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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35 Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes
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 perfect to serve with chips, crackers or raw vegetables! Not only is it vegan but it's also dairy free, plant based, Whole30 and paleo.
2. Maple Bacon Wrapped Carrots from Perchance to Cook
Indulge in these delectable carrots, a perfect addition to your menu as a side dish or appetizer. Tender and sweet carrots are enveloped in crispy, oven-baked bacon, and generously coated with a luscious maple syrup glaze. These irresistible 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 dip goes great with raw veggies, chips or crackers. It has the most amazing flavour and is so rich, thick and creamy. Plus it's a great way to get picky eaters to eat more veggies!
4. Whole30 Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs from Mary's Whole Life
Deviled eggs are a delightful appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed all year round, but they are particularly perfect for the holidays. This recipe is a tantalizing blend of crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, tangy Dijon mustard, rich mayo, velvety egg yolks, and fragrant chives!
5. Roasted Honey Dijon Pecans from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These roasted honey Dijon pecans are so easy to make with just a few ingredients and have the most incredible flavour. These glazed pecans make the perfect healthy snack or 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, snack, dinner, or appetizer. 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 most amazing flavour.
7. Carrot Dip with Chilis from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This carrot dip has the most incredible flavour! The sweetness of carrots blends perfectly with the slight spice of the chili flakes to make this a dip that will please anyone. It's so easy to make in just a few minutes 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 uses 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 delicious yams are made with just 7 simple ingredients and are so easy to make. They make the perfect Thanksgiving side dish are sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
3. Winter Kale Salad from What Great Grandma Ate
This winter kale salad that is both paleo and vegan. This dish is the perfect combination of pomegranate, roasted squash, and crunchy pecans, all coated in a zesty roasted garlic dressing. It's the perfect healthy, tasty 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 the perfect healthy comfort food that's great for any meal or gathering, including Thanksgiving dinner.
5. Paleo Cream of Mushroom Soup from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This mushroom soup recipe is so rich and creamy and is loaded with mushrooms! 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. This soup is also vegan, dairy free and Whole30 compliant.
6. Paleo Roasted Turkey from Real Food with Jessica
This roasted turkey recipe is incredibly simple, and even those preparing a turkey for the very first time be able to make this dish. The combination of rosemary, thyme, and sage creates a perfect harmony of flavours to make the most delicious succulent 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 any cheese or dairy. Made with russet potatoes, nutritional yeast, almond flour and coconut milk 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 and this paleo stuffing tastes just like the real thing! It's full of flavour, nice and tender and makes the perfect healthy side dish. This stuffing is also gluten free and dairy free too.
9. Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes from Mary's Whole Life
These dairy-free 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 mashed potatoes. They are the perfect side for turkey dinner.
10. Cranberry Maple Brussels Sprouts from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These are the best Brussels sprouts! They are easy to make and the combination of tart cranberries and sweet maple syrup give these crispy Brussels sprouts the most amazing flavour. Plus look how pretty this dish is! It's the perfect veggie dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
11. Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole from Real Food with Jessica
Featuring velvety smooth and creamy sweet potatoes, 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.
12. Paleo Cornbread Muffins from Pure and Simple Nourishment
These muffins are perfectly crumbly and slightly sweet like regular cornbread, just 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
Made with healthy ingredients including ghee, almond milk cream cheese, and frozen spinach, this dish is topped with a crispy pork panko crust. Plus, it's gluten-free and soy-free, making it a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions.
14. Cranberry Maple Chicken from Pure and Simple Nourishment
This one pan chicken dish is not only really pretty, but it has the most amazing flavour! This recipe is so easy to make and is a great alternative to turkey to serve for Thanksgiving dinner. Plus it's way easier to make!
15. Paleo Green Bean Casserole from Real Food with Jessica
This dish is not only easy to prepare, but it is also bursting with flavor. The green beans are smothered in a luscious creamy sauce and topped with crispy bacon bits. Plus, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30 compliant, making it a guilt-free indulgence.
16. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower from Real Simple Good
These delicious creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. It has such a delicious 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 that are 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 incredibly versatile and can be molded into any shape you desire. They 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. You will love how easy these bars are to make and that they are 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 and sweet filling, and generously loaded with pecans, these pecan bars are the perfect holiday treat. Plus, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, making them a guilt-free indulgence.
5. Turtle Bars from 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. Made with almond flour, coconut flour and canned pumpkin, you will love how easy they are to make. 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 a mere five minutes. This dairy-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened treat is perfectly spiced and perfect for the fall season, and Thanksgiving meals.
8. Paleo Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies from Organically Addison
A dash of molasses and a sprinkle of ground ginger work wonders in creating these delectable cookies. With crispy golden edges, a warm and soft center, and mini chocolate chips scattered throughout, these pumpkin cookies are perfect for Thanksgiving.
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 apple inner filling. These bars are also refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free and are perfect for Thanksgiving.
10. Gluten Free 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. These dessert bars are also dairy free (but you would never know it). They are perfect for your next 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 chocolate chips. It's the perfect healthy, 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!
Other paleo recipes you will love:
- Whole30 Shepherd's Pie
- Paleo Chicken Stir Fry
- Paleo Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Paleo Sloppy Joes
Our expertise:
Dr. Erin Carter, MD, FRCPC, is a physician with board certifications in internal medicine and rheumatology. She is passionate about preventative healthcare including nutrition, environmental health and low toxicity living. She is also a self-trained chef and has been creating and publishing paleo recipes since 2015. Her recipes have been featured on many different websites and online publications.
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