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Most Delicious Keto Thanksgiving (Gluten free, Paleo)

November 8, 2020 by Angela Roberts 1 Comment

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Make the most delicious KETO friendly Thanksgiving with grain free stuffing, and a ton of amazing sugar free, low-carb desserts from #spinachtiger #ketothanksgiving #lowcarbthanksgiving #sugarfreedesserts #ketoholidayfood #glutenfreethanksgiving via @angelaroberts

Most Americans would never consider holding back on Thanksgiving. It’s the feast of childhood memories and it’s tradition to join family in pure carb indulgences. I would never consider doing anything to the Thanksgiving feast except to improve  it with a keto-friendly thanksgiving.

Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

What if you can have a Keto Thanksgiving Feast and stay on your keto diet or just simply enjoy eating lots of food without repercussions?

This might sound crazy but cutting out the bloated feeling and the effects of over-eating is wonderful. I have already dreaded thanksgiving for most of my life because it’s never been the food that makes me feel good, as its  the dinner of hundreds of carbs at once.

Can you go ahead and have a cheat meal on keto? I’ll tell you what I do. I think about the Monday after Thanksgiving, and how that weekend makes us feel and then I rewrite the traditions in such a way no one notices.

I make most of the starchy things keto-friendly, grain free, sugar free. We will probably still eat more than we should, but here’s the thing, friends. We won’t be spiking blood sugar, getting sucked back into food addictions and feeling bad from food. We WILL be eating a most delicious keto Thanksgiving dinner, including my favorite stuffing and Doug’s favorite sweet potato biscuits.

Even if we over-indulge, the food is still nutritious and won’t take us into the holiday plus 8 pounds dilemma. It will be easier to ease back into Monday morning, because there will still be six “holiday eating” weeks left, and I want to start 2020 feeling great!

Desserts for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

If you still look forward to stepping off the keto train for the weekend, step off with fresh fruits and starchier vegetables you’ve been avoiding and eat the carbs that still love you back. It will be an easier reset for you the following week.

Starters for a Keto Thanksgiving

Sausage balls are a Southern tradition, new to me, and very easily made grain free. Serve with ultra thin slices of apples.

Sausage Balls, grain free recipe here. 

Grain Free Sausage Balls for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

These pimento cheese deviled eggs are 100% keto, and have a little kick to them.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs recipe here.

Deviled eggs for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

The Turkey is the Star of a Keto Thanksgiving

My Legendary Roasted Turkey with Cheesecloth

Every year I think I’m going to try a different method, but I chicken out because this is so moist and delicious using the cheesecloth. It’s EASY and there’s a Video.

Keto Thanksgiving Turkey for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Sides for a Delicious Keto Thanksgiving

Kale Salad –  This is more of a paleo choice with figs and butternut squash, but it’s one of the ways to stretch the diet and eat some healthy fruits you might be missing. This is the way to celebrate with food!

Kale Salad for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Potluck Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes  

The nice thing about this salad is that it’s made ahead and I promise you not one bite will be left. It’s my most popular potluck dish ever!Shuck the candied sweets for a salad with apples, pecans, and a few roasted diced sweet potatoes. This is not the food that made anyone fat ever! Replace Maple syrup in vinaigrette with this maple extract.

Kale Salad 2 for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

 


There is no way I’m not having cranberry sauce. Made with Swerve (the better choice in sweetners), it’s sugar free.

Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Sugar Free cranberry sauce for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

I’ve served this as mashed potatoes in the past and no one knew the difference! It’s that good! We always make regular mashed as an alternative for guests. The no-lump real potato recipe is here.

Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower Mash for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

We love the roasted turnips. You will too.

Roasted Turnips

Hasselback Turnips for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

You can roast, saute or eat raw, but this quick five minute flash would be a great appetizer.

Five Minute Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts

Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

What’s a table without squash at Thanksgiving? While 1/4 cup is about 4 net carbs, remember this is nutritious food. If you plan on eating extra carbs this weekend, make it carbs that give you nutrition, not food addiction.

Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

This green bean casserole is 5 stars in my book. It’s fresh. It’s umami. It’s low carb. It’s divine and you can put away that nasty carb laden yuck green bean casserole of the past!

Low Carb Green Beans Casserole with Bacon and and Brussels

low carb green beans casserole for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Here’s an easier green bean dish that may tickle your fancy.

Fresh Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

How to Cook Brussels Sprouts Ten Ways

Biscuits and Stuffing Recipes for a Delicious Keto Thanksgiving

My husband loves sweet potato biscuits and the day I came up with a grain free option (with video), he asked me to marry him again. I like to use these also to make a quick stuffing that due to the sweetness can remind you of corn bread stuffing.

Grain Free Sweet Potato Biscuits

Everyone has the one thing they HAVE TO HAVE at Thanksgiving. For me, it’s stuffing and was I ever thrilled when my idea worked. I use my grain free biscuits. I’m right smack in the middle of a new recipe test to try and make this even easier for you, so stay tuned and subscribe here to get that. Also, watch my instagram stories where all the kitchen testing is displayed.

Grain Free Sausage Stuffing

Grain free Stuffing for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Keto Friendly Desserts for A Delicious Keto Thanksgiving

Of course, there will be desserts. Of course, we will tap into all the Fall flavors such as pumpkin, apple, pecans, etc.

These keto maple pecan cheesecake bars are beyond words in how good they are. It’s hard to eat one bite of this one.

Keto Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars 

Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

There’s pumpkin pie and there pumpkin cheesecake. We all run to the pumpkin pie cheesecake that tastes like a sugar free grain free version of the Cheesecake factory pumpkin. Serve with my stabilized whipped cream and have a happy day.

