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. If you need some ketogenic Thanksgiving recipes then look no further, as we’ve compiled a list of keto Thanksgiving recipes that you and your family are guaranteed to love.
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. Perhaps something you find in this list. That will make dinner feel less restrictive since you can the main course as well as either a side dish or a dessert.
- 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 Dessert Recipes
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. The first one uses sugar-free maple syrup for the filling in order to avoid using artificial sweeteners. The second keto-friendly pecan pie uses gelatin to bind the filling together. Although both pies avoid using sugar, there’s enough butter to make this dessert a delicious addition to your keto Thanksgiving dinner!
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. Smooth spiced pumpkin filling that just warms you from the inside out. Notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger will fill your house like a natural bakeshop style candle. Make it even more festive with a sprinkling of cinnamon and a dollop of whipped cream. This easy gluten and sugar free version will have your family amazed that this recipe is even keto.
Flaky Keto Pie Crust (1g Carb Per Slice)
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. The sweet one uses cream cheese in it to give it a sweet and creamy taste. The second one uses Xantham gum to keep the crust together and has extra butter so you can be sure that all your pies on the table will be a family favorite. With these crusts, all your desserts can be low-carb, sugar-free, and delicious. Plus, they use almond flour and coconut flour to make it gluten-free for all your guests to enjoy.
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. Dark chocolate is usually sugar-free for the most part so you can still get the delicious flavors of chocolate without breaking your keto diet. The filling has generous amounts of butter and cream to make a delicious keto dessert. With the quick and easy keto dark chocolate tart you can top your Thanksgiving dinner off with something the entire family will love.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
This low-carb Thanksgiving keto dessert recipe is great for maintaining your weight loss while bringing something tasty to the table. Plus, the portion sizes are perfect for your guests and have minimum carbs. By combining the best part of keto pumpkin pie with the creamy consistency of cream cheese, you can end your keto Thanksgiving meal with a menu item that doesn’t go against your diet. Pumpkin pie just got a big upgrade with this recipe. These cupcakes use simple ingredients and will have all your guests saying thanks!
Keto Side Dishes
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 (olive oil will be fine in a pinch) and spices to bring out the great taste that Brussels sprouts have to offer. Plus, it’s all vegan-friendly and completely gluten-free. Brussels sprouts need a delicious sauce to go with them and on this website, you can find two recipes to make whichever one sounds better for your meal plans.
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. The thing about sweet potatoes is that they are naturally sweet and have a delicious taste on their own, so all you need to do is add some butter, erythritol, and some seasonings to create a tasty low-carb dish that’s perfect for the entire holiday season.
Walnut Snowball Cookies
Of all the dessert recipes out there, these walnut snowball cookies are… the menu, and this recipe will have all your guests satisfied. Using a wonderful combination of seasonings, this recipe will give you a flavorful keto turkey. Don’t forget to brine your turkey beforehand to keep it extra moist and juicy. And the keto gravy uses xantham gum as a thickener instead of flour so you won’t be getting any unnecessary carbs.
Keto Biscotti
If you need some good dessert recipes, keto biscotti may be the right choice for you. Because biscotti are twice-baked, you will need to make sure you have plenty of time beforehand to make sure they get the time they need to bake. YOu can even add dried cranberries to give it a little extra sweetness.
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. With the added mushrooms, garlic, and onion, this casserole will have all your guests asking for second helpings. The recipe calls for canned green beans, but fresh ones could be even better (but remember to blanch them beforehand).
Low-Carb Cornbread, Baby Corn and Cheddar!
Of all the cornbread recipes, keto cornbread from this page hits it out of the park. Many low-carb cornbread recipes are flavorless, but this one is packed with deliciousness and has nuggets of corn in it for amazing added texture. Plus, you can make extra and use it for keto stuffing.
Keto Beverages
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. This recipe uses heavy cream for the base and includes almond or cashew milk to give it a delightful fluffiness. Like many online recipes, this one omits any alcohol but you can feel free to add the liquor of your choice.
More Keto Recipes
Easy Low-Carb Keto Creamy Spinach
Creamy spinach has all the things you love about spinach bound with a sweet and savory cream mixture. This recipe uses cream cheese for its creamed spinach and has a delicate blend of herbs and spices. And on account of the parmesan cheese topping, you can get a cheesy finish with every bite.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
While it’s not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, jalapeno poppers are a tasty snack that almost everybody loves. Unlike other jalapeno popper recipes, this one includes salsa in the cheese mixture to give it a little extra tang. If you want them to be less spicy, make sure you scoop out the seeds and cut out the white, waxy bits on the inside of the pepper.
Keto Gingerbread Cake
This gingerbread comes in cake form and is keto-friendly. Many recipes use regular flour, but this one uses almond flour along with brown butter and spices to pack a lot of taste in a little bite. Gingerbread is the perfect dessert to get you ready for the upcoming cold season and the cream cheese frosting adds a delicious bite to this recipe.
Keto Stuffing
Every Thanksgiving needs to have stuffing, and if you don’t want to make one that’s too out-there to fit your keto needs, this recipe is a good option for you. It follows a traditional stuffing recipe but uses keto bread chunks instead of regular bread to cut down on carbs. You can put it in your turkey or eat it on its own, either way, you will be satisfied.
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. It uses pan drippings from your turkey combined with broth, Worcestershire, and seasonings to create a savory blend that will match well with most of your side dishes.
Keto Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is a delicious side dish that everyone can enjoy. This recipe calls for low-carb noodles to replace the regular pasta and includes a hefty portion of cheese. With the optional pork rind topping, you can add a bit of crunch and savoriness to the dish that you wouldn’t get otherwise. Plus, you can use whatever blend of cheeses you want to get the taste profile that
