Thanksgiving might just be the greatest holiday ever (hello, pumpkin pie 4 life) and I’m so excited to share all of my healthy Thanksgiving recipes with you. I included a delicious mix of appetizers, salads, mains, sides, and desserts for you to pick and choose from for the big day, PLUS a printable menu for you to write in your recipes!

Whether you’re hosting for the first time or heading to a family member’s house, these unique, healthy twists on traditional Thanksgiving recipes are guaranteed to impress.

Take a scroll, pick out your favorites, and be sure to leave a comment to tell me what you think! I’d love to see your Thanksgiving creations, so share any photos in our Facebook group and be sure to tag #AmbitiousThanksgiving on Instagram.

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• All of our best tips for hosting Thanksgiving
• Our FREE printable checklist for planning your Thanksgiving 2-3 weeks in advance up until the day-of
• And your printable menu at the bottom of the post!

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GF = Gluten Free

V = Vegan

VT = Vegetarian

** = Monique’s favorites

Thankful for all of you each and every day. Enjoy, xoxo!

Appetizers

Salads

• Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad GF **
• Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing V, GF
• Vegan Caesar Salad V, GF
• Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing V, GF
• Autumn Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad GF
• Winter Roasted Butternut Squash Black Lentil Salad V, GF **
• California Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad V, GF
• Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad VT, GF **
• Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad GF
• Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing VT, GF **
• Shredded Brussels & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans VT, GF
• Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese VT, GF

Mains

Sides

• Parmesan Bacon Sourdough Mushroom Stuffing
• Dad’s Creamy & Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes VT, GF
• Twice Baked Butternut Squash GF
• Perfect Homemade Turkey Gravy GF
• Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins VT, GF
• The Best Cornbread Stuffing Ever VT, GF **
• Lightened Up Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel VT, GF **
• Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin VT
• The Best Creamy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes VT, GF **
• Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots with Pistachios & Goat Cheese VT , GF **
• Garlic Fingerling Potatoes (V, GF)
• The Best Fluffy Moist Cornbread Recipe Ever VT
• The Best Homemade Healthy Green Bean Casserole VT, GF **
• Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans GF
• Lightened Up Brown Butter Mashed Sweet potato (with a slow cooker option!) VT, GF **
• Balsamic Herb Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables V, GF
• Spicy Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon GF
• Garlic Chil-Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate + Gorgonzola VT, GF **
• Honey Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins VT **
• Chipotle Gouda Scalloped Sweet Potatoes VT
• 15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce V, GF **
• Brown Butter Cranberry Pumpkin Cornbread Skillet VT
• Healthy Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Casserole with Almond Oat Crumble VT, GF
• Butternut Squash Quinoa Patties with Cranberry Sauce V
• Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus V, GF

Desserts

I hope you love these delicious Thanksgiving recipes! If you make anything from AK, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. I love seeing your creations and featuring followers!