Healthy Thanksgiving Menu

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in just a few days!  Time really flew this year!!  If you are planning your menu for Thanksgiving and find yourself struggling with finding some healthy recipes, look no further.

Here is a sample menu that you can make or choose a dish or two to bring to your holiday gathering.  Please let us know if you have any additional healthy favorite recipes that you would like to share!

Please click on the food item for all recipes!

Breakfast

Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake – This is a delicious healthy smoothie to give you energy and get your day started right before the holiday feast begins!  This recipe is actually compliments of my mom – visit her blog at www.PaleoSimplified.com.

Appetizers

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup – Excellent soup that I made for dinner last week that is light, healthy, and has a great flavor.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Crudites – Perfect light appetizer for the Thanksgiving holiday.  It is a tradition in our family to always have an antipasti plate (with olives, roasted peppers, etc.) and this is a great addition to an appetizer plate or served alone.  Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Dish

Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White Wine Gravy – Rather than using a conventional supermarket turkey that has been “enhanced” with sodium solution, chose an organic turkey.  This turkey recipe is from Eating Well.

Sides

Mashed Rutabaga with Sauteed Onions – This is an excellent Paleo (gluten free, dairy free) side dish that you can serve with your turkey feast!  Make it in place of mashed potatoes for a healthier option.  Tastes similar to a mild turnip!  Also from www.PaleoSimplified.com.

Wild Rice, Pecan, and Fruit Stuffing – Swap out the traditional bread stuffing with this healthy alternative.  I found this recipe on Bon Appetit!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert

Skinny Apple Cobbler – If you are going to eat dessert – try to have portion control and not go overboard!  This is a great recipe will save you loads of calories as compared to your traditional apple pie recipe, but you won’t taste the difference!

Gluten-free Cranberry Peach Crumble  – Try this fruit crisp for a sweet finish on your Thanksgiving dinner!  This recipe comes from a wonderful blog called Gluten Free Goddess.

I hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving!!  If you make any of the dishes above, or your own healthy dish, please post a photo on our Facebook page.

Have a happy holiday,
Laura