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 do you 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.
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What is a lazy keto meal? ›

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

Should I break keto for Thanksgiving? ›

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. Mashed potatoes are off limits, along with bread stuffing, rolls, sugary cranberry sauce and desserts.

Are carrots keto? ›

The bottom line. Carrots can be eaten on keto, but it may be difficult to include them regularly or in large quantities, as they contain a fair amount of carbs. Some less starchy alternatives to enjoy raw or cooked include celery, broccoli, and cauliflower.

What are the golden rules of keto? ›

A ketogenic diet should consist of about 60–80% fat, 10–30% protein, and no more than 5–10% — or 20–50 grams — of carbs per day. Focus on high fat, low carb foods like eggs, meats, dairy, and low carb vegetables, as well as sugar-free beverages. Be sure to limit highly processed foods and trans fats.

What happens when you quit keto? ›

Going off keto may lead to gains in muscle mass. And that's especially good news if you're over 30 years; as we age, muscle synthesis begins to decrease. Less overall muscle mass means we burn fewer calories at rest and can eventually lose strength and mobility.

How to eat less than 20 carbs a day? ›

To stay under 20 grams of carbs a day, fill yourself up with lots of vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats.

How many carbs are allowed on keto per day? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Why am I gaining weight on lazy keto? ›

People who consume too many calories may gain weight, even if they are in a state of ketosis. It is, therefore, important that people keep track of the number of calories that they consume. Sticking to a balanced meal plan can help a person work toward their ideal weight.

What is the hardest day of keto? ›

Pro tip: If possible, I recommend starting the keto diet on a Thursday, as days 3 and 4 are usually the hardest part of the transition.

Will one slice of pizza leave ketosis? ›

Yes, even just one carb-rich meal can quickly get you out of ketosis.

Can you do keto 5 days on 2 days off? ›

Keto cycling doesn't have a strict definition. Some people choose to have five or six days on keto followed by a day or two off. Others will do keto for 10 to 12 days followed by three to four days off. Devine typically doesn't recommend taking more than two days off keto.

Which fruit is keto-friendly? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

Are cucumbers good on keto? ›

Cucumbers are made of 90% water and are almost calorie-free. One cup of cucumbers contains only 16 calories and 3 grams of net carbs, making it a sure fit for a keto plan.

How can I go on keto without starving? ›

Make sure you are eating enough fat. Being much more energy-dense than carbohydrates, fats are also more satiating. They will also ensure that you stay in ketosis. Increase the size of your meals with nutrient-dense foods.

What do people miss most on keto? ›

As you can see, bread is by far the food people miss the most, followed by dessert/sweets and beer. Below are our best suggestions for low-carb versions of these foods.

Is there a cheat day on keto? ›

Keto practitioners say that you can absolutely have cheat days while observing keto. But it's important that you do it right to stay in ketosis and on track with your weight loss goals.

What happens when you cut carbs cold turkey? ›

You Might Feel Dizzy and Have Headaches

It will switch to breaking down fat into ketones, an alternative to glucose. This puts the body into ketosis, or a state with elevated ketones, which have side effects such as dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches.

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