4 Thanksgiving Day Desserts Your Guests Will Love

Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, family, and indulgent feasting. While eagerly anticipating Thanksgiving dinner, let’s not forget the sweets that come after. Desserts hold a special place in our hearts during the holiday season, and this year, we have some delicious options that your guests will love. The best part? These treats are low in sugar, making them perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Let’s dig in!

4 Low-Sugar Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

1. Low-sugar Thanksgiving Cranberry Orange Cake

Ingredients

• 1 box of Notta Lotta Sugar Yellow Cake mix
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. Combine the cake mix, fresh cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
3. Whisk together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and vegetable oil in another bowl.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool before serving.

2. Low Sugar Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 box Notta Lotta Sugar Chocolate Cake mix
• 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a brownie pan.
2. Combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
3. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
4. Pour the batter into the greased brownie pan.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.

3. Low-sugar Thanksgiving Vanilla Butter Cookie Truffles

Ingredients

• 1 package of low-sugar vanilla butter cookie mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sugar-free chocolate chips or melted chocolate for dipping

Instructions

1. Prepare the vanilla butter cookie mix according to the package instructions using the softened butter, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
2. Once the cookie dough is ready, roll it into small truffle-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Freeze the cookie dough balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
4. While the cookie dough balls are in the freezer, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
5. Dip each frozen cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Use a fork or a spoon to help with the dipping process.
6. Place the chocolate-coated truffles back onto the parchment paper.
7. Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
8. Once the chocolate is set, your low-sugar vanilla butter cookie truffles are ready to enjoy.

4. Low-Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 package of low-sugar chocolate chip cookie mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. Combine the chocolate chip cookie mix, softened butter, egg, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
3. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added crunch.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
7. These chocolate chip cookie bars are lower in sugar and provide a chewy, satisfying dessert option.

This Thanksgiving, delight your guests with these low-sugar dessert options that prove you can enjoy sweet treats without the guilt. With Lotta Products’ unique plant-based sugar replacer, you can have your cake (or cookies) AND eat it while maintaining your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Happy Thanksgiving, and may your dessert table be as sweet as the memories you create with loved ones!