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While we might think of pumpkin-spice flavored coffee drinks start, autumn ushers in a whole slew of comforting, tasty flavors and dishes. At seasonal gatherings, like Halloween or Thanksgiving, seasonal desserts are particularly delicious. After all, who doesn't love pumpkin, apple and maple flavors?

Of course, although these desserts are autumn staples, they may not exist a skillful fit if you lot're on a low-carbohydrate or depression-calorie nutrition. Only that doesn't mean yous take to get without. Fortunately, at that place are quite a few spins on these classic treats that cutting down on sugars, oils and other ingredients that are best to eat in moderation. If you're looking for some inspiration or hoping to adjust your own recipes, these autumn-themed desserts are worth looking over — and, hopefully, tasting.

Salubrious Carrot Cake Cupcakes | Chocolate Covered Katie

These Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes by Chocolate Covered Katie are incredibly succulent — and yous tin can make them with saccharide-free, gluten-gratis, and/or high-fiber considerations in listen. These fluffy cupcakes cut out the empty calories in heavy oils by relying on applesauce as a source of moisture instead. Non to mention, you tin can prepare them with regular white or gluten-costless flour, depending on your preferences.

One variation has you swapping out sugar for xylitol and Stevia, a found-based sugar substitute. Autonomously from that, the recipes draw on plenty of familiar carrot cake ingredients — cinnamon, vanilla excerpt, and shredded carrot topping. And if you're looking to ready a healthier cream-cheese frosting, effort using maple syrup and Greek yogurt as the base.

Maple Oatmeal Cookies | My Nourished Domicile

These Maple Oatmeal Cookies from My Nourished Home are Fall in treat form. This yummy mixture of oats, cinnamon, and maple makes for a scrumptious seasonal cookie — and a healthy alternative to sugar cookies, especially if you bandy white-wheat flour for regular flour and chocolate chips for raisins.

Additionally, the maple syrup in the recipe helps cutting down on refined sugar, all while creating a deeply sweetness flavor profile that compliments the oats' nutty base season. To add together texture, you tin can throw in some nuts or raisins, too.

Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting | EatingWell

If yous find yourself enjoying cake more pie, these Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Marshmallow Frosting from EatingWell will have you lot licking your lips. Shredded apples help to cut down on extra oils, while ground cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and dried apples contribute to the recipe's crisp, autumnal season.

Non to mention, the apples also help to keep the cupcakes moist and compliment the marshmallow frosting topping, which is made with vanilla, cream of tartar, and light chocolate-brown carbohydrate. For cupcake fans with dietary restrictions, these treats are a slap-up fashion to get a taste of autumn.

Mouthwatering Tarts & Pies You lot're Sure to Fall For

Ultimate Healthy Pumpkin Pie | Amy's Healthy Baking

I of autumn's most iconic dishes is pumpkin pie; you can find the dessert at any fall-related gathering or Thanksgiving celebration. For a healthier spin on the creamy dessert, this Ultimate Good for you Pumpkin Pie from Amy's Healthy Baking utilizes liquid Stevia and maple syrup — rather than loaded amounts of refined sugars — to give the dessert its sweet taste.

The creamy filling, which is made with nonfat Greek yogurt and pumpkin puree, contains your favorite seasonal spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. With homemade, yogurt-based whipped cream to top off the pie, this dessert doesn't rely on added sugars to retain its classic deliciousness.

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Low-Sugar Apple Tarts | Tasty

Are you starting to require the apple-based desserts associated with fall gatherings? This Low-Saccharide Apple tree Tart by Tasty is as yummy as a traditional apple pie. Traditional pie filling is often high in added sugars, but this recipe draws on unsweetened applesauce, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cinnamon to create a delectable base. With Honeycrisp apples and an oat-based crust, this tart is a must-have — and a real crowd-pleaser.

Pumpkin Tarts | Dr. Gourmet

Looking for a personal-sized pumpkin dessert? These Pumpkin Tarts from Dr. Gourmet are certain to hit the spot. The recipe relies heavily on canned pumpkin and gingersnaps, while vanilla excerpt and Stevia add in some sweetness. To accentuate that autumn taste, ginger, cloves and cinnamon are musts. When all is said and done, yous'll have six succulent tarts that are low in added saccharide, just rich in flavor.

Succulent Autumnal Drinks with a Healthy(ish) Twist

Good for you(ish) Apple tree Cider | Hydroxycut

Nothing says fall like a glass of apple cider, right? While traditional apple cider tends to be high in unhealthy sugars, this Healthy(ish) Apple Cider puts a more nutritious spin on the classic drink. Rather than packing the beverage full of added sugars, you can use some naturally sweetened ingredients, like orange zest, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and ginger. Delicious fresh fruit and spices sit at the center of this recipe, and then you don't have to sacrifice any of that fall flavor.

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Good for you Chocolate Milkshake | Build Your Bite

This Healthy Chocolate Shake from Build Your Bite has a rich, orange coloring that gives it a stunning autumn appearance. (And this makes it a hit with the kiddos, too!) The drink gets its hue — milkshake-similar texture — from frozen sweet potatoes. So, although it's classified as a dessert, this milk shake is packed with a whole serving of vegetables. When mixing up the vanilla almond milk-based shake, yous'll also use maple syrup and cacao powder every bit sweeteners. Finally, sprinkle these beverages with a few mini chocolate chips and you've got a tasty, sugariness drink and a perfect Instagram opportunity.