The best list of Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes. From appetizers to sides, main dishes & desserts -there are tons of Healthy Thanksgiving Tips!
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Thanksgiving is one of ourfavorite holidays! We love turkey, all the sides and DESSERT! Typically on Thanksgiving we eat the ‘real deal’ classic recipes – but we love that so many of you want a healthier Thanksgiving!
We’ve rounded up our best Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes, tips and tricks for you here. From appetizers to sides, desserts + more – you’ll find a recipe no matter what you’re looking for!
We also have a list of Healthy Christmas Recipes!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Video:
Healthy Thanksgiving Breakfast
We usually don’t eat a big breakfast on Thanksgiving because we want to save room for the main meal 🙂 Here are a few festive Thanksgiving Breakfast ideas:
Egg Casserole with Hash Browns is a classic Thanksgiving morning meal. It’s filling and loaded with veggies!
Sausage Egg Bake is easy to make, paleo, whole30, and so yummy. It’s veggie loaded, perfect for meal prep and delicious!
Breakfast Casserole with Bacon! This cheesy bacon breakfast casserole is great for brunch or meal prep! Delicious and healthy!
Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe everyone will love. This keto frittata is easy to make, cheesy and delicious! Perfect for breakfast.
Healthy Gingerbread Loaf is a delicious holiday treat everyone will love. Made with whole wheat flour & simple ingredients – it’s full of holiday flavor!
Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious, low sugar fall breakfast. Naturally gluten + dairy free – these muffins are easy to make and so tasty!
Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe! Made with simple ingredients, these gluten free sweet potato muffins are healthy and delicious!
Healthy Thanksgiving Meals
Of course, the classic thing to serve on Thanksgiving is turkey! We’ve included recipes for turkey below, as well as some non-traditional Thanksgiving main dish recipe!
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is so easy to put together and what I love most about it is you free up your oven for sides and desserts!
Crockpot Whole Chicken is an easy, filling, paleo/Whole30 Thanksgiving dinner! With only a few minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the work! It’s delicious! Naturally gluten free and made with only 7 ingredients.
Whole Roasted Chicken is a simple weeknight dinner the entire family will love. Made with just a few healthy ingredients- it’s paleo, whole30 & tasty!
Stuffed Acorn Squash is a simple, healthy dinner that would be great on Thanksgiving. Filled with winter flavors, naturally GF + perfect for a quick meal!
Slow Roasted Turkey is tender, with meat that literally falls off the bone and golden, rich golden-brown skin. It’s an easy, hands-off way to prepare turkey, and yields consistently excellent results.
Apricot & Sausage Stuffed Turkey Breast is the perfect substitute if you don’t want ot make an entire turkey this year! It’s healthy and delicious!
Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect way to get delicious roast turkey in about one hour without the fuss!
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The best part of Thanksgiving might be the side dishes! We love these Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes from green bean casserole to sweet potatoes, salads, and more! Also don’t forget the drinks and try this Fall Sangria!
Crispy Roasted Potatoes are an easy, delicious side dish! Paleo + whole30 friendly, these oven roasted potatoes are perfectly cooked + yummy!
Healthy Mac and Cheese is easy to make and delicious! A low calorie mac and cheese that is creamy, baked and yummy!
Green Beans Almondine is an easy + delicious side dish that is perfect with any meal! Gluten free, grain free, keto, and whole30 friendly.
Honey Roasted Carrots are the easiest side dish. Baked in the oven until soft and glazed with honey – these are the best roasted veggies!
Best Healthy Mashed Potatoes Recipe! These low calorie mashed potatoes are delicious, filling and the perfect healthy holiday side dish!
Rosemary Spiralized Potatoes is an easy, healthy side dish that goes with any meal! Baked until perfectly crispy, whole30/paleo friendly and so delicious!
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s only sweetened with applesauce and is paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free & sugar free!
Wild Rice & Butternut Squash makes a great Thanksgiving side dish because it’s colorful and a little unexpected. Since this dish is vegan and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy it!
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Saladis a delicious healthy side dish. Vegan, keto, paleo, and Whole30, these brussels sprouts go great with any meal!
Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect easy side dish! This paleo, Whole30, gluten free & vegan brussels sprouts recipe is easy to make & loaded with flavor!
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are the ultimate side dish! These Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan are so easy to make!
Lemon Roasted Asparagus recipe is a quick, easy side dish. Crisp asparagus is tossed with lemon zest, parmesan cheese + olive oil to make the most delicious, low carb, and gluten free side dish.
Apple Walnut Salad is delicious and easy to make. A salad with apples and walnuts that is healthy, fresh and great for meal prep!
Healthy Butternut Squash Soup is paleo, Whole30, vegan, and naturally gluten/dairy free. Easily made in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove! Super creamy and rich – this is a soup recipe everyone will love!
Healthy Potato Soup is total comfort food! Paleo, Whole30 + vegan, this easy creamy potato soup can be made on the stove, in the slow cooker, or instant pot or check out our Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipe
Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe is so easy to make in your instant pot, slow cooker or on the stove! Healthy and vegan!
Not Your Mama’s Green Bean Casserole has no canned cream of mushroom soup! Instead, it’s made with an easy and flavorful sauce made with fresh mushrooms, nonfat Greek Yogurt, and Parmesan cheese.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is made with just 3 ingredients! The perfect compliment to your holiday feast. Paleo, Whole30 approved, and vegan.
Honey Balsamic Roasted Acorn Squash makes a tasty, colorful side dish for any special dinner. Takes less than 30 minutes to make. Great for holiday meals!
Dairy Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a healthy vegan mashed potatoes recipe packed with flavor. They are a great plant-based holiday side dish or cozy everyday dinner side.
