While many look forward to celebrating the holidays, this season can be particularly stressful for those with more restricted diets or who simply aim to eat healthfully.
If you’re working to reduce your intake of sugars, processed carbs, or gluten, these recipes offer a perfect way to indulge in delicious, festive foods while still feeling your best. They’re packed with colorful, phytonutrient-rich foods that support both a healthy brain and body. Best of all, every recipe is gluten-free, with many options that are dairy free, keto, or paleo-friendly, too.
We have updated our Thanksgiving recipe selections with new favorites from our staff. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we have!
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for these scrumptious, gluten-free recipes:
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Salads
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Entrees (Vegetarian)
- Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Salads
Photo by Cookie and Kate
(DF= dairy-free, P = paleo, K = keto)
- Autumn Kale Salad with Fennel, Honeycrisp and Goat Cheese (P, DF*)
- Cranberry Quinoa Salad (P, DF*)
- Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette (K, DF*)
These recipes can be made dairy-free (DF*) by removing the cheese or substituting with your favorite non-dairy cheese or protein.
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Sides
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Packed with phytonutrients, fiber, and irresistible flavor, these sides will make vegetables the true highlight of your Thanksgiving feast. They’re so delicious, they’ll easily fill up your entire plate. Each bite celebrates the natural goodness of the season, leaving you satisfied and craving more.
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes (DF, P)
- Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds (DF, P)
- Herb Roasted Acorn Squash (DF*, K)
- Mashed Cauliflower (DF, P, K)
- Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes (DF, P)
- Roasted Sweet Potato with Pecan and Maple (DF, P)
- Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce (DF, P)
Side dishes can be made dairy-free (DF*) by substituting butter with another cooking oil or fat, such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or ghee.
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Stuffing
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Photo by Bojon Gourmet
- Cauliflower Cranberry Sage Stuffing (DF, P)
- Gluten Free Stuffing (DF)
- Gluten-Free Stuffing with Leeks & Goat Cheese
- Apple Sausage Stuffing (DF)
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Entrees (Vegetarian)
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Photo by Bon Appetit
Gluten-free Thanksgiving Desserts
- Gluten Free Apple Pie | Crumb Topping (DF*)
- Grain-free Apple Pie (P, DF*)
- Keto Apple Pie (K, DF*)
- Healthy Pumpkin Bars (DF, P, K)
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins (DF*)
Desserts can easily be made dairy-free (DF*) by substituting butter with coconut oil or dairy-free butter substitute.