Thanksgiving is the time to gather with friends and family around the table to share laughs and memories with — but most importantly, food. Most times though, there aren’t many healthy thanksgiving options to choose from. That’s why we have put together these healthy recipes for Thanksgiving that everyone will love!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pound Brussel sprouts
- 3 TBS olive oil
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut off the ends of the Brussel sprouts. Mix the Brussel sprouts in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast on a pan for 35-40 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt for seasoning. Serve.
See full recipe here.
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Toppings:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped pepitas
- 4 Dates, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 TBS butter
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes in the boiling water for 20-30 min.
- Drain potatoes & mash them with a hand masher.
- Pour the milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Continue mixing.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Make the topping. Mix all of the topping ingredients together.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in a 9×13-in casserole dish. Sprinkle topping on top.
- Bake for 25-30 min.
See full recipe here.
Happy. Healthy. Grateful
The healthiest Thanksgiving recipes are often the tastiest. These healthy recipes aren’t sacrifices—they’re delicious alternatives to traditional celebratory fare that will let you balance your diet without sacrificing flavor.
So go ahead, indulge. These recipes are perfect to try to keep you on track towards your wellness goals.
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