you with easy healthy recipes and realistic nutrition tips.

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