Let’s be honest here. Staying on a ketogenic diet is never easy on Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or any special occasion.
Can we just let ourselves go and come back to keto after the holiday season? Well, probably. But having to deal with the terrible keto flu all over again? No thanks.
That’s why we’ll need some creativity this year to keep the fun while still staying on keto.
Here are 24 amazing keto-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that are delicious and won’t break your carbs intake.
What You’ll Find In This Post
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5 Keto-friendly Appetizers For Thanksgiving
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4 Keto-approved Thanksgiving Main Course Recipes
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5 Low-carb Stuffing Recipes
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6 Low-carb Side Recipes For Thanksgiving Dinner
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6 Perfectly Keto Desserts
5 Keto-friendly Appetizers For Thanksgiving
(No Cooking Needed) Shrimp Salad With Avocado
Avocado is the best friend for anyone that’s on a keto diet. But it can be more versatile than just being part of the salad.
Source: Ketogasm
This bay shrimp stuffed avocado recipe from Ketogasm is our new favorite. The shrimps come in ready to serve, so there’s really no cooking needed.
This recipe is definitely a delicious and healthy appetizer and a time-saver.
Creamy Avocado Cucumber Roll
If you are an avocado fanatic just like us, you are going to love this easy-t0-make recipe from Pure Elle.
This avocado recipe is perfectly low-carb and can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. It takes only 10 minutes to get these cuties on plate, making it a perfect fit for a tight Thanksgiving schedule.
Source: Pure Elle
Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprout
Thanksgiving is the time to stock up pumpkins, apples and…bacon. And you are going to love it. (Who doesn’t?)
This 2-ingredient appetizer from Fit Foodie Finds combines the greasy bacon and fresh brussels sprouts, reaching a perfect balance in flavor.
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffing vegetables are so versatile. That’s what we love about this low-carb appetizer from Peace, Love and Low-carb.
Add or replace the ingredients to your liking and it can easily become a crowd pleaser for your Thanksgiving party.
Source: Peace Love and Low Carb
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the best vegetables on a keto diet. It contains only 2.5 grams of carbs per cup and comes with rich Vitamin B6 and potassium, which are both what we need in ketosis.
Source: Eat Drink Paleo
If you are in a hurry, Irena from Eat Drink Paleo suggests to pre-wrap the asparagus and cook it before serving.
4 Keto-approved Main Course For Thanksgiving
Low-Carb Turkey Casserole
If you are having a Thanksgiving dinner for two, roasting a whole turkey can be a little too much.
Consider switching it with this delicious and cheesy turkey casserole from Kalyn’s Kitchen. Less work, less time but the same or even better flavor.
Source: Kalyn’s Kitchen
Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
There’s nothing more Thanksgiving appropriate than tender and moist roast turkey.
With this turkey breast recipe from Flavor The Moments, you’ll be getting your hands on the mouth-watering dish in about an hour.
Source: Flavor The Moments
Creamy Keto Turkey
Source: Diet Doctor
Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic, Butter and Herbs
Another Yum turkey breast recipe we adore. Victor from I Food Blogger has experimented several times to figure out the perfect temperature for roasting turkey breast.
His secret hack guarantees the meat to be tender and moist. Read his recipe here and try it for yourself!
Source: I Food Blogger
5 Low-carb Stuffing Recipes
Sausage, Celery and Mushroom Stuffing
Source: Diet Doctor
Low-carb Cauliflower Stuffing
Source: Delish
Keto Bread Stuffing Recipe
Source: How To This and That
2g Carbs Keto Bread Stuffing
Source: Low Carbe Diem
Gourmet Keto Thanksgiving Stuffing
Source: The Nourished Caveman
6 Low-carb Side Recipes For Thanksgiving Dinner
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
The perfect side dish should be able to compliment the main course without stealing its glow.
This simple 2-ingredient side from Skinny Taste is loaded with seasonal flavor and would go perfectly with turkey on your Thanksgiving dinner.
Source: Skinny Taste
Cheesy Cauliflower Puree
Source: I Breathe I’m Hungry
Gluten-free Butter Chicken
Source: Gnom-Gnom
Keto Pumpkin Pie Twist
Source: Joy Filled Eats
6 Keto Thanksgiving Desserts
Crustless Low-carb Pumpkin Pie
Source: Diet Doctor
4-Ingredient Sugar-free, Low Carb Cranberry Sauce
Source: Wholesome Yum
Easy Pumpkin Fudge
Source: Keto Connect
Keto “Cornbread“ Muffins
Source: Keto Pearls
Gluten-free Pumpkin Cookies Ice-cream
Source: Keto Connect
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake
Source: Keto Connect
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Vic
Wednesday 26th of June 2019
Yummy! I can't wait to try these recipes someday! Thanks a lot for sharing!
JOSEFINE
Thursday 28th of February 2019
Briliant!! I know that thanksgiving is so far away but I am new to keto, and this is really a helpful blog. I am still on search on what to eat and what not to eat. I will bookmark your page, so I can check it out on November!!