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Last Updated on December 8, 2023
Your Paleo Thanksgiving won’t be complete without classic sides like green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and stuffing. You’ll find recipes for paleo appetizers, mains, drinks, entrees and desserts and more!
When I was growing up my family would have Thanksgiving dinner at noon. This created the ritual of a hobbit-like eating schedule – first dinner, second dinner and third dinner.
Anyhow, I have and will always associate Thanksgiving with gluttony and a carb feast that rivals all carbs feasts and when I went Paleo, I was NOT going to give up that tradition.
Fear not my Paleo darlings there are a lots of carbs and favorites in these paleo thanksgiving recipesto make your Thanksgiving meal a blast.
In my family, we typically host Thanksgiving. That means cleaning (this mama is dreaming of getting a cleaning service to do this task) and lots of food prep. I often the meal ready over 3 days and I would be a mess without the following tools below.
1. Brining Kit2. Food Storage Containers3. Waterproof Digital Thermometer4. Stainless Steel Baster5. Butcher’s Twine
Seriously, brining your turkey is the simplest – most amazing thing you can do and all your need a brining kit and a small disposable cooler.
Now onto the huge list of Paleo Thanksgiving recipes for your Turkey Day.
Appetizers
I’m someone who LOVES appetizers and I have to make sure they don’t make up my holiday dinner.
Start off your Paleo Thanksgiving celebration with the perfect finger foods.
Deviled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)
These simple deviled eggs are full of savory flavor.
Low Carb Keto Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Make extra of this dip as it goes quick at a party.
Paleo Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps filled with apples and cheese.
Honey Chipotle Snack Mix
Spicy and Sweet this snack mix will please your big crowd
Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeño Dip
Photo Credit: djfoodie.com
No one will be able to resist this spicy dip
Cranberry Sweet Potato Turkey Poppers (Paleo, AIP, Whole 30)
Photo Credit: unboundwellness.com
These poppers will prepare everyone for the flavors of the thanksgiving dinner.
Salami Wrapped Apple Cheese
Photo Credit: paleoflourish.com
Sweet and savory at the same time, these easy paleo appetizer will go fast!
Honey-glazed Coconut Shrimp
Photo Credit: butternutrition.com
These shrimp appetizers are so easy to make and you will want to make extra.
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
Photo Credit: www.seasonalandsavory.com
This no bake dip is full of veggies and no one will know it!
Zingers - Bacon Wrapped Apricot Recipe
It's not a holiday unless there is a bacon wrapped appetizer on the table.
Side Dishes
I swear the day that the air turns crisp and the light start to change in the sky, I started thinking about Thanksgiving stuffing. I have food fantasies about eating a whole pan, just covered in rich gravy and topped with cranberry sauce but my body could literally NOT do that.
Get your favorite Paleo Thanksgiving Side Dish recipes below!
The Best Green Bean Casserole (Paleo, Gluten-free)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Carrots
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms
Paleo Southern Biscuits from Everyday Grain-Free Baking
Very Simple Asparagus & Peppers
Photo Credit: scratchmommy.com
Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts
garlic cauliflower mashed “potatoes”
Photo Credit: deliciousbydre.com
Easy Paleo Herb Gravy
Photo Credit: nomnompaleo.com
Warm Pumpkin and Apple Harvest Salad
Photo Credit: www.theurbanecolife.com
Paleo Sweet Potato Biscuits
Paleo Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Photo Credit: iheartumami.com
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole {Healthy Whole30 Thanksgiving Side Dish}
Photo Credit: www.tastesoflizzyt.com
Main Course
It’s probably sacrilegious to say this but for me, the main course is not my biggest draw to Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving Dinners isn't just about the Turkey. Broaden your horizon with some new mains for your holiday.
Rolled Pork Roast
Easy Roasted Turkey w/ Sage Butter
Photo Credit: www.ibreatheimhungry.com
Perfect Smoked Turkey
Photo Credit: thedomesticman.com
Recipe: Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Roast
Photo Credit: realfoodforager.com
Roasted Duck with Cherry Sauce ----- The Primal Desire
Photo Credit: theprimaldesire.com
Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb - Orange Infused
Photo Credit: thehealthyfoodie.com
Beverages
I’m a red wine type of girl but I like to do something a little fancy for the holidays. Here are some tasty paleo co*cktails to please your family.
Green Apple Ginger Martini Recipe
Photo Credit: gourmandeinthekitchen.com
Thanksgiving Vanilla Bean Caramel Apple Cider Sparkling co*cktail
Photo Credit: paleomg.com
The Easiest Mason Jar Sangria
Photo Credit: leanneray.com
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Martini
Photo Credit: www.paleogirlskitchen.com
Bloody Mary Mix
Photo Credit: sillylittlecavegirl.blogspot.com
Lavender Honey Lemonade
Photo Credit: wonkywonderful.com
Desserts
Ok, sooo.. yes. Dessert is my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I make several pies and just pig out. Hey, I’m honest. Here’s some paleo desserts to make your holiday extra special.
Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake
Fudgy Pecan Pie Bars
Sweet Potato Pecan Bars
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Paleo Gingerbread Trifle
Paleo Rustic Apple Tartlets
Sweet Potato Apple Pie
Photo Credit: paleoonabudget.com
Spiced Orange Date Balls
Photo Credit: feastofgaea.blogspot.com
Pecan Pie Bars
Photo Credit: www.paleogirlskitchen.com