Wild Rice Salad with Orange Maple Vinaigrette is made with wild rice, shredded brussels sprouts, pomegranate arils, thinly sliced shallots, kale, toasted pepitas, and fresh thyme. It’s a fantastic holiday side dish!
Garlic Turmeric Crispy Parsnip Fries are sprinkled with cheese and herbs- an easy parsnip recipe for the whole family and a quick side to any meal.
Check out this post for Paleo Side Dishes!
Healthy Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian and gluten-free stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors.
Low Carb Cauliflower Rice & Sausage Stuffing is sure to please your guests at your holiday table! This excellent side dish is made on the stove-top and is ready in just 30 minutes!
Roasted Root Vegetable Stuffing is everything you love about stuffing with the added bonus of sweet roasted vegetables. Not only do the roasted vegetables make the dish pretty; but they also add another layer of texture and flavor.
Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
My favorite part about Thanksgiving is dessert! From pumpkin pie and apple pie to cookies + more – Thanksgiving desserts are so delicious!
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars are the best healthy pumpkin dessert! Just like classic pumpkin pie, in a bar! Paleo, gluten free, and dairy free – these are great for a fun fall treat or the holidays.
Healthy Baked Apples are a delicious, easy dessert! Gluten free, dairy free + made with only 9 ingredients – they’re the perfect nutritious, fun treat!
Healthy Apple Crumble Bars arethe best fall dessert. They taste just like apple pie in a bar! Paleo, gluten free, and dairy free -a must try.
Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the perfect gluten free, low fat cheesecake treat! Made with greek yogurt, low in sugar and so delicious!
Healthy Pecan Pie Bars are one of the best pecan pie recipes! Gluten free, paleo, and refined sugar free – an easy holiday dessert you’ll love!
Healthy Lemon Bars are the perfect healthy lemon dessert. Paleo, gluten free, and made with no sugar- they’re delicious and easy to make!
Healthy Apple Crispis gluten/dairy free and sweetened with just maple syrup. Naturally sweet & delicious it’s the perfect healthy dessert!
Maple Walnut Sugar Cookies are crisp, crumbly, and addictive! No eggs, no dairy, no processed ingredients, just healthy gluten free vegan maple sugar cookies.
Honey Cinnamon Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Made with all healthy ingredients, whole grain, and refined sugar-free, these cookies are festive as well as delicious.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake is also paleo, no-bake, and super creamy. It really tastes similar to a traditional pumpkin cheesecake!
Vegan Pear Crisp is easy to make and delicious! Gluten and oil free with tons of fall flavors!
If you want more desserts check out these: 30 Healthy Holiday Desserts, 30 Healthy Apple Recipes,30 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
We always have SO many leftovers on Thanksgiving. Don’t let that turkey go to waste. Use it in any of these leftover turkey recipes!
Leftover Turkey Soup is a simple, healthy soup you can make in your instant pot, slow cooker, or on the stove! A yummy, easy turkey soup everyone will love!
Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup is the best way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. An easy Turkey Wild Rice Soup recipe everyone will love!
Easy Turkey Noodle Soup is homemade from leftover turkey, it’s healthy & easy to make in the slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stove.
Leftover Turkey Chili is one of the best leftover turkey recipes! Easy to make, healthy, and loaded with flavor – this is a must try! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove.
Easy Turkey Broth is made from the scraps of leftover turkey and water! Make turkey bone broth in the crockpot or instant pot.. either way it’s so simple and delicious!
Healthy Turkey Pot Pie Soup is a creamy, delicious, paleo & Whole30 dinner! Easily made in your instant pot, crockpot or on the stove with your leftovers.
Healthy Thanksgiving FAQ
What is healthy to eat for Thanksgiving?
Let’s be real, Thanksgiving is typically not the day for many to ‘eat healthy’ but there are a few ways you can clean up the day if you’re watching what you eat! Opt for turkey breast (lowest in fat, highest in protein), make sure to have veggies on you plate, and enjoy everything in moderation! It’s only one day!
What can I make for a Traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
If I were hosting Thanksgiving, I would make something from every category on this page 🙂 An appetizer, a main dish (Turkey!), a few sides and a few desserts!
What should I take to a Thanksgiving potluck?
My favorite thing to bring to a potluck are thesePaleo Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes because they reheat very well. TheseHealthy Apple Crumble Bars are also good to bring because they don’t need to be refrigerated.
What else can you make for Thanksgiving besides turkey?
There are lots of options besides turkey on Thanksgiving! Make a whole chicken or even keep it vegetarian with making different fall soups like butternut squash soup or potato soup! TheseStuffed Acorn Squash also make for a great holiday meal!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Breast
5 from 1 vote
The best Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe that is SO easy! Learn how to cook a turkey breast in the crock pot! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
WW Freestyle Points 1
Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time : 6 hours hours
Total Time : 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Serves : 4 servings of 8 oz cooked turkey
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Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks halved
- 2 carrots halved
- 3 lb boneless turkey breast
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
Optional Gravy:
- 1 cup broth from the bottom of the crockpot base
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- pinch pepper
Instructions
Layer carrots and celery in the base of your crockpot. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables.
Mix together olive oil and spices. Brush the outside of the turkey breast with oil/spice mixture.
Add in 1 cup of stock or water to the bottom of the crockpot, cover and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Low is recommended.
You can transfer the turkey to a glass baking dish and broil to make the skin crispy for 4-5 minutes, or serve directly from the crockpot!
Optional Gravy: Take 1 cup of broth from the base of the crockpot and add it to a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil, whisking in flour and spices. Reduce heat and simmer. It should thicken almost immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Breast
Amount Per Serving (8 oz cooked turkey)
Calories 390Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 541mg24%
Potassium 825mg24%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 73g146%
Vitamin A 69IU1%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
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