Sticking to any healthy diet can be daunting around the holidays, but luckily it doesn't have to be! This complete Keto Thanksgiving menu has everything you'll need to celebrate without the carbs.
Before I get into the menu, I feel it's important to say this ... you absolutely DO NOT have to stay strictly keto or low carb over the holiday season or any season for that matter.
Please don't let yourself feel one ounce of guilt if you are choosing to enjoy the 'real thing' over the holidays. We are only talking about a few days here and as long as you don't let it snowball, it really shouldn't hamper your progress that much.
Truth be told, if I could have one more Thanksgiving with my Grandmother's cooking I would eat every dang thing and not even think twice. Food is often a part of a family's culture and identity. It's ok to celebrate with food in my opinion.
My personal approach to the holidays is to enjoy things in moderation and with some mindfulness. I do my best not to eat foods just because they are there. I try to ask myself if it's worth the mental fog and just generally feeling icky. Sometimes the answer is yes, but honestly - most of the time it isn't.
And even with that intention sometimes I fail miserably and find myself eating things I don't really want just because they are around. And guess what ... That's ok!
Ultimately, if Keto is your lifestyle then you have to make it work for YOU and no one else. So, regardless of what you see big keto influencers saying you should do - you just do you!
Turkey is the main attraction at most traditional Thanksgiving meals and this might just be the easiest and most delicious turkey you'll ever make.
Corn pudding is a regional dish, and once you've had it no holiday meal will be complete without it! This recipe uses a sneaky swap for traditional corn that no one will see coming!
If cornbread is always present at your Thanksgiving meal, then this recipe is for you!
Do yourself a favor and go ahead and double this recipe because we all know the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftover turkey sandwichs!
You won't believe that this isn't the real thing! One simple trick takes this mashed cauliflower from ordinary to out of this world.
You can't have turkey and mashed cauliflower without gravy and this easy recipe does not disappoint!
This keto stuffing takes a little bit of work on the front end, but I promise it's all worth it! And if you prefer a cornbread dressing, you can add a few drops of cornbread flavoring to the mix!
Cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon add the perfect pop of freshness to a typically heavy meal.
These roasted green beans are a fresh spin on green bean casserole - cream of anything required!
Cooking for the holidays is hard enough! This recipe lets your slow cooker do most of the work for you so you can focus on more important things ... like dessert 🙂
Speaking of dessert what could be any better than pecans, chocolate, and a healthy pour of bourbon? Nothing in my opinion.
All the flavors of fall rolled up into one delicious dessert! This recipe is perfect if you need to make something in advance since it keeps so well in the fridge.
No Thanksgiving menu is complete without a classic pumpkin pie IMO. This recipe doesn't stray far from the original because I see no reason to mess with perfection.
So there you have it! A complete keto-friendly Thanksgiving menu. Did I miss anything? What's typically on your holiday menu?
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