Keto Thanksgiving & Holiday Recipes - (2024)

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I love the holiday season. The colder weather, the parties, gifts & especiallythe FOOD! I am a stuffing maniac and I live for leftover turkey sandwiches. But all this holiday celebrating definitely leaves me bloated and to be honest with a 15 lb weight gain.

To combat my typical #holiday15 I am calling the big guns of low-carb holiday cooking. The recipes included in this holiday low carb roundup have all been taste tested by me and with amazing results. Now I’m not going to lie and say these recipes taste exactly like the originals, BUT they are incredibly delicious and if you do want to watch your intake around the holidays, these are the perfect substitutes.

East Ham & Cheese Appetizer
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These rollups are perfect as an easy appetizer. They are quick, budget friendly and are a great finger food.

Get the recipe here.

Cauliflower Rice Stuffing

Keto Thanksgiving & Holiday Recipes - (3)Stuffing is my favorite part of a holiday meal. I can eat pounds of it myself over the course of a day – this is not an exaggeration. We have started making double the amount of stuffing because me & my sisters just can’t help ourselves. To get our favorite holiday staple on the healthy train, I’ve tried this caulistuffing – it is a great dish and sure to please. I did add double the poultry seasoning but other than that a great stuffing!

Get the recipe here.

Spicy Sausage and Cheddar Stuffing

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Not a fan of cauliflower? Not a problem! This spicy sausage and cheddar stuffing is so seriously addicting good, you won’t miss your old stuffing recipe for a minute!

Get the recipe here.

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Supreme Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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Rich, creamy & flavorful without all the added carbs!

Get the recipe here.

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Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives

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Cauliflower is the secret ingredient in a couple of recipes on this list and for good reason. The superfood is low in carbs and can transform into your fave dishes with just a grater or blender.

Get the recipe here.

Gravy

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Can’t have potatoes without gravy! This recipe is fantastic – super flavorful without having to add any of those weird thickening chemicals. So tasty I bet you’ll make this year round!

Get the recipe here.

The Best Keto Bread Ever
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It is so good – chewy, a little cheesy and fluffy. Anyone that has been dying for a sandwich or something to dunk into soup or a soft-boiled egg, do not hesitate, your time is NOW.

Get the recipe here.

Low Carb Biscuits

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Biscuits are a must for any holiday gathering and not typical in a low-carb diet. This recipeis a total game changer – buttery and flakey, they are a must try!

Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie is a classic that can’t be left out of a Thanksgiving dinner roundup. What sets this recipe from the rest is the crust – yes crust! It is chewy, buttery, flaky & delicious. The pumpkin filling is incredible and they come out in perfect single servings. This recipe also works well if you would rather make in a pie plate – super easy to do!

Get the recipe here.

Low Carb Red Lobster Biscuit Dupe

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Can you really have too many biscuits at your holiday dinner table? I don’t think so! Biscuits are always the first to go and these will be no exception.

Get the recipe here.

Easy, No Bake Sugar-Free Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

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This recipe from Sugarfree Mom is a pumpkin and low carb lovers dream! It’s gluten-free, low carb, keto and made with just 6 ingredients!

Get the recipe here.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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These are an awesome side dish that pleasesalmost everyone. You can make these with bacon as the recipe from WholesumYum suggests, or wrap the asparaguswith prosciutto or do both! Simple & delicious, this will definitely be a hit!

Get the recipe here.

Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey

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Can’t have a holiday recipe roundup without the turkey! I was a little hesitant to make this one – I’m not the biggest fan of mayo but the reviews sold me. I made this for my family for Thanksgiving last year and let me tell you – we have NEVER had a better turkey! Super moist, easy and so flavorful – I’d bet this would be a hit with your family too!

Get the recipe here.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Keto Fat Bombs
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These are so tasty and so easy to make! Creamy, sweet and will help you stay in ketosis – yes please! Add chocolate chips to make them even more irresistible!

Get the recipe here.

Interested in jump-starting fast & easy weight loss?

If you are interested in jump-starting fast & easy weight loss with a low carb or Keto diet take a look at my Low Carb/ Keto 101 post here, check out my 7 Day Low Carb Meal Plan here, take a spin through my Pinterest page or click on an e-book below!

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FAQs

How to survive Thanksgiving on keto? ›

A few general tips for making your Thanksgiving keto-friendly: Swap out mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower, nix adding any flour to thicken recipes like green bean casserole or creamed spinach, and load up on the low-carb veggies like Brussels sprouts, spaghetti squash, and mushrooms.

What is extremely lazy keto? ›

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.

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 considered 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).

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.

Why do I feel so awful on keto? ›

Your body's response to entering ketosis can often mimic symptoms of the flu, thus the name “keto flu.” Essentially, you're feeling the symptoms of withdrawal from carbs. Your body burns carbohydrates (glucose) for energy by default so switching to a fat-burning process confuses your body.

Why am I gaining weight on lazy keto? ›

Without tracking the amount of fat you're taking in, you're unlikely to get your body to make the transition. Possible weight gain. Since there is no calorie restriction on the lazy keto diet, it is totally possible to binge and actually gain weight on this diet.

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.

What happens if you eat too many carbs on keto? ›

The bottom line. You should avoid cheat meals and days on the keto diet. Consuming too many carbs can kick your body out of ketosis — and it takes several days to 1 week to get back into it. In the meantime, your weight loss may be disrupted.

Will one cheat day stop ketosis? ›

While many dieters think of cheat day as a well-deserved reward, nutritionists say there are downsides to it. Some disadvantages of having a cheat day on keto include getting knocked out of ketosis and hindering further weight loss.

What deli meat is 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.

What meat is not keto-friendly? ›

A lot of people think that the keto diet is all about consuming meat and meat alone. But eating too much meat that is processed, like sausages, smoked meat, bacon and hot dogs is definitely not good. These kind of meat contain gluten, preservatives and sugar, that will increase carb intake and kick body out of ketosis.

Is jerky keto-friendly? ›

Can you eat beef jerky on the Keto Diet? A Keto-Friendly snack made with beef jerky, nuts, salami, and olives. Yes, you can eat beef jerky on the Keto Diet, just make sure it's carb free and you don't over-snack which can kick you out of ketosis. In a perfect world, snacking wouldn't be needed when on the keto diet.

Can I break my diet for Thanksgiving? ›

Even if you enjoy a bit too much turkey, stuffing, potatoes or pie, there's no reason to fret, says Jamie Kandora, clinical nutrition manager for Tidelands Health. The important thing is to not let one day of overeating deter you from your long-term health goals.

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.

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