20 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

These Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes include all your holiday faves. Enjoy the delicious flavours you crave without all the extra calories!

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

The holiday season is full of delicious food and treats – but that doesn’t mean you have to go overboard and eat a bunch of unhealthy and calorie-heavy foods! There are plenty of ways you can still enjoy all of your favourite flavours without the post-dinner guilt.

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where it can be difficult to eat healthy, but lucky for you, I rounded up some of my favourite healthy Thanksgiving recipes. They include everything from a classic turkey to mashed potatoes and even pumpkin pie! You can look forward to all the traditional holiday comfort foods you’re craving without a ton of fat or calories.

Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers

Pair any of these healthy appetizers with a holiday cocktail or family-friendly Thanksgiving drinks. Don't fill up on them though, the best is yet to come!

Healthy Sweet Potato Skins via Pinch of Yum

Cheesy Asiago Brussels Sprouts and Kale Dip via The Girl on Bloor

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup via Skinnytaste

Healthy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Chutney via Eat Well 101

 

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

These healthy Thanksgiving sides cover all of the bases. Make your faves, from healthy mashed potatoes to gluten free stuffing and dinner rolls, or healthy salads and veggies. Looking for even more ideas? See all of the best easy and healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes!

Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash via The Girl on Bloor

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto via The Girl on Bloor

Crispy Green Bean Fries via The Girl on Bloor

Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette via A Mind Full Mom

Healthy Waldorf Salad via The Adventure Bite

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate via The View from Great Island

Brown Butter Green Beans with Toasted Almonds via A Cedar Spoon

Paleo Scalloped Sweet Potatoes via Food Faith Fitness

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Cauliflower via The Cookie Rookie

Healthy Thanksgiving Paleo Gluten Free Stuffing via The Girl on Bloor

Gluten Free Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls via My Gluten-Free Kitchen

Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce via Sugar Free Mom

Healthy Turkey Recipes

When you want to keep things healthier for your holiday bird, white meat is always your best bet. It's lower in fat and calories than the dark meat. The crispy skin can be a danger zone, but if you really want some, indulge in a small piece and then walk it off after dinner.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast via Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Sriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin via Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

A holiday dinner just isn't complete without a little something sweet. Take the guesswork out of deciding what to serve by offering any (or all!) of these healthier dessert options.

Gluten Free Pear Walnut Crumble via It's Yummi

Skinny Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie via Skinnytaste