I adore all holidays, but I think Thanksgiving is my most favorite. A holiday centered around family, thankfulness and amazing food is a darn good day in my book, right? š
Many in my family are following a Paleo or real food diet so we have been scouring the web trying to come up with our favorite Paleo Thanksgiving recipes that will make an appearance on our Thanksgiving table this year. There are so many great recipes to choose from, but we narrowed it down to our top 25 recipes from some of our favorite Paleo and real food bloggers.
This is post is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Enjoy and have a very blessed Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
Click on the underlined recipe title to take you to each recipe.
Cranberry Ginger Smoothie from Happy Healthnut
This delightful holiday smoothie is not only delicious and pretty to look at, but itās a powerhouse of amazing nutrients.
Spiked and Spiced Slow Cooker Apple Cider from Rubies and Radishes
Your house will smell amazing with the all the flavors of Fall while this is slow cooking. Arsy, author of The Paleo Slow Cooker (you can find this beautiful hardbound cookbook HERE), knows how to create the perfect holiday drink to throw back with good friends and family.
Apple Clove Kombucha from Real Food Rn
Donāt be afraid of the cane sugar in this recipe! Itās a necessary component for the fermentation process. A very minimal amount of sugar is left (less than 3 grams) after fermentation. Kombucha is a powerful health elixer that is full of probiotics to help strengthen the immune system. This apple clove kombucha is out of this world!
No Bean Paleo Pumpkin Hummus from Meatified and The Paleo Mama
Friends donāt let friends eat beans so this