Low-carb & Keto Thanksgiving Recipes | Whole New Mom

Introduction

Thanksgiving can still be a holiday of abundance and flavor, even when following a low-carb or keto lifestyle. With these Low-carb & Keto Thanksgiving Recipes inspired by Whole New Mom, you’ll enjoy all the beloved seasonal favorites—without worrying about carbs sabotaging your health goals. These dishes are designed for crowd appeal, ensuring everyone at the table, regardless of diet, leaves satisfied.

Flavorful and Festive Keto Thanksgiving Recipes

Low-carb and keto Thanksgiving dishes often outshine their traditional counterparts with inventive ingredient swaps and bold flavors. Think creamy cauliflower mash instead of potatoes, or a buttery almond flour crust in your pumpkin pie. These recipes allow you to savor the essence of Thanksgiving—herbs, spices, and seasonal produce—while keeping you comfortably within your carb limits.

Perfect Planning for a Keto Thanksgiving Feast

Staying low-carb during the holidays is all about planning ahead. With recipes that feature keto staples like cauliflower, cheese, turkey, and nuts, you’ll be able to build a menu that’s satisfying and delicious. Consider doubling recipes or prepping dishes in advance, like crustless quiche or make-ahead green bean casserole, to ensure your holiday runs smoothly.

Sample Keto Thanksgiving Menu

Here’s a balanced, crowd-pleasing menu that will delight everyone at your Thanksgiving table:

• Herb-roasted turkey breast with a buttery pan gravy
• Cauliflower mash with garlic and chives
• Cheesy green bean casserole with almond flour topping
• Low-carb cranberry sauce sweetened with erythritol
• Stuffing made from keto bread, celery, and sage
• Classic pumpkin pie with an almond flour crust

Serving Tips for a Keto Thanksgiving

Serve these dishes family-style or as a buffet for a festive and interactive meal. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon zest, or a sprinkle of crushed nuts to add extra color and texture. And don’t forget to save extra portions—many keto holiday recipes taste even better the next day!

Nutritional Information and Servings

This sample meal plan can serve 8–10 people, and each serving keeps net carbs low (generally under 10–12g per plate, depending on chosen portion sizes and ingredient brands). Focusing on fiber-rich vegetables and healthy fats helps you feel satisfied without overindulging.

Flavorful and Festive Keto Thanksgiving Recipes (Recap)

By using smart swaps and bold seasonings, these low-carb & keto Thanksgiving recipes let you enjoy all the flavors you love, while staying on track with your goals. Delicious options like keto stuffing and almond flour pies prove that healthful eating doesn’t mean missing out on tradition.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this menu to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—making your holiday grocery trip smoother than ever.

Instructions

1. Roast the turkey: Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub turkey breast with olive oil, melted butter, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in a roasting pan and cook for 1.5 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest before slicing.
2. Make the cauliflower mash: Steam cauliflower florets until fork-tender. Drain, then blend with butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, and chives until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare green bean casserole: Steam green beans until crisp-tender. Mix with heavy cream, cheddar, half the almond flour, and seasonings. Transfer to a baking dish, top with rest of almond flour mixed with melted butter, and bake at 375°F until bubbly, about 25 minutes.
4. Mix cranberry sauce: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, erythritol, and water. Simmer until berries burst and sauce thickens, about 10–15 minutes. Stir in orange zest.
5. Prepare keto stuffing: Sauté onion and celery in melted butter until soft. In a bowl, whisk eggs and broth. Mix with keto bread cubes, sautéed veggies, and sage. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
6. Bake pumpkin pie: Mix almond flour with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Press into a pie dish and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetener, eggs, cream, spice, and vanilla. Pour into crust, bake at 350°F for 40–50 minutes. Cool before serving.

Weekly Meal Planning

These Low-carb & Keto Thanksgiving Recipes are perfect to prepare in advance, especially if you’re hosting or planning your holiday meals over several days. Save and schedule this menu to easily generate smart shopping lists that consolidate your holiday ingredients—all perfectly organized by grocery section.

Planning Benefits:

• Automated ingredient calculations across your whole Thanksgiving menu
• Organized shopping lists to avoid duplicate purchases
• Streamlined prep for an easier, less stressful holiday cooking experience
• Make-ahead recommendations to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating

Pro tip: Schedule your favorite keto recipes together to see every ingredient you’ll need, minimizing the chance of last-minute grocery runs!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes (not including chilling for pie)