This is a round up of the best paleo Thanksgiving recipes! Everything from appetizers and snacks to side dishes, main dishes and desserts is included in this collection. Put together a paleo Thanksgiving menu that everyone will love!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and even if you are following a paleo diet you can still have a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. I've collected the best paleo Thanksgiving recipes including appetizers, snacks, side dishes, main courses and desserts to create the ultimate paleo Thanksgiving round up! There is something for everyone in this collection, even the pickiest of eaters.
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Paleo Thanksgiving appetizers:
1. Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This paleo spinach and artichoke dip is so creamy and delicious and it's ready in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect appetizer to serve for holidays and parties. Besides being paleo, this dip is also vegan, dairy free, plant based, and Whole30.
2. Maple Bacon Wrapped Carrots from Perchance to Cook
These delectable carrots make the perfect appetizer, and you will love that they are gluten free and dairy free. These roasted carrots are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare!
3. Roasted Red Pepper and Parsnip Dip from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This red pepper dip makes the best appetizer. It goes great with raw veggies, chips or crackers. It has the most amazing flavour and is so rich, thick and creamy. Plus it's this dip is dairy free and vegan too.
4. Whole30 Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs from Mary's Whole Life
Deviled eggs are a great appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed all year round, but they are especially great for the holidays. This appetizer is also high in protein and is dairy free and gluten free, so is great for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
5. Roasted Honey Dijon Pecans from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These roasted honey dijon pecans have the most incredible flavour, and are so easy to make. These glazed pecans are the perfect appetizer and are so good that you can never eat just one!
6. Cranberry Turkey Meatballs from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These cranberry turkey meatballs are an easy, tasty appetizer or snack. They are made with cranberry sauce and only take 15 minutes to cook so they are ready in no time! They taste very similar to turkey stuffing and have the best festive flavour.
7. Carrot Dip with Chilis from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This carrot dip has the most incredible flavour! The sweetness of carrots blends so well with the slight spice of the chili flakes to make this a dip that will please anyone. It's so easy to make and this healthy dip is also dairy free, gluten free and vegan.
Paleo Thanksgiving Main Courses and Side Dishes:
1. Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This healthy cranberry sauce is so easy to make! It's made with orange juice, vanilla extract and grated apple instead of sugar. With hints of cinnamon and vanilla it's perfect for the holidays and is safe for those with diabetes and on a vegan, low carb, paleo or Whole30 diet.
2. Thanksgiving Yams from Real Simple Good
These yams are made with just 7 simple ingredients and are so easy to make. They are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
3. Winter Kale Salad from What Great Grandma Ate
This kale salad has the best flavour and is both paleo and vegan. This salad has pomegranate, roasted squash, and crunchy pecans, all coated in a zesty roasted garlic dressing. It's the perfect salad to add to any meal.
4. Paleo Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This is the perfect winter soup! It's easy to make and is so rich and creamy. It's a great option to serve at Thanksgiving and you will love that it is dairy free and paleo.
5. Paleo Cream of Mushroom Soup from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This mushroom soup recipe is so rich and creamy and you will love how easy it is to make. It's dairy free and gluten free and made with coconut milk, cremini mushrooms, vegetable broth, and spices. It's the perfect starter for any meal, including Thanksgiving dinner.
6. Paleo Roasted Turkey from Real Food with Jessica
This roasted turkey is incredibly simple, and even those making a turkey for the very first time be able to make this dish. The combination of rosemary, thyme, and sage creates the perfect blend of flavours to make the most delicious turkey.
7. Paleo Scalloped Potatoes from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These are the best dairy free scalloped potatoes! These potatoes are rich and creamy and have an amazing cheesy flavour without using any cheese or dairy. Made with russet potatoes and nutritional yeast you will love that this recipe is also vegan, gluten free, and Whole30 compliant.
8. Paleo Stuffing from Pure and Simple Nourishment
Turkey dinner just isn't turkey dinner without stuffing or dressing, and this paleo stuffing tastes just like the real thing! It's full of flavour, nice and tender, and is the perfect healthy side dish. This stuffing recipe is also gluten free and dairy free too.
9. Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes from Mary's Whole Life
These mashed potatoes are both effortless and so incredibly tasty! Russet potatoes are blended with vegan butter, garlic, and dairy-free milk to make the most rich and creamy dairy free mashed potatoes. They are the perfect side dish for turkey dinner.
