Make Ahead Thanksgiving! Keto, Low Carb, & THM Recipes (2024)

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Enjoy your holiday by prepping ahead! Try these make-ahead keto sides and enjoy your friends and family this Thanksgiving.

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I think one of the hardest things about hosting a major holiday is timing. Having everything ready and hot to eat at the same time can be overwhelming. For me, it's hard enough to just keep the house clean with 4 kids underfoot let alone cook at the same time. I try to make as many things ahead of time as possible so that I only have to reheat sides and tend the meat.

I decided to put together a list of recipes you can make AT LEAST 24 hours ahead.These either reheat well or are eaten cold (pumpkin cheesecake, I'm looking at you).

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APPETIZERS:

French Onion Tartlets - Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

Sausage Pizza Dip

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Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls

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SIDES:

Best Ever Dairy Free Mashed Cauliflower

Cream Cheese Cauliflower Mashers with Asiago

Four Ingredient Cranberry Sauce - Sugar Free, THM FP

Healthy Green Bean Casserole Gluten-Free Low Carb

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DESSERTS:

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake- Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake- Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

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  1. Ilene Olsen says

    Wow, Taryn, i thought i should finally make the effort to tell you how much i appreciate your sending me your Keto creations to my email. Don't know how I was so lucky, but I forward them on to our 6 married children (trying to convert them!) Finally there are normal recipes with normal ingredients that are easy to make!! It really shouldn't be that hard! Thanks for proving that. As a former home ec teacher, I have managed to stay normal weight, but with a great deal of effort playing weight management teeter totter. I've been searching for the "holy grail of health" my whole life. Luckily it exists & its here! (was also in the olden days before processed food) KetoII And your recipes have made it SO Easy! Muchisimas Gracias! Your creations are benefitting mucho gente!

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  2. Ynes says

    This recipe looks delicious. However, I need a substitution for mushrooms. I'm allergic and every recipe I've found has mushrooms. Just wondering. Thanks!

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    • Taryn says

      For the green bean casserole? You can omit the mushrooms.

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  3. Carol Eckler-Ungar says

    Can't wait to try green bean casserole and some of your Thanksgiving suggestions!

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  4. Alisha Ross says

    I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week. I am sure it will be a big hit.
    Regards
    Ross Alisha

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  5. Shelley Anders says

    I am new at the low carb diet. I like to receive any recipes that you have. I am interested in all kinds except seafood. Am allergic. But I like to learn new breakfast, lunch, dinner along with snack ideas. Also the holiday recipes would be great to receive also if you don't mind. Thank you! Better health,living and losing weight more is my main goal! Thank you again and God Bless you! Take care.

    Shelley Anders

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    • Taryn says

      Hi Shelley. All the recipes in this post have clickable links. You can see all my other recipes here:

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Make Ahead Thanksgiving! Keto, Low Carb, & THM Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you survive Thanksgiving on keto? ›

How to do keto on Thanksgiving without losing your mind
  1. First, a warning about the keto diet. ...
  2. Turkey is definitely keto-friendly. ...
  3. Just don't put any bread in the stuffing. ...
  4. Instead of mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, try a cauliflower mash. ...
  5. Gravy that uses flour for thickener is out of the question.
Nov 20, 2018

Is turkey breast good for a low carb diet? ›

Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken.

What is keto for the lazy person? ›

What To Eat on a Lazy Keto Diet
  • Certain fruits: Blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
  • Full-fat dairy: Butter, cheese, and cream.
  • Grains: Brown rice and quinoa.
  • Healthy fats: Avocados and coconut, olive, and nut oils.
  • Non-starchy vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, cucumbers, and leafy greens.
Nov 15, 2023

What are the golden rules of keto? ›

The basic rules of keto are eating few carbohydrates and emphasizing fat with a moderate intake of protein. In order to be in a state of ketosis, you will likely have to track the amount of carbohydrates you eat by weighing out your food.

Can I cheat on keto for Thanksgiving? ›

There Are Plenty of Conscious Ways to Have a Keto Cheat Day

Or, if it's Thanksgiving, don't offer to cook green beans or turkey (which are already keto-compliant). Instead, bring a low-carb pumpkin pie or make mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.

How do I get back into ketosis after Thanksgiving? ›

Here are a few tips to help you get back into ketosis:
  1. Try intermittent fasting. Combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet may help your body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat ( 9 ).
  2. Track your carb intake. ...
  3. Try a short-term fat fast. ...
  4. Exercise more. ...
  5. Try a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplement.
Jun 2, 2020

What happens if you quit carbs cold turkey? ›

You Might Feel Dizzy and Have Headaches

It will switch to breaking down fat into ketones, an alternative to glucose. This puts the body into ketosis, or a state with elevated ketones, which have side effects such as dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches.

Can I break my diet for Thanksgiving? ›

Even if you enjoy a bit too much turkey, stuffing, potatoes or pie, there's no reason to fret, says Jamie Kandora, clinical nutrition manager for Tidelands Health. The important thing is to not let one day of overeating deter you from your long-term health goals.

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