Our Favourite Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Abbey’s Kitchen- Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Yeah, you pretty much need this in your life if you want to make a meal full of healthy Thanksgiving recipes.
Pinch of Yum- Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Herbs
311kcal, 30gfat, 10g cho, 2g fibre, 4g sugar, 11g protein
Perfect Meatless Monday idea after all that turkey.
Nutty Nutrition- Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
179kcal, 7g fat, 24 g CHO, 5g fibre, 10g sugar, 3g protein
Coconut milk makes this delicious soup creamy and gives a great flavour.
Avocado a Day Nutrition- Kale, Caramelized Onion and Apple Stuffing
305kcal, 15g fat, 38g CHO, 6g fibre, 8g sugar, 9g protein
Sweet, savory, and crunchy with a crisp top, this stuffing hits every note!
Nourished Simply- Cranberry Sauce
51kcal, 13g CHO, 1g fibre, 12g sugar
A Thanksgiving staple, this recipe is easy and the perfect accompaniment to all Thanksgiving dishes. It also makes a great spread for next day turkey sandwhiches!
Lean Green Bean- Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing
293kcal, 9g fat, 43 g CHO, 3g fibre, 13g sugar, 14g protein
Adding wild rice to this classic stuffing gives a nutty flavour, not to mention an extra whole grain health kick!
View from the Great Island- Apple Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts
50kcal, 2g fat, 8g CHO, 8g sugar
With this recipe, you won’t hear kids complaining about having to eat brussel sprouts again.
Mom on Time Out- Marsala Roasted Carrots
94kcal, 4g fat, 14g CHO, 3g fibre, 6g sugar, 1g protein
Save some wine for this dish and you won’t regret it.
Creme de la Crumb- Apple Crisp Stuffed Baked Apples
330kcal, 12g fat, 57g CHO, 4g fibre, 45g sugar, 2g protein
A great healthier alternative dessert option to pumpkin pie. These are also a great breakfast option!
Roasted Root- Butternut Squash and Root Vegetable Chilli with Pears
219kcal, 8g fat, 30g CHO, 7g fibre, 7g sugar, 8g protein
Red wine, cinnamon, cocoa, pears, and hearty, nutritious veggies come together in this warm and satisfying dish. Love healthy Thanksgiving recipes like these!
Good Life Eats- Butternut Squash Kale and Quinoa Stuffing
337kcal, 12g fat, 54g CHO, 6g fibre, 17g sugar, 8g protein
A gluten free stuffing option, because dietary restrictions shouldn’t limit you at this delicious time of year!
Do you have any great healthy Thanksgiving recipes? What are some of your family’s favourite Thanksgiving recipes that you’d like to see get a healthy eating makeover? Leave us a message below and we’ll try to lighten them up!
Contribution by #RD2B Olivia Cupido
Updated on October 4th, 2021
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Sue Marie says
I saw a segment on Nov. 7th’s Dr. Oz where you made something he referred to as breadless stuffing. I searched for that on this site and nothing was found. I then searched stuffings and cauliflower stuffing and still haven’t found it. I would love to try this.
Abbey Sharp says
Hi there! There isn’t actually a recipe for it, but you can follow the recipe from this video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4f70iF9sx/ I hope that helps!
Tee says
I kinda feel like my life just changed ? Too much awesome going on for one post! Can’t wait to jump into making all of these!
Abbey Sharp says
enjoy Tee!
Christina Bauer says
Yummmmm! I’m definitely saving this for Thanksgiving dinner. I’m always looking for healthy and tasty dishes to bring with!
Abbey Sharp says
yes!! good idea
Carmy says
The squash mac and cheese looks great!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks love – its delish
Jennifer Lefforge says
Good Night I should not have read this while starving. I almost ate my computer screen! As a vegetarian thanksgiving is tough for me – i only eat the sides. These look amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
haha i hear ya!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
Looks like I just found some new ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving menu! Thanks for a great roundup.
Abbey Sharp says
my pleasure!
Tricia Vaughn says
Can I have all of these for thanksgiving? Then i would have a super healthy thanksgiving right? Wow if I could only choose one I would have to try the Butternut squash mac n cheese! The pictures is making my mouth water right now! Thanks Abbey for sharing these!
Abbey Sharp says
my pleasure love!
Kerri McGrail says
Wow girl you are getting me excited for thanksgiving! Lots of good eats is getting the wheels in my head turning for what i want to make!
Abbey Sharp says
so good right??
Heather Mason says
Yummy!! These all look delicious! Nothing makes me happier than delicious food that’s also healthy! Thanks for including my recipe 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks for making an awesome recipe 😉