40+ Low Carb and Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes (2024)

40+ Low Carb and Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes, is a compilation of the best keto and low carb versions of your favorite Thanksgiving classics. No need to search for recipes any further!

Turkey, stuffing, mashed cauliflower, green bean casserole, cranberries, and yummy pumpkin desserts. These recipes are so delicious you will never even miss the original versions. These recipes will work to curb your cravings and help you stay on your healthy eating plan for a perfect Thanksgiving meal! Bonus - these recipes are family-friendly too! Enjoy!

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Enjoy a Delicious Low Carb and Keto Thanksgiving

The holidays are tricky for those of us on diets - including me. Let's be honest, its totally frustrating because we just want to eat "normal" stuff, right? I typically spend the holidays falling off the wagon and then feeling guilty.

I am going to approach this holiday season with a new attitude. First, I am giving myself permission to sample various "non-diet" versions of tasty dishes. I am not going to eat a whole serving of it, however.

Second, I am going to set myself up for success by making these recipes which are great stand-ins for the original classics. Many of these recipes are BETTER than the original.

How great would it be to head into the holidays without feeling guilty and be able to satisfy those cravings?? Let's do it together! Check out these fantastic recipes and let me know how you like them, please! 🙂

Low Carb and Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Here are all the recipes you need to cook your best Thanksgiving ever. I've provided several versions of turkey, stuffing, gravy, vegetable sides, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin dessert recipes. All you need to do is pick one from each you'll have yourself a wonderful Thanksgiving menu planned for you and your family.

Keto Main Dishes

Delicious main dish Thanksgiving recipes from a classic roast turkey, an easy slow cooker turkey breast, and alternatives to turkey like stuffed pork loin, and a prime rib recipe. You will have plenty of options with these keto main dishes.

Juicy Turkey Recipe (Homemade Shake and Bake Turkey)

Yes, really. Shake and Bake Baby! This juicy turkey recipe is a super easy, fuss-free turkey that is tender and juicy with a delicious seasoned crispy coating. This turkey will be a huge hit with your family and guests! What's not to love? Recipe: Juicy Turkey Recipe (Homemade Shake and Bake Seasoning Turkey – Keto)

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast (Juicy and Easy!!)

This slow cooker turkey breast recipe is perfect if you need an easy fix and forget recipe. This turkey breast comes out incredibly tender and moist. The juices make a wonderful gravy as well!

Tender Slow Cooker Tuscan Turkey Breast| by Seeking Good Eats

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Smokey Paprika Bacon Roasted Turkey

The smokey paprika, rosemary and bacon? Yes! These flavors blend well together creating a wonderful, showstopping, turkey.

Smokey Paprika Bacon Roast Turkey | by Cooking On The Weekends

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Prime Rib Recipe

Yes! You could always branch out and serve prime rib along with a turkey! Maybe you don't like turkey but want to make something super easy but special? Prime rib is the perfect main dish. This recipe results in a melt in your mouth roast beef with a salted herb crust. So good!!

How To Cook A Prime Rib Roast (Prime Rib Recipe)| by Seeking Good Eats

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Cordon Bleu Stuffed Pork Loin

Another great alternative to turkey - or to serve alongside a turkey! It is easy to make (yes, really) and you'll be a star chef!

Cordon Bleu Stuffed Pork Loin| by Seeking Good Eats

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Best Leg of Lamb

Another great alternative to turkey. A leg of lamb roast is quite easy and delicious. Here's how to roast a leg of lamb. Recipe: Best Leg of Lamb! (How To Cook a Boneless Leg of Lamb)

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Keto Stuffing

Buttery and Crunchy Keto Stuffing Recipe

Buttery and Crunch Keto Stuffing Recipe | by How To This and That

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Keto Stuffing Recipe Made With Savory Keto Bread

Keto Stuffing Recipe Made With Savory Keto Bread | by I Save A to Z

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Low Carb Spicy Cheddar Stuffing

Spicy Sausage and Cheddar Stuffing | by All Day I Dream About Food

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Keto Gravy

Oh, how I love gravy. I am one of those people that puts gravy on my turkey, stuffing, AND potatoes. Here are three really good gravy recipes that are low carb. Two are using xanthan gum, and another is using a liquid reduction method and then cream to thicken the sauce. So delicious!

Ultimate Keto Gravy

Ultimate Keto Gravy | by Keto Diet App

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Keto Turkey Giblet Gravy

Keto Turkey Giblet Gravy | by My PCOS Kitchen

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Easy Paleo Gravy

Easy Paleo Gravy | by Cook Eat Paleo

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Keto Mashed Cauliflower

I know, you're thinking that mashed cauliflower could never actually replace traditional mashed potatoes. I think you will be surprised! It is actually really good.

f you're not comfortable fully replacing mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving menu, then leave them on but make yourself some mashed cauliflower. Try one of the three recipes below in advance and see how you like them.

