Thanksgiving is upon us, and I’m thankful to get to gather & celebrate again. I always start planning my thanksgiving menu WELL in advance and I’m always looking for healthy thanksgiving recipes as alternatives to classic dishes. Anyone else??
This year, I’ve done the work for you and gathered my favorite HEALTHY Thanksgiving Recipes to add to the table. Disclaimer: Perhaps I should say, “HEALTHIER” Thanksgiving Recipes – since I believe in lifestyle balance. What I can promise- REAL food with REAL ingredients.
I’ve been gluten-free and dairy-free for a long time, and I’m all about accommodating my guests on special diets. With a little forethought, it’s surprisingly simple to host a GF/DF holiday with healthy Thanksgiving recipes.
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Got any good healthy Thanksgiving recipes for me? Leave me a comment so I can check them out!
Starters
1. Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette – (by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)
2. Savory-Sweet Butternut Squash Dip (by The Facility)
3. Spicy Roasted Cashews (by Fed and Fit)
4. Grain Free Crusty Rolls (by Against All Grain)
5. Cranberry Pepita Salsa (by Noshtastic)
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Sides / Vegetables
1. Brussels with Pancetta + Cranberries (by ZenBelly)
2. Hasselback Butternut Squash (by Paleomg)
3. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes (by Real Food Dietitians)
4. GF Cornbread Stuffing (by Ambitious Kitchen)
5. Loaded Cauliflower Mash (by Balanced Bites)
6. Eggplant + Wild Mushroom Stuffing (by Paleomom)
7. Upgraded Green Bean Casserole (by A Girl Worth Saving)
8. Maple Dijon Carrots (by Our Balanced Bowl)
Bonus: Umami Gravy (by Nom Nom Paleo)
Desserts
1. Chocolate Pecan Pie (by Paleo Running Momma)
2. Pumpkin Pie Cookie Crisp (by Paleomg)
3. Cashew Cream Pumpkin Layer Bars (by Kate Daugherty)
4. AIP Apple Crisp (by Lichen Paleo, Loving AIP)
Drinks
1. Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail (by Kate Daugherty)
2. Harvest Mule (by Primal Palate)
3. Thanksgiving Punch (by Thyme & Joy)
What healthy Thanksgiving recipes look best to you? Are you going for a gluten-free, dairy-free Thanksgiving this year?
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Recipe Summary:
Starters
1. Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette – (by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)
2. Savory-Sweet Butternut Squash Dip (by The Facility)
3. Spicy Roasted Cashews (by Fed and Fit)
4. Grain Free Crusty Rolls (by Against All Grain)
5. Cranberry Pepita Salsa (by Noshtastic)
Sides
1. Brussels with Pancetta + Cranberries (by ZenBelly)
2. Hasselback Butternut Squash (by Paleomg)
3. Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes (by Real Food Dietitians)
4. GF Cornbread Stuffing (by Ambitious Kitchen)
5. Loaded Cauliflower Mash (by Balanced Bites)
6. Eggplant + Wild Mushroom Stuffing (by Paleomom)
7. Upgraded Green Bean Casserole (by A Girl Worth Saving)
8. Maple Dijon Carrots (by Our Balanced Bowl)
Umami Gravy (by Nom Nom Paleo)
Desserts
1. Chocolate Pecan Pie (by Paleo Running Momma)
2. Pumpkin Pie Cookie Crisp (by Paleomg)
3. Pumpkin Cashew Layer Bars (by Kate Daugherty)
4. AIP Apple Crisp (by Lichen Paleo, Loving AIP)
Drinks
1. Apple Ginger Fizz Mocktail (by Kate Daugherty)
2. Harvest Mule (by Primal Palate)
3. Thanksgiving Punch (by Thyme & Joy)
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