7 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Desserts Healthier — But Still Yum!

​1. Swap canned whipped topping for homemade whipped cream Making your own whipped cream sounds like a lot of work, but it’s seriously easy. All you need is cold heavy cream and a touch of maple or vanilla extract to create a healthier, cooler whip. “Those pre-made toppings are essentially hydrogenated oils and additives,” Cornell said. “Real cream, lightly sweetened, is one ingredient plus flavoring. You get actual nutrition, better texture and none of the ‘I can taste the preservatives’ aftertaste.”​2. Use nuts or seeds to replace part of a crust or crumble toppingDid you know that nuts are