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These Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes include all your holiday faves. Enjoy the delicious flavours you crave without all the extra calories!
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What's in this Post
- Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers
- Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Healthy Turkey Recipes
- Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you stay healthy on Thanksgiving?
It can be hard to stay healthy during the holidays, but these healthy Thanksgiving side dishes are a great place to start. Instead of cutting out your favourite holiday foods, try a healthier spin on the classics – you'll still get to enjoy all of your favourite flavours, but with less calories.
What meat is healthier than turkey?
Turkey is actually a pretty healthy protein. It's a great source of lean protein, is high in vitamins and minerals, and is low in fat (without the skin). If you want to make your turkey dinner even healthier, opt for white meat without the skin.
What are the healthiest foods to eat on Thanksgiving?
The healthiest foods to eat on Thanksgiving are any foods that are low in fat and sodium, and high on nutrients (think lots of delicious vegetables).
Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers
Pair any of these healthy appetizers with a holiday co*cktail 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
These healthy sweet potato skins arestuffed with a creamy sweet potato shallot filling with spinach and chickpeas to bump up the yummy health factor and then topped with melty cheese and baked to sweet potato skin perfection.
30 minutes minutes
This Asiago Brussels Sprouts & Kale Dip is a fall version of spinach dip and is super creamy with asiago, parmesan and cream cheese!
Make this recipe
Calories: 204.11kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.81g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 15.01g | Saturated Fat: 7.81g | Cholesterol: 46.15mg | Sodium: 583.38mg | Potassium: 303.7mg | Fiber: 1.46g | Sugar: 1.86g | Vitamin A: 2026.08IU | Vitamin C: 46.41mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1.14mg
Carrot Ginger Soup via Skinny Taste
This healthy Carrot Ginger Soup is made with fresh carrots, a hint of fresh ginger and a touch of sour cream blended together until creamy, perfect for lunch or dinner. You can make it vegan or dairy-free by swapping the cream for coconut milk.
Pumpkin Chutney Recipe via Eatwell101
This pumpkin chutney recipe is a perfect addition to any festive table for the holidays. Plus, a big jar of pumpkin chutney makes an amazing gift!
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!
50 minutes minutes
ThisSausage & Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash is going to become your new favourite Thanksgiving main – it’s the perfect comfort food!
Make this recipe
Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 2395mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3565IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
35 minutes minutes
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto is a delicious and flavourful take on fall risotto with crispy sage and butternut squash.
Make this recipe
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 20389IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 2mg
Crispy Green Bean Fries
50 minutes minutes
These Crispy Green Bean Fries are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your french fry cravings – make them in the Air Fryer or the oven!
Make this recipe
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg
Thanksgiving Paleo Gluten Free Stuffing
40 minutes minutes
This Thanksgiving Paleo Gluten Free Stuffing is a delicious healthy alternative made with a ton of veggies and packed with fall flavours!
Make this recipe
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 107.3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Fall Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette via A Mind “Full” Mom
Made with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, quinoa, and a pumpkin vinaigrette, this plant-based Quinoa Salad is a show-stopper!
Healthy Waldorf Salad Recipe via The Adventure Bite
This Healthy Waldorf Salad with cranberries and jicama is a bright and colorful twist on a classic that's perfect for the holidays!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate via The View From Great Island
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate is a super easy fall and holiday side dish that will make Brussels sprouts lovers out of everyone at the table!
Green Beans with Brown Butter and Toasted Almonds via A Cedar Spoon
This Green Beans with Brown Butter and Toasted Almonds Recipe is an easy, elegant and flavorful side dish that the whole family will love.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes {Paleo + Vegan} via Food Faith Fitness
These easy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are SO creamy and flavorful, you’ll have a hard time believing they’re secretly healthy and paleo and vegan friendly!
Mashed Cauliflower Recipe via The Cookie Rookie®
Mashed Cauliflowermay be healthier than mashed potatoes, but it tastes just as good! This healthy side dish misses out on all the calories while gaining all the flavour.
Gluten-Free Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls via My Gluten Free Kitchen
These Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls taste just like grandma’s holiday rolls. Enjoy these gluten-free rolls at the holidays and year-round. You can make them dairy-free as well!
Keto Low Carb Cranberry Sauce via Sugar Free Mom
This easy keto, low carb cranberry sauce has a hint of orange, and is perfectly sweet, but made without adding sugar and has just 5 ingredients!
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.
The Juiciest Instant Pot Turkey Breast via Eating Instantly
This is the JUICIEST Instant Pot Turkey Breast, and you can make gravy from the drippings right in the same pot within 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe via Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Thisjuicy Instant Pot Turkey Breast is cooked in the pressure cooker in just 35 minutes! It's the best way to save time preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Sriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin via Cupcakes & Kale Chips
This mouthwatering and juicySriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Tenderloinrecipe is an easy way to infuse bold flavors into a lean and protein-packed meal. And since it is cooked in the crockpot, you can kick up the sweet heat without heating up the kitchen.
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.
Skinny Pumpkin Pie via Skinny Taste
A Thanksgiving dessert table is never complete without the pumpkin pie. To lighten this up, you'll use less sugar and a thinner crust, but you can’t tell!
The Ultimate Healthy Apple Crisp via Amy’s Healthy Baking
Without a doubt, this is the BEST classic apple crisp! Sweet and tender apples are topped with spiced oat streusel. Whether you call it a “crisp” or a “crumble,” this dessert recipe is cozy, comforting, absolutely irresistible… And simple to make!
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Created by Taylor Stinson
Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!
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Rachel says
I was looking for the Whiskey Caramel Apple Crisp recipe instructions. Thanks!
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Taylor Stinson says
Unfortunately I don’t have this recipe anymore, sorry about this!
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