10. Cranberry Maple Brussels Sprouts from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These are the best roasted Brussels sprouts! They are easy to make and the combination of tart cranberries and sweet maple syrup gives these crispy Brussels sprouts the most amazing flavour. It's the perfect veggie dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
11. Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole from Real Food with Jessica
Featuring silky smooth and creamy sweet potatoes, and topped with a delectable sweet crumble topping made with pecans, this sweet potato casserole is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but is naturally sweetened and refined sugar free. It is sure to impress all your guests for Thanksgiving dinner.
12. Paleo Cornbread Muffins from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These muffins are perfectly crumbly and slightly sweet, just like regular cornbread, but without the corn. They are so easy to make and use almond flour, coconut flour and nutritional yeast. They are the perfect pairing for any meal, especially Thanksgiving dinner.
13. Paleo Creamy Spinach Casserole from Mary's Whole Life
This gluten free and dairy free spinach casserole is the perfect side dish for any meal, including Thanksgiving dinner.
14. Cranberry Maple Chicken from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This one pan chicken dish is not only really beautiful, but it has the most amazing flavour! This recipe is so easy to make and is a great alternative to turkey to serve at Thanksgiving dinner. Plus it's way easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time to prepare.
15. Paleo Green Bean Casserole from Real Food with Jessica
This dish is not only easy to prepare, but it is also bursting with flavour. The green beans are smothered in a delectable creamy sauce, and are then topped with crispy bacon bits. Plus this casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant.
16. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower from Real Simple Good
This delicious creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. It has such an amazing flavour and you will love how easy it is to make.
Paleo Thanksgiving desserts:
1. Paleo Apple Pie Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These apple pie bars have a flaky shortbread crust, a cinnamon spiced apple pie filling and are topped with a rich and creamy caramel sauce. They are the perfect Thanksgiving treat and it's also gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. Plus they are way easier to make than an actual apple pie.
2. Paleo Pumpkin Bars from Real Simple Good
These pumpkin bars are the perfect gluten free fall treat that is great to serve for dessert at Thanksgiving.
3. Paleo Cranberry Lemon Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These cranberry lemon bars are to die for! The combination of the sweet lemon crust with the tart cranberry topping blends beautifully. These lemon bars are also healthier than most lemon bar recipes since they are refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free too!
4. Paleo Pecan Pie Bars from Real Food with Jessica
Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious sweet filling, and generously topped with pecans, these bars are the perfect holiday treat. Plus, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened.
5. Turtle Bars Pure and Simple Nourishment
These turtle dessert bars are one of my favourite treats! Drizzled in chocolate with a cookie bottom layer, caramel middle layer, and pecan cashew crunch topping, they have the most amazing taste! You will love that they are also gluten free, dairy free and paleo.
6. Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are ready in just 10 minutes! They are so soft and chewy with hints of cinnamon and pumpkin and the perfect amount of chocolate. They are also gluten free, egg free and vegan.
7. Paleo Pumpkin Fudge from Real Food with Jessica
This pumpkin fudge is made with just six simple ingredients and is ready in only five minutes. This dairy-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened treat is perfectly spiced and is perfect to serve at Thanksgiving meals.
8. Paleo Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies from Organically Addison
A dash of molasses and a sprinkle of ginger work wonders in creating these delectable cookies. With crispy golden edges, a warm and soft middle, and mini chocolate chips scattered throughout, these pumpkin cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
9. Healthy Apple Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These apple bars are so darn good! They have the perfect crumble topping with the most delectable melt in your mouth apple filling. These bars are also refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free and are perfect for Thanksgiving.
10. Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These pumpkin cookie bars are going to become your new favourite fall dessert. They are easy to make, soft and gooey, and bursting with chocolate chips. They are perfect to serve at any Thanksgiving meal.
11. Edible Pumpkin Cookie Dough from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This chocolate chip pumpkin cookie dough is so easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes. It is made with canned pumpkin, sweetened with coconut sugar and loaded with dark chocolate chips. It's the perfect no bake dessert that is also vegan, dairy free and egg-free.
I would love to hear what you're going to make from this list! Enjoy friends!
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