# Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies These Vegan Pumpkin Treats are the Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pumpkin-treats References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/mini-vegan-pumpkin-pies/) The 'Minimalist Baker' recently published a recipe for making a batch of vegan pumpkin treats that are perfect for Thanksgiving. With the holidays fast approaching, many consumers are thinking about what to serve at their annual Thanksgiving dinner. Although pumpkin pie is a beloved holiday dessert, not everyone is able to consume dishes made from eggs and dairy-products. For those who are eager to accommodate all of their guest's needs, these vegan pumpkin treats are the perfect solution. Instead of using store-bought crust, this recipe suggests making homemade pastry out of nothing more than flour and coconut oil. The pumpkin filling is made from a combination of pumpkin puree, almond milk and pumpkin pie spice. Instead of using refined sugar, the filling is sweetened with light muscovado sugar and a bit of maple syrup. The combination of healthy vegan-friendly ingredients makes these [bite-sized pumpkin pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-pecan-pies) the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert:** Creating vegan alternatives for traditional Thanksgiving dessert options. - **Homemade Pastry Creations:** The trend of making pastry or bread from home-made and alternative ingredients. - **Natural Sweetener Options:** The creation of desserts that use natural sweetener options, such as muscovado sugar and maple syrup. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore creating alternative options for people with dietary restrictions. - **Bakery:** In the bakery industry, there is a growing increase in demand for vegan alternatives that taste like traditional desserts. - **Health Food:** The health food industry has the opportunity to create more desserts that use natural sweetener options and healthier ingredient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Thanksgiving Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-wellington.md) - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md) - [Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-pie.md) - [Modernized Thanksgiving Pie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-thanksgiving-pies.md) - [Bite-Sized Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Donut Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pie-box.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Pastry Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pie-pastry-dough.md)