No need to blow your healthy diet. Get all the best low carb and keto Thanksgiving recipes here for a happy and indulgent holiday!
Are you still wondering what to cook for Thanksgiving this year? Or at least, what to cook that will fit your low carb diet and yet still be delicious enough to satisfy? Never fear, I’ve got you covered. I searched high and low for the best low carb Thanksgiving recipes the internet has to offer. I worked on this list for a long time, trying not to duplicate too many of the goodies from last year’s post!
Here’s the deal. I figure you know how to make turkey low carb. Slap some butter on that thing, sprinkle it with herbs, toss it in the oven. If you’re desperate for gravy, collect the pan juices, reduce them in a pan and add your thickener of choice – I like arrowroot starch but many people prefer xanthan gum so it will have fewer carbs. If you’re still uncertain, check out this primer on low carb gravy by Laura Dolson. Or go hog wild and make this BACON GRAVY from Fluffy Chix Cook to go with your turkey (bacon and turkey? A match made in heaven!).
Cranberry sauce? That’s ridiculously easy to make low carb as well. You don’t need me for that. Just grab a bag of berries, put them in a pan with a cup of water and the low carb sweetener equivalent of a cup of sugar, bring to a boil and cook until most of the berries have popped (about 10 minutes). Bam!
But it’s all the other things that get a little tricky. Apps and sides and dessert, that’s where you might find yourself floundering. But you don’t have to suffer without all of your favourites. From low carb stuffing to sugar-free pumpkin pie, there are recipes here to suit all your needs!
Appetizers & Cocktails
Who says you can’t enjoy a drink or two on your low carb diet? These sugar-free cocktails and keto snacks will keep your party humming along in a healthy fashion.
Pumpkin Pie Martini from All Day I Dream About Food
Low Carb Cranberry Juice from Fluffy Chix Cook
Cranberry Ginger Mulled Wine from All Day I Dream About Food
Cheddar Cheese Straws from All Day I Dream About Food
Pumpkin Spice Hot Buttered Coffee from Healthy Living How To
Green Bean Chips from Whole New Mom
Low Carb Sausage Rolls from Up Late Anyway
Parmesan Garlic Cocktail Nuts from All Day I Dream About Food
Stuffing
The best part of any Thanksgiving meal is the stuffing. And yes, there is such a thing as low carb stuffing recipes. All the best ones are right here!
Spicy Sausage & Cheddar Stuffing from All Day I Dream About Food
Southern Cornbread Stuffing from Buttoni’s Low Carb Recipes
Grain-Free Paleo Biscuit Stuffing from Deliciously Organic
Cauliflower Sausage Stuffing from I Breathe I’m Hungry
Pork Rind Stuffing from Linda’s Low Carb Recipes
Cheddar Beer Bread & Sausage Stuffing from Jones Dairy Farm
Keto Stuffing from The Nourished Caveman
Sides
Non-starchy veggies make tasty low carb holiday side dishes. Think Brussels sprouts, spaghetti squash, and cauliflower for healthy keto sides.
Sour Cream & Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower from All Day I Dream About Food
Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash from A Sweet Life
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin from Kalyn’s Kitchen
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Thyme from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Green Bean Bundles from Maria Mind Body Health
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Browned Butter from A Sweet Life
Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Casserole from A Sweet Life
Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce from A Sweet Life
Holiday Cheesy Cauliflower from Luscious Low Carb
Green Bean Casserole from Peace, Love and Low Carb
Sweet Potato Casserole from Maria Mind Body Health
Breads & Biscuits
Low carb cornbread? Yep! Except it really isn’t made with any corn at all. Coconut flour has a surprisingly corn-like flavour when baked into muffins and skillets. If you have my book, The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, check out the skillet cornbread recipe on p. 118. It’s divine!
Cheddar Drop Biscuits from All Day I Dream About Food
Cheddar Jalapeño Cauliflower Muffins from I Breathe, I’m Hungry
Garlic Parmesan Biscuits from Satisfying Eats
Cranberry Jalapeño “Cornbread” Muffins from All Day I Dream About Food
Mile High Keto Biscuit Mix from Fluffy Chix Cook
Cheesy Skillet Bread from All Day I Dream About Food
Desserts
Oh yeah, now we’re talking. Yes, you can enjoy dessert, because we’ve got everything from low carb pecan pie to keto pumpkin pie to sugar-free gingerbread bars!
The Ultimate Low Carb Pecan Pie from All Day I Dream About Food
Pumpkin Pie from The Low Carb Diet
Pumpkin Chai Mug Cakes from I Breathe, I’m Hungry
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake from Healthy Indulgences
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars from All Day I Dream About Food
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling from No Bun Please
Candy Corn Cookies from Swerve Sweetener
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies from Kate’s Healthy Cupboard
Tori says
What a crazy good list and just in time! Thanks!!
btw, do you have a link button I could post on my blog?
Carolyn says
Like a “grab my button” kind of thing? I used to but I didn’t think they were very useful.
Kathleen says
Thanks for this! These look really good!
Cw says
Thank you so much!Your blog inspire me with cooking!
Your one of my all time fave blog!
Carolyn says
Thanks so much!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Carolyn, love all of these low carb options! You are right! We don’t have to go crazy overboard on Thanksgiving!
KalynsKitchen says
Sounds like a great collection of ideas, and thanks for including me!
Catherine says
All wonderful suggestions to have for the holiday. Catherine
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry says
Hey chick, great list! Thanks for including a few of my recipes on it! I can’t wait to try your Cheddar Beer Bread and Sausage Stuffing!!!
Joleen says
This is just what I was looking for. I’m on the loaded gun diet and I eat everything just less then I’d want to. But Thanksgiving is coming and I’m already having panic attacks.
Carolyn says
What is the loaded gun diet?
Gwen says
GREAT recipes! Hoping you can give me advice for my fave scalloped oysters. Know the oysters, heavy cream and butter are great for my keto plan. BUT — what’s the best substitute for 3 cups of bread crumbs? Don’t need the crunch of pork rinds. Should I just make low-carb bread recipe then dry it and crumble? Other thoughts from anyone?
Carolyn says
I think you’ve already nailed it. You could use a couple of possible recipes for the bread crumbs. This one would be good: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2011/12/almond-flour-bread-and-french-toast-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html
Cheryl P says
Thanks for putting this list together, Carolyn! Lots of work in this. 🙂 I noticed that you don’t have any recipes from Gourmet Girl Cooks http://www.gourmetgirlcooks.com/ I would recommend her highly. I really enjoy several of her recipes – and my boyfriend LOVES her “Easy biscuit” recipe (which I modified to make short bread out of for strawberry shortbread). I personally love her Zucchini bread!
I haven’t tried these yet, but she also has a recipe for Grain-free Shuffing Bread Cubes http://www.gourmetgirlcooks.com/2013/11/grain-free-stuffing-bread-cubes-use-in.html
Carolyn says
I often include Gourmet Girl in my round-ups, I just didn’t happen to find a recipe I wanted to include this time. Thanks!
Susie T. Gibbs says
Holy Cow! It’s the Holy Grail of Thanksgiving Feast Food!!! Great round up Carolyn!! Can’t wait to try so many of these recipes. Thank you for including the Fluffys!!!
Vikki Johnson says
Do you have the nutritional info for the Brûlée?
Thanks so much for the list.
Carolyn says
I don’t, actually but you can use My Fitness Pal to find out.
Buttoni (Peggy) says
What a nice collection of Holiday recipes, Carolyn. And thank you for including my Southern Cornbread Stuffing among them.