Oh, Thanksgiving...the day of football games, family visiting, and what seems to be an endless supply of food. For most of us, we know Thanksgiving as the one day a year we literally feel stuffed like a turkey from all the foods provided.
As a child, it was always a competition to see who could eat the most. I always lost at eating the most, but I could certainly eat a lot. By a lot, probably more than a human needs to consume in a single day times three. Now as an adult, I try very hard to teach my children healthy eating habits, as well as model those habits myself. Sometimes it is easier than other times, but I try to provide healthy foods for my family during the holiday seasons as well. My goal is always to provide natural yet tasty foods.
Toddlers are the worst food critics! I rely heavily on hiding flavors, adjusting colors, and at times pure lies to get my kids to eat healthy. I do always offer healthy choices, but like it is with other kids, they see those dreaded veggies, where no matter how I present them, they get denied. As part of healthy eating, I scour the internet for any and all recipes. I also buy up cookbooks at as many yard sales and thrift stores as possible in hopes of adding variety into our meal plan.
If you plan on incorporating a large spread of foods for Thanksgiving and are also looking for healthy options, well I did the hard work for you. I have compiled a joyous list of many of the Thanksgiving classics with an alternative healthy twist. If you have guests that may be diabetic, gluten-free, or perhaps just enjoy healthy eating options, I promise these recipes will add some excitement to your Thanksgiving meal.
- ALTERNATIVE STUFFING RECIPES
- Simple Vegan Stuffing by The Minimalist Baker
- Grain Free Stuffing by Detoxinista
- ALTERNATIVE CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE
- The Best Easy Vegan Cranberry Sauce by It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
- ALTERNATIVE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
- Lemon Dill Green Beans by Eating Well
- HEALTHY TURKEY RUB RECIPE
- Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey by McCormick
- ALTERNATIVE DINNER ROLLS RECIPE
- Pull Apart Dinner Rolls (Gluten Free) by My Gluten Free Kitchen
- ALTERNATIVE TURKEY GRAVY RECIPE
- Low Fat Turkey Gravy by The Yummy Life
- ALTERNATIVE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE
- ALTERNATIVE PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE
- Skinny Pumpkin Pie by Skinny Taste
From my family to yours, I hope you have a Happy (& Healthy) Thanksgiving this year!
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