Keto Pumpkin Pie

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

If you don’t want to mess with any crust, these pumpkin pie jars are the easiest thing to make and amazing.

Keto Crustless Pumpkin Jars with Pecan Streusel Topping

Pumpkin Jars for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

For my bakers who have to turn that oven on a few days ahead of Thanksgiving, you will charm your guests with an upside down apple cake. This could also double as breakfast cake at the holidays.

Keto Apple Upside Down Cake

Apple Upside Down Cake from Spinach Tiger for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

There are times I have to have cake (haha). I do this cake in mini version for my keto home bakery and people love it so much. I have to use a glaze for the bakery, but you can really go all out and make pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting.

Keto Pumpkin Spice Cake with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

These are the mini cakes I was talking about. You can use this recipe for cupcakes.

Keto Pumpkin Mini Cakes (or Cupcakes) with Maple Glaze

Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes from Spinach Tiger for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

I’m in love with almond tarts and there are many version of this here at Spinach Tiger. This is my apple sugar free, low-carb version.

Apple Almond Tart

Grain Free Apple Almond Tart for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Pecan Tassies – This is my favorite holiday cookie and this low-carb version is just as good as the ones from childhood.

Grain Free Pecan Tassies for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

Keto Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe

I’m almost more excited for the weekend after Thanksgiving to make this hash.

Turkey Stuffing Hash 

Low Carb Stuffing Hash for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

What do we do with all this left over turkey. I never throw out food. I am extravagant at the grocery store and extremely frugal with those purchases

Here is one way to repurpose the turkey easily.

Turkey Cauliflower Fried Rice

Turkey Fried Cauliflower Rice for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

By this point, you might be over comfort food. Save some turkey and make this the following week. Just change the chicken our for the turkey. Don’t forget to save some gravy.

Grain Free Chicken and Biscuits Pot Pie (Use your turkey for this recipe)Grain Free chicken and biscuits for Keto Thanksgiving, Low Carb, Grain Free, Sugar Free , Gluten free

I do hope you get into the kitchen this Thanksgiving and show your friends and family there is a way to enjoy this outstanding American tradition with joyful food!

The kitchen is a busy place and you should have only the kitchen equipment you absolutely need.


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  1. Slither.io unblocked says

    October 10, 2019 at 3:50 am

    Although I’m not a fan of Low Carb, the food looks good.

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Defrost strawberries at room temperature. Blend until smooth. Add sugar.
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How warped time is now. Three days ago, bombing in Nashville. FBI says solved. Life goes on. Power restored. Went to my usual Monday morning workout. HOWEVER, my brain and heart can’t catch up this fast. Taking a day to chill, process, and look at the big fat year ahead. Bakery owner, full-time food blogger. Thinking about what new doors to open, what doors I should shut. I’ll leave you with this. 2020 started off amazing! I scheduled my first bakery classes and was so gleeful to be able to make one of my dreams come true. In March they all had to be cancelled. The bakery grew during the lockdown! The blog took a major hit in ad dollars due to pandemic. The blog grew substantially in 4th quarter. The blog broke all $ records this month. The bakery closed for three weeks substantial exposure to Covid (taking care of those infected) I never got it! 34 year old sister in law (ex) died suddenly of pancreatic cancer six weeks after diagnosis in July. Her father died five months later. My step mother’s duties increased a bit due to this. She inherited $10,000 from a separate source. So like everyone else, its been up and down and up and down and I didn’t even mention politics, riots, etc. WOW! However, unlike most people, I’m going to call this the best year of my life and marriage. WHY? I started a prayer call in March, praying 4 to 5 days weekly. It has changed my life, my husband’s life and those who come to pray. It has meant EVERYTHING!  By the way this is a cake I never wrote about. Blackberry w lemon mascarpone. What is the ONE GREAT THING of 2020 you experienced?
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Can food make you feel better? Sometimes. But it’s been a rough two days. Remember when I said on Christmas Eve, “may tomorrow be as nice as this day: That didn’t age well. What a time! Great little Christmas morning and then I looked at my phone. A BOMB exploded in downtown Nashville. 😡😢Even though I live miles away, our cell service is still not working. We lost internet and TV as did thousands in five states.  Doug ran to Comcast the next morning to get us a temporary account. The scary thing aside from a BOMB, is how vulnerable we are with no cell service or internet (AT & T) as it was all housed in one building with no back up plan. Did you know our infrastructure is this vulnerable? Many of us still can’t call 911 if we needed to. 🙁We are grateful no residents were harmed from the bomb. We still don’t know the “who” in the remains. We don’t know what to believe. 🤷🏻‍♀️I highly recommend watching the Netflix show, Manhunt Deadly Games (about Richard Jewell (falsely accused) and Eric Rudolph (the actual Centennial Park Bomber). Great insight into serial bombers, lone wolfs, and the FBI. 🙏🏻 for not just Nashville but for America.
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Merry Christmas. 🎄In spite of all the bad that came with 2020, today was a good day. I found out my wonderful step mother unexpectedly inherited a nice sum of money which she needs badly and that made my heart sing. ❤️ I’m so thrilled when other people get good things they deserve. I was also thrilled with my two sour dough creations we had tonight👩🏻‍🍳. I am still baking from  Emilie Raffa’s Sourdough Made Simple book, and had to try the spinach dip stuffed braided loaf and the camembert wreath. 😋😋Both were HUGE hits, easy directions to follow and came out perfectly.  We had charcuterie, crab cakes, arugula salad and these breads. I think I may not eat again until next year. By the way those cute keto sugar cookies a few posts back were frozen and then brought out for today. Everyone loved them. I think they are even better after being frozen. 
May tomorrow be as nice as today! We all need a good day.
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