24 Delicious Keto Thanksgiving Dishes That Won't Break Your Diet

One of the things most people look forward to about Thanksgiving is the food. From delicious appetizers to sides to the main courses (usually turkey), and then ending on a sweet note with dessert, the options are abundant for crafting the perfect Thanksgiving menu. But eating on the holiday can be a bit of a challenge if you’re following a ketogenic diet. That’s where these keto Thanksgiving recipes come in.

The ketogenic or “keto” diet involves eating foods high in fat and low in carbohydrates to get your body to use fat as its energy source, resulting in ketosis. Luckily for keto dieters however, the star of everyone’s Thanksgiving table is completely keto-friendly. Turkey is naturally low in carbs, leaving room for you to get creative with your leftover turkey sandwiches after the holiday is over. Other popular Thanksgiving foods high in carbs like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy can be tempting, but there are ways to still enjoy your dinner table favorites without breaking your diet. Swapping out regular flour, pasta noodles and rice for substitutes like cauliflower, heart of palm and almond flour allow for a Thanksgiving meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.

With a little finesse, you can even partake in eating pumpkin pie, cookies, and cheesecake all thanks to these substitutes. These keto Thanksgiving recipes are sure to have friends and family who aren’t on the keto diet asking for seconds.