25 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking for healthy and delicious Thanksgiving recipes to round out your menu? We have you covered with appetizers, snacks, sides, main dishes, drinks, and desserts!
Thanksgiving brings decadent dishes and an abundance of food. Many come prepared with stretchy pants to eat the day away. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying Thanksgiving flavors, there are plenty of ways to lighten up your favorite dishes.
Whether you’re planning for your first Thanksgiving or are a seasoned pro, discover new delicious dishes! Below, we rounded up 25 of our favorite healthy Thanksgiving recipes to help fill your table this special day. These recipes are easy to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and are family-friendly.
With these 25 healthy and delicious Thanksgiving recipes, you can celebrate the holiday without sacrificing flavor or tradition. From appetizers to desserts, there’s something here to delight every guest at your table. Whether hosting a small gathering or a big family feast, these dishes will impress while keeping things light and wholesome. So grab your apron, try out a new recipe (or two), and make this Thanksgiving one to remember—full of gratitude, love, and nourishing food!
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving Turkey Fruit Tray
Get in the Thanksgiving spirit with this fun and festive turkey fruit tray! It’s a super easy dish that even kids can help assemble.
Fruit Cornucopias
Create a fun display for your Thanksgiving table with these fruit cornucopias. A great activity to keep the kids busy, set them up with cones and fruit and let them create their own.
Fall Harvest Snack Board
Assemble this family-size snack board, full of red and green apples, pears, grapes, caramel dip, cheese, crackers and more for your celebration.
Healthy Apple Donuts
Easily turn apple slices into “donuts” and top with your favorite toppings for a healthy snack or dessert.
Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Kale Salad
Sweet Kale Salad gets a fall-inspired spin with the addition of roasted butternut squash, pears and pecans.
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Pistachios
This shredded Brussels sprouts salad is tossed with a simple vinaigrette, apples, pistachios and feta for a delicious dish.
Sweet Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Apples
Sweet Kale Salad gets added crunch from roasted chickpeas and fresh apples for a plant-based dish the whole family will love.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
This healthy slow cooker mashed potato recipe is super easy to make. Adding cauliflower and Greek yogurt add flavor and nutrition to this side dish.
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Traditional green bean casserole gets a healthier twist. Skip the condensed soup for a creamy, homemade sauce and top with nutrient-rich almonds for a little crunch.
Creamed Spinach & Mushrooms
Give the traditional creamed spinach a healthy makeover with this rich and creamy recipe. The addition of mushrooms also adds a great unami flavor.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Parents can breathe easy serving a side of this sweet potato casserole with marshmallows with their family dinner.
Caramelized Butternut Squash
With a few kitchen staples, like butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, you can turn butternut squash into a recipe that kids will ask for again and again.
Pecan Rice Stuffed Apples
Combining fall favorites like apples and pecans, this delicious and elegant side dish is sure to add a sparkle to the dinner table.
Roasted Potatoes with Green Beans and Carrots
This simple side dish of roasted potatoes, green beans and carrots is perfect to pair with any protein for dinner.
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Turn asparagus into an elegant appetizer or side dish using puff pastry and goat cheese to make these little bundles.
Lemon Garlic Roasted Artisan Broccoli
Artisan Broccoli, garlic, lemon juice and oil are all you need for this tasty recipe.
Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
This simple roasted acorn squash recipe is topped with Parmesan for a cheesy and delicious side dish that pairs easily with any meal!
Citrus & Sage Roasted Turkey
If turkey is your go-to holiday main dish, you’ll love this freshened up version. Citrus and sage offer up tons of flavor while keeping the turkey tender and juicy.
Slow Cooker Ham & Pineapple
Who says holiday meals have to take all day? This no-fuss, slow cooker recipe keeps the ham moist and tender, and the cherries add a tart flavor your family will love.
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Turn acorn squash into an edible bowl with this nutrient-packed recipe that's vegetarian-friendly and perfect for when you're craving a comforting meal.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving dinner in a pinch! Use your air fryer to prepare this juicy and flavorful turkey breast ready to serve in 30 minutes.
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail with Cranberries
The holidays aren’t complete without a festive red, white and green mocktail! This combination of pomegranate juice, fresh lime and mint offers the right combination of sweet and tart.
Instant Pot Homemade Warm Apple Cider
Make a homemade batch of this apple cider in the Instant Pot, grab a mug and curl up with your family.
Cranberry Apple Crisp
This lightened-up spin on classic fruit crisp is sure to be a new family favorite for the holidays.
Mini Apple Pie Empanadas
These mini apple pie empanadas are portioned just right for a sweet treat without going into a sugar overload.
Great suggestions for the holiday! It’s easy to forget that even though Thanksgiving is known for copious amounts of food, there are healthy alternatives to consider as well.