It’s HERE. After weeks of recipe testing (aka perfecting) and a fun test drive with an incredible Friendsgiving, I’m so excited to share all of my healthy Thanksgiving recipes with you. I included a delicious mix of appetizers, salads, mains, sides, and desserts for you to pick and choose from for the big day, PLUS a printable menu for you to write in your recipes!
Your friends and family are going to love these unique, healthy twists on traditional Thanksgiving recipes, and I included a couple of indicators to help you choose based on any dietary needs:
GF = Gluten Free
V = Vegetarian
** = Monique’s favorites
Take a scroll, pick out your favorites, and be sure to leave a comment to tell me what you think! I’d love to see your Thanksgiving creations, so share any photos in our Facebook group and be sure to tag #AmbitiousThanksgiving on Instagram. Remember to grab your printable menu at the bottom!
Thankful for all of you each and every day. Enjoy, xoxo!
Appetizers
Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate + Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates (GF) **
The Best Garlic Bread You’ll Ever Eat
Sweet & Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Plantains (GF)
Whipped Feta & Avocado Goat Cheese Crostini (V)
Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers (V, GF)
Vegan Charcuterie Board inspiration
Salads
Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad (V, GF) **
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad (V, GF) **
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing (V, GF) **
Shredded Brussels & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans (GF)
Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese (GF)
Mains
Gaby’s Herb Roasted Turkey (it’s my official favorite turkey recipe) (GF) **
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese Crema (V, GF) **
Mom’s Ultimate Vegetarian Lentil Loaf (V, GF)
Broccoli & White Cheddar Quinoa Mac and Cheese (V, GF)
Saucy Baked Pumpkin Pasta (GF) **
Whole Wheat Honey-Jalapeño Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie
Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Meatloaf (GF) **
Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese (V, GF)
Sides
The Best Creamy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes (V, GF) **
Lightened Up Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel (V, GF) **
Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots with Pistachios & Goat Cheese (V, GF) **
The Best Cornbread Stuffing Ever (V, GF) **
The Best Homemade Healthy Green Bean Casserole (V, GF) **
Spicy Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon (GF)
Honey Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins (V) **
15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce (V, GF) **
Brown Butter Cranberry Pumpkin Cornbread Skillet (V)
Healthy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Casserole with Almond Oat Crumble (V, GF)
Butternut Squash Quinoa Patties with Cranberry Sauce (V)
Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus (V)
Desserts
Best Ever Healthy Pumpkin Pie (V, GF) **
Best Healthy Apple Crisp Ever (V) **
Healthier Flourless Monster Cookies (GF)
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Crust (V, GF)
Healthy Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Salted Maple Frosting (V, GF) **
Grain Free Tahini Brownies (the best brownies I’ve ever eaten!) (V, GF) **
Paleo Ginger Molasses Cookies (V, GF) **
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles Cookies (V, GF) **
The Best Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting (V, GF) **
Lightened Up Sweet Potato Pie with Sweet and Salty Pecan Crust (V, GF)
Old Fashioned Iced Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies (V) **
Paleo Orange-Kissed Loaf with Dark Chocolate Glaze (V, GF)
Healthy Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust (GF)
The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat **
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7 comments
Vegan charcuterie? Garlic bread? Mac n’ cheese? Lentil loaves? Sweet potato casserole? AND…VEGAN APPLE CRISPS AND PUMPKIN PIE?! Where is my invitation to this Thanksgiving party??? But in all seriousness, I absolutely adore this collection of recipes! Such a splendid way to show off your culinary creativity!
All of the goods here for Thanksgiving! Thanks, Cassie 🙂
Vegan charcuterie? Garlic bread? Mac n’ cheese? Lentil loaves? Sweet potato casserole? AND…VEGAN APPLE CRISPS AND PUMPKIN PIE?! Where is my invitation to this Thanksgiving party??? But in all seriousness, I absolutely adore this collection of recipes! Such a splendid way to show off your culinary creativity!
All of the goods here for Thanksgiving! Thanks, Cassie 🙂
Thank you for this round up! I’m looking at the Garlic Chili-Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels and definitely the new lightened up green bean casserole. About to head to the farmers market now 🙂 THANK YOU Monique and Abra! (And Tony for taste tasting through the years? 😉
Amazing! Hope you love them 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!
Thank you for this round up! I’m looking at the Garlic Chili-Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels and definitely the new lightened up green bean casserole. About to head to the farmers market now 🙂 THANK YOU Monique and Abra! (And Tony for taste tasting through the years? 😉
Amazing! Hope you love them 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!