The Best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

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Happy November! It’s that time of year again! The time when you find yourself in a whirlwind of family get-togethers, parties, tailgates, hayrides, bonfires, and oh, yes, the food. Did I mention the food? Lots of food. Food that most likely doesn’t fit in with your low carb, keto way of life.

Over the years, Thanksgiving was always my “cheat day” no matter what diet I was on at the time. There’s just no way to enjoy the big holidays without stretching the rules a little, right? Wrong! Last year, I had my first Very Keto Thanksgiving, and I already have a holiday menu in the works for this year as well consisting of only the very best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes.

Below are some of my most favorite, best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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This Keto Cheesy Sausage and Jalapeño Breakfast Casserole is the perfect way to start off your Thanksgiving day! Prepare it the night before so you can focus on your Best Keto Thanksgiving recipes on the big day.

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Because, what’s a top Keto Thanksgiving Recipes list without the obligatory Keto Green Bean Casserole, right?

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And well, turkey. This juicyKeto Turkey Breast is slow cooked over a bed of sliced onions and infused with oranges and autumn spices.

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This Keto Leftover Turkey “Noodle” Casserole is a yummy, cheesy and creamy way to use your turkey leftovers while changing things up a bit.

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This is one of my top family BBQ/get-together/party/potluck/holiday Keto recipes. The dill and cilantro in this chilledKeto Potato Salad (Fauxtato Salad) offset all of the many, many other hot and heavy holiday dishes.

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This Keto Broccoli Casserole recipe tastes almost identical to the one my grandma used to make, minus the breadcrumbs on top. I was a weird kid, and broccoli casserole was always my favorite Thanksgiving dish. Because it holds a special place in my heart, it was the first holiday recipe I converted to keto and just had to make my Best Keto Thanksgiving list!

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This Keto Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup is a must-make for the Keto Green Bean Casserole and the Keto Broccoli Casserole mentioned above. In fact, you can substitute it in any casserole that calls for a can of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. However, if you’re looking for a light, incredibly tasty, flavor-filled low carb soup, you’ll want to try the non-condensed version of this Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup. Even my soup-hating husband devoured it, claiming it was one of the best soups he’d ever tasted!

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Ahhhhh, dessert. This Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake combines my favorite dessert (cheesecake) with my favorite Thanksgiving dessert (pumpkin pie). It’s just incredible and tops the list of my Best Keto Thanksgiving recipes!


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Once the meal is over and the house is quiet, this Keto Peppermint Mocha will put a pep back in your step after all that turkey. Peppermint can be helpful for upset tummies as well!

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The Best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you 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 the most filling food on keto? ›

13 of the best keto foods that keep you full
  • Mushrooms are a very filling vegetable. ...
  • Sauerkraut is rich in filling fiber. ...
  • Coconut yogurt can promote satiation. ...
  • Green pesto has an amazing fiber content. ...
  • Sardines are incredibly healthy. ...
  • Add eggs to your diet . ...
  • Make sure you are consuming full-fat dairy.
Oct 9, 2018

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.

What seasonings to avoid on keto? ›

Many seasonings contain sugars and starches that can quickly add up and disrupt ketosis. Examples of condiments to avoid include ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sweet dressings.

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.

What are the golden rules of keto? ›

The basic rules of keto are eating few carbohydrates and emphasizing fat with a moderate intake of protein. In order to be in a state of ketosis, you will likely have to track the amount of carbohydrates you eat by weighing out your food.

What foods can I eat unlimited on keto? ›

Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.

What foods speed up ketosis? ›

Eating a diet rich in fat while also limiting carbs prompts your body to burn fat, rather than glucose, for fuel. That's the basis of ketosis. People following a ketogenic diet get 75% of their calories from fats, which ideally should come from avocado, nuts, olive oils, and other unsaturated, or healthy, fats.

What are the top 5 keto foods? ›

These are the top 10 keto foods you should include if you're on...
  • The top 10 keto foods you should eat regularly if you're on the keto diet. ...
  • Salmon. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Greens. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Olive oil.

Why do I feel so awful on keto? ›

Fatigue and weakness

In the initial stages of a ketosis diet, people may feel more tired and weaker than usual. This fatigue occurs as the body switches from burning carbohydrates to burning fat for energy. Carbohydrates provide a quicker burst of energy to the body.

Can I eat all I want on keto? ›

While it's true that the keto diet involves eating lots of protein and fat with very limited carbohydrates, it doesn't mean you can eat in infinite quantities. Like any diet, its success depends on you achieving a calorie deficit.

What foods are surprisingly not keto? ›

Bananas, apples, legumes, and potatoes contain too much natural sugar to work with the keto diet. Other seemingly healthy foods to avoid include dates and soy products.

What can I replace rice with on keto? ›

Here's some of the best keto rice alternatives:
  • Cauliflower rice.
  • Broccoli rice.
  • Shirataki konjac rice.
  • Riced cabbage.
  • Courgette rice.
Nov 22, 2022

What fruits are on keto? ›

Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

Can I cheat on keto for Thanksgiving? ›

Cheating Affects Your Fat Adaptation

Having a regular dose of glucose can prevent your body from becoming fat adapted. This, in turn, could slow any progress made toward weight loss and fat loss goals (i.e. the reason you started keto in the first place).

How do I get back into ketosis after Thanksgiving? ›

Here are a few tips to help you get back into ketosis:
  1. Try intermittent fasting. Combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet may help your body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat ( 9 ).
  2. Track your carb intake. ...
  3. Try a short-term fat fast. ...
  4. Exercise more. ...
  5. Try a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplement.
Jun 2, 2020

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 people survive on keto? ›

People following the keto diet should be eating foods like fatty fish, eggs, dairy, meat, butter, oils, nuts, seeds and low-carb vegetables. “Fat bombs” like unsweetened chocolate or coconut oil can help people reach their daily goals for fat intake. Keto-compliant foods like red meats and nuts can be costly.

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