The Best Cauliflower Mash Ever

Best Cauliflower Mash |by The Healthy Foodie

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Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes | by Evolving Table

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Keto Vegetable Recipes - Best Side Dishes

Green Bean Casserole With Bacon and Cheese

This green bean casserole with cheese and baconis so delicious you won't believe it. With green beans, onions, garlic, melted cheese, and bacon blended together in a creamy sauce and crispy topping - this will be your new favorite side dish. Recipe:Green Bean Casserole with Bacon And Cheese (Low Carb and Keto)

Pumpkin Soup

I know it may sound like I'm partial because this is my recipe, but it really is good - I promise. It's more of a savory pumpkin soup with coconut milk, curry, turmeric, pumpkin, butter, etc. So good!

Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe (Low Carb and Keto Pumpkin Soup)| by Seeking Good Eats

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Baked Zucchini Casserole

Baked Zucchini Casserole With Cheese| by Seeking Good Eats

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Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Cauliflower cheese casserole is creamy and cheesy and super delicious! Perfect your holiday table too! This side dish pairs well with many dishes, but for the holiday you'll love it with turkey, ham, goose, and even roast beef. Recipe:Easy Cauliflower Cheese (Keto Cauliflower Cheese)

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Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon | by Butter Your Biscuit

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More Keto Side Dishes!

Keto Cranberry Sauce

Delicious sugar-free, low carb, and keto-friendly cranberry sauce recipes that you will love. I'm so happy I found these recipes as the cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving dinner!

The original recipes need a lot of sugar, but the below keto cranberry sauce recipes use healthy sugar substitutes like Swerve, erythritol, monk fruit, etc.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce (Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce)

This cranberry sauce has a citrus twist that you can’t resist! This low carb cranberry sauce recipe has no added sugar – and no one will know! You can feel good about serving this whole berry cranberry sauce at your next holiday dinner. Recipe:

Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce)

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Keto Pumpkin Recipes

Oh, delicious keto pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin is something that MUST be on the menu. It is a classic thanksgiving dish. I love that there are so many tasty sugar-free, low carb, and keto pumpkin recipe options nowadays.

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Keto Creme Brulee (Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee)| by Seeking Good Eats

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The BEST Keto Pumpkin Pie

You're going to love this pumpkin pie - I promise. No one will know it's sugar free, low carb, or keto. It's crustless (you won't miss the crust) and SUPER EASY to make. Recipe: Crustless Pumpkin Pie (Keto Low Carb)

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Pumpkin Roll

Keto Pumpkin Roll | by Fit Mom Journey

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Other Thanksgiving Desserts

Chocolate Torte Recipe

Surprise! This is not pumpkin, but not everyone loves pumpkin but most love chocolate! This Chocolate Torte Recipe is simply the most delicious and decadent tasting dark chocolate cake ever. This is not a dry or crumbly textured cake. Think of it as part cake, part brownie, and part fudge. Topped with chocolate ganache and whipped cream it is so amazing. Recipe:Chocolate Torte Recipe (Keto Chocolate Cake)

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Best Almond Cake Recipe (Low Carb and Sugar-FreeCake)

An utterly delicious cake that tastes just like a Danish pastry! Seriously. Think slightly denser buttery pound cake drizzled with an almond glaze. Yum. Recipe: Best Almond Cake Recipe (Low Carb and Sugar-Free Cake)

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40+ low carb and keto Thanksgiving holiday recipes your family will love! Healthy keto dinner recipes for the holidays to help you to stay on your Keto, gluten-free and sugar-free diet! These holiday recipes are tasty for everyone - even if they're not following a ketogenic diet. From roast turkey #keto #lowcarb #thanksgivingrecipes #christmasrecipes #ketogenic #ketodiet #ketorecipes #lowcarb #ketorecipes #glutenfree #holidayrecipes #seekinggoodeats

40+ Low Carb and Keto Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to survive Thanksgiving on keto? ›

Here are some easy tips and swaps to keep keto this Thanksgiving while still enjoying those traditional favorites:
  1. Consider time-restricted eating (TRE). ...
  2. Eat off a salad plate. ...
  3. Choose dark meat over white meat. ...
  4. Stuffing swap. ...
  5. Sugar-free cranberry sauce. ...
  6. Sweet potato casserole. ...
  7. Mashed potatoes and gravy.
Nov 22, 2023

Can I break keto for Thanksgiving? ›

There Are Plenty of Conscious Ways to Have a Keto Cheat Day

Or, if it's Thanksgiving, don't offer to cook green beans or turkey (which are already keto-compliant). Instead, bring a low-carb pumpkin pie or make mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.

Is turkey skin keto friendly? ›

If you're unfamiliar with a keto diet, here's the quick explanation: It's extremely low in carbohydrates and high in fat. Meat, including turkey with skin, is fine to consume, but other Thanksgiving staples aren't.

What to eat on keto for breakfast lunch and dinner? ›

A sample keto menu for 1 week
  • Breakfast: two eggs fried in butter served with sauteed greens.
  • Lunch: a bunless burger topped with cheese, mushrooms, and avocado atop a bed of greens.
  • Dinner: pork chops with green beans sauteed in olive oil.

Can I quit carbs cold turkey? ›

Cutting carbs cold turkey means there's suddenly an overload of insulin in the blood. This can lead to physical changes, such as headaches and shakiness, and emotional changes, such as irritability and depression.

Is ground turkey OK for keto? ›

Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).

How many carbs will knock you out of ketosis? ›

Most ketogenic diet guidelines recommend limiting your total carbohydrate intake to 15-30 grams or 5%-10% of your total calorie intake a day. Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis. With keto diets, however, carb restrictions vary from person to person.

Will one slice of pizza take you out of ketosis? ›

Regular Crust

This type of pizza crust can have up to 33g of carbs without any added sauce or cheese. If you're limiting your carbs to 20-50 grams per day, one slice of this type of crust will likely kick you out of ketosis.

Will one candy bar kick you out of ketosis? ›

If you binge on a bar of chocolate (or even a small portion), it can create an insulin response that will kick you out of ketosis and derail your health and weight loss goals. It may also lead to an energy crash later, as your body burns through the glucose and looks for more to maintain energy.

Is deli ham and turkey keto friendly? ›

Cold meats that are keto-friendly include most deli meats, like sliced turkey, ham, and roast beef. Most cold cuts and keto deli meats contain additives to extend their shelf life, so they may have small amounts of carbs.

Is ham keto friendly? ›

The short answer that keto practitioners will give to this question is, “Yes, ham is keto-friendly.” In its natural state, ham is high in fat and protein while having virtually zero carbs.

Can I start keto cold turkey? ›

Consider easing in. “Prior to starting a keto diet, individuals may benefit from tapering down their carbohydrate intake, instead of reducing carbs cold turkey,” says Lara Clevenger, a ketogenic dietitian-nutritionist with a private practice in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

What is the best first meal for keto? ›

What to eat in the first week of your keto diet
  • Breakfast: You can fry two eggs in butter and serve them with sauteed greens of your choice.
  • Lunch: Go with a bunless burger and top it with vegetables of your choice (mushrooms, tomatoes, or peppers) and some cheese and avocado.

What is a dirty keto meal? ›

Some of the most common dirty keto foods include the following: Processed cheese. Processed oils, such as vegetable oil, hydrogenated oil, trans fats, mayonnaise, and canola oil. Processed meat, such as bacon, pork rinds, hot dogs, and pre-packaged meats. Soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners and other ...

What should I eat first in the morning on keto? ›

Eggs are a great keto diet choice, and you can ply yourself with fiber, vitamins, and minerals by eating an omelet with low-carb veggies. Try onions, mushrooms, garlic, spinach, bell pepper, and squash as options.

How do I get back into ketosis after Thanksgiving? ›

Here are a few tips to help you get back into ketosis:
  1. Try intermittent fasting. Combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet may help your body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat ( 9 ).
  2. Track your carb intake. ...
  3. Try a short-term fat fast. ...
  4. Exercise more. ...
  5. Try a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplement.
Jun 2, 2020

Can I break my diet for Thanksgiving? ›

"It is absolutely no big deal," she says. "I can promise one day of more indulgent eating is not going to result in lasting weight gain (or) derail any progress that you've made." There are, however, unhealthy behaviors that are common around this time of year that may fall into the category of disordered eating.

How do I stop starvation mode on keto? ›

It sounds impossible, but it's not. Yes, you have to cut out most carbs to make this happen. But you also need to increase your nutrition. Keeping an abundance of nutrients in your diet tells your body that it's not starving.

How to do keto when you're broke? ›

How Do You Follow Keto on a Tight Budget?
  1. Research and follow a meal plan. ...
  2. Buy foods in bulk. ...
  3. Prepare meals ahead of time. ...
  4. Choose inexpensive meat cuts and produce. ...
  5. Skip grass-fed, organic, and free-range options. ...
  6. Look for meat that's on sale. ...
  7. Chop them yourself! ...
  8. Stock up on frozen veggies and fruits.

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