Introduction to Keto Thanksgiving
It’s almost that time of year again! That’s right, I’m talking about Thanksgiving. While many people may cheat their keto diet because it’s a special occasion, it’s possible to have a ketogenic Thanksgiving dinner that’s both low-carb and keto, as well as highly delicious.
What Can I Eat at Thanksgiving on Keto?
If you’re new to keto then might be intimidated by trying to find keto options at the thanksgiving dinner table. There are some simple rules you can follow to ensure that you stick to the plan this year.
- Meat, including turkey and ham are perfectly fine. All meat options should be fine as long as there is no sauce added to them.
- Avoid the stuffing since it typically includes bread or another carb source.
- Avoid all of the obviously high carb sides like potatoes, bread, and other sugary options like traditional cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes.
- Avoid all desserts unless you have the rare relative that makes sugar free desserts.
- Bring something you enjoy. It’s best to bring a side dish or a dessert that is keto friendly.
- Other options that you will sometimes find at thanksgiving that are keto friendly are salad, veggie platters, roasted vegetables and green bean casserole (without the crispy topping).
Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
Now, onto the list of our favorite holiday recipes that you can make for the whole family to enjoy.
Low Carb Pecan Pie
What’s Thanksgiving without any dessert? With this recipe, you can get everything you love about pecan pie while staying keto-friendly. This recipe doesn’t have just one, but two different editions for low carb pecan pie.
Sugar Free Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
Call me a traditionalist, but everyone knows you can’t have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. It is THE dessert you think of when someone says to come over for Thanksgiving dinner.
Flaky Keto Pie Crust
If you want to make your own keto pie filling and just need a low-carb, sugar-free pie crust recipe then look no further. These recipes offer a sweet and savory version of a keto-friendly pie crust.
Keto Dark Chocolate Tart with Pecans
This recipe for a keto Thanksgiving dark chocolate tart brings all the deliciousness you want in a tart while sticking to a keto diet.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
This low-carb Thanksgiving keto dessert recipe is great for maintaining your weight loss while bringing something tasty to the table.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Two Dipping Sauces
No Thanksgiving is complete without some delicious vegetables as side dishes. This keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipe for Brussels sprouts uses avocado oil and spices to bring out the great taste that Brussels sprouts have to offer.
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Cinnamon Sauce
Sweet potatoes are a wonderful addition to all the holidays and Thanksgiving is no different. This delicious keto recipe will have people giving thanks on all of Thanksgiving day.
Walnut Snowball Cookies
Of all the dessert recipes out there, these walnut snowball cookies are amongst the best keto recipes.
Low-Carb Stuffing with Sausage and Cauliflower
This sausage and cauliflower stuffing recipe will bring the best of both worlds to your table this Thanksgiving.
Healthy Cranberry Relish, Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly
This sugar-free cranberry sauce recipe is a great side dish for all winter holidays as well as a ketogenic diet.
Creamy Cauliflower Mash and Keto Gravy
Keto mashed cauliflower is an amazing substitute for mashed potatoes and with a little bit of garlic and cream, all your guests will be amazed that this is actually great for a keto diet and has a good amount of fiber.
Low Carb Pumpkin Crisp
Off all the keto Thanksgiving recipes for dessert, this is one that’s low-carb, high-fat, and just plain delicious.
Walnut Cookies, Buttery and Spiced
Rest assured readers, this recipe for walnut cookies is the perfect food for those living the keto lifestyle.
Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread
If pumpkin pie wasn’t enough for you, this recipe for pumpkin keto bread will give you all the pumpkin flavor that you need on Thanksgiving.
Low-Carb Casserole, Squash, Bacon, and Pimentos
Green bean casserole can step aside because this amazing keto recipe is low on carbs and high in taste.
Loaded Keto Cauliflower Casserole
This cauliflower casserole is loaded with cheese sauce, garlic, bacon, and fresh herbs to make an all-around delicious casserole that’s high in fat, fiber, and protein.
Easy Air Fryer Biscuits
Nothing goes better with turkey than biscuits, and this keto recipe uses cheddar cheese and almond flour to create a delicious biscuit.
The Best Keto Bread
If you want some bread to go with your turkey, then this keto recipe has everything you need.
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Bone-In with Gravy
Every Thanksgiving needs some bird to go with stuffing on the menu, and this recipe will have all your guests satisfied.
Keto Biscotti
If you need some good dessert recipes, keto biscotti may be the right choice for you.
Low-Carb Green Bean Casserole
Green beans are a classic staple for every Thanksgiving meal, and with this recipe, your green beans can be the star of the show.
Low-Carb Cornbread, Baby Corn and Cheddar
Of all the cornbread recipes, keto cornbread from this page hits it out of the park.
Keto Eggnog
If you can’t wait till Christmas to break out the eggnog, then use this keto recipe to bring it to your Thanksgiving.
Easy Low-Carb Keto Creamy Spinach
Creamy spinach has all the things you love about spinach bound with a sweet and savory cream mixture.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
While it’s not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, jalapeno poppers are a tasty snack that almost everybody loves.
Keto Gingerbread Cake
This gingerbread comes in cake form and is keto-friendly.
Keto Gravy
If you want gravy to go with your holiday dinner (and let’s face it, who doesn’t), then this keto recipe will fill your needs.
Keto Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is a delicious side dish that everyone can enjoy.
Keto Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad is an extremely healthy addition to an otherwise calorie-dense meal.
Loaded Zucchini Skins
Loaded zucchini skins aren’t a traditional holiday dish, but after you try these you will want to include them at each of your Thanksgivings from here on.
