Holidays can be hard when you're trying to eat healthy or you're on a special diet. But with these Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes, you won't feel like you're missing out at all! Plus, these aren't just healthy recipes, they're all gluten free too!
Looking for some new whole food recipes to try this Thanksgiving?
Following are some fantastic Thanksgiving recipes from around the internet that are sure to nourish you in addition to tasting great.
I would love to hear which is your favorite!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles – New Grain-Free Option!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie – Bakerita
Pumpkin Pie Spice
(my DIY must have for all your pumpkin recipes)
Gluten-Free Walnut and Kale Quinoa Stuffing – Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Soft Pumpkin Cookies – me
These were a huge hit in my home. My kids say they taste like Enjoy Life cookies, but less sugar :-)! No, they are not the typical pie recipe, but they'd be a great snacking option. You could even make a cookie pie crust from them :-)!)
Easy Roast Turkey with Herb Butter – The Tomato Tart
Moroccan Carrots – me
(these are a family staple here. Kid-friendly (well, everyone friendly, really)
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – The Nourishing Gourmet
I have my own stand-by sprouts recipe, but we might just have to try this one soon!
No-Cook Pumpkin Chia Pudding – me
4-Ingredient Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce – Wholesome Yum
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This salad is not only tasty, but it's full of healthful goodness and looks gorgeous on any holiday table.
Easiest Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe
This is literally THE easiest pie crust you will ever make.
We make multiple pies using this crust recipe every year–I never tire of the simplicity of it!
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower is a delicious alternative to the carb-loaded mashed potatoes that are typically served.
Easy Pumpkin Custard
You can have the taste of pumpkin pie in a simple custard form with this delicious make-ahead dessert.
Brown Butter and Caramelized Onion Mashed Cauliflower
Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole – Food Faith Fitness
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasting vegetables makes them taste so amazing. And brussels sprouts are no exception!
How to Make Whipped Coconut Cream – Tasty Yummies
Autoimmune Protocol Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend – me
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Cranberries, and Kale – Well Plated
Cranberry Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing – The Healthy Apple
And just in case you are looking for a totally non-traditional Thanksgiving meal, one year we had a family from India over. We served My Most Requested Recipe Ever – Pakistani Beef Curry. And they brought traditional Indian fare. It was wonderful and a nice departure from the typical Thanksgiving meal.
Need even more Thanksgiving Recipes? If you're a vegan, or you are avoiding egg or dairy, these Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes will make your mouth water for sure.
Which of these Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes will you try?
Thank you for being a part of making last week’s “A Little Birdie Told Me…” at Rook No. 17 so rich in creativity and inspiration! Today’s party is in full swing, so please feel welcome to drop by and share your talent.
Yours,
Jenn
You’re welcome – and thanks for your kind words. I already shared :-).
What a great list of suggestions! Thanks for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Thank you – the stuffing was quite good!
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Thanks, Lea.
The mashed “potatoes” has me super intrigued 🙂
I think you’ll like them :-).
Some great ideas! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week.
You’re welcome! Hope you have a good week as well.
Hi Adrienne,
What a great roundup of goodies! I just love your photo of the corn it is beautiful Hope you are having a great holiday week end. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you will come back soon!
Miz Helen
Wish I could take credit for the corn photo :-). At least I can say that I have a good eye! Thanks for your kind words!
Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!
Be sure to visit RealFoodForager.com on Sunday for Sunday Snippets – your post from Fat Tuesday may be featured there!
https://realfoodforager.com/2011/11/fat-tuesday-novermber-22-2011/
Thanks, Jill!
oooohhhh….I love all of these great healthy options! Hope you have a WONDERFUL holiday:)
Thanks, Donna. Let me know if you try any of them. Working on the stuffing right now – hope it turns out :-)!
great ideas I’d love it if you would add this to my party over at https://raegunwear.blogspot.com
Hey Adrienne-
Saving this to my pinterest. Thanks for taking the time to compile all these ideas! This is our 2nd GF Thanksgiving, and I’m still planning the menu for the boys’ and me. The DH is eating the standard fare at his mom’s b/c he’s not GFCF by any means…I saw him eating Cheetos on the sofa tonight. Gah.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Hi Nicolette!
I hope you tell me if you tried any of them! We are probably making the stuffing w/ a few changes and maybe the pumpkin pie. Our hostess is making “safe” pie too, but one can never have too much! She is also making the green beans! So nice to go somewhere and eat with someone who “gets” it.
Cheetos? :-). When hubby and I met, our addiction was Jelly Bellies. We thought they were healthy b/c they had no fat. That’s a Gah.
Happy Thanksgiving! I was hoping to write a post about being thankful for autism tomorrow, but I’ll be busy. Maybe later.
Thank you for this! This is our first Thanksgiving with dairy-free considerations. I really appreciate that I can find most traditional foods I was thinking we would have to skip on this list!
You’re welcome! I’m so looking forward to trying some of these myself! I am maybe making the pumpkin pie and the carrots and the stuffing (w/o the nutritional yeast) and my hostess is making the green beans, minus the mushrooms and w/ a different kind of nuts. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh, thank you so much for this list. I’m especially excite about the GF pumpkin pie. 🙂
You’re welcome! I am going to make that too :-). I’ll hopefully post my other recipe soon for Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving!