# Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-thanksgiving-dessert References: [myholistichabits](http://myholistichabits.com/2013/10/11/pumkin-pie-spice-ice-cream-raw-vegan/) This simple and delicious [vegan Thanksgiving dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-holiday-menu) comes from Sarah Nagel of ‘Holistic Habits.’ Her fantastic video details how to make a healthy Thanksgiving dessert that will suit the diets of vegans and raw foodists, as well as please the palate of anyone else no matter their dietary preferences. The Pumpkin Spice “Ice Cream” is created from a three simple ingredients: a mixture of [bananas as the base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls), dates for a natural dose of sweetness and pumpkin spices. She also adds coconut sugar on top of the dessert for a garnish that makes the dish look all autumn-like and toasty, but this extra step is optional. The unconventional Thanksgiving dessert would make a treat that is light and refreshing to look forward to after a hearty meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Desserts:** Create innovative vegan desserts using natural ingredients like bananas, dates, and spices. - **Raw Foodist Diets:** Design desserts that cater to the growing preference for raw foodist diets, using simple and healthy ingredients. - **Autumn-inspired Garnishes:** Experiment with unique garnishes, like coconut sugar, to enhance the visual appeal of desserts and create a seasonal aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Explore opportunities to expand the plant-based food industry by offering new and delicious vegan desserts. - **Healthy Dessert Market:** Capture a share of the growing market for healthy desserts by developing innovative raw foodist-friendly options. - **Food Garnishing Industry:** Tap into the demand for visually appealing desserts by supplying unique and seasonal garnishing products, such as coconut sugar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-day-fixins-ice-cream.md) - [Seasonal Free-From Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Thanksgiving Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-wellington.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harvest-festival-series.md) - [Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-leftovers-sandwich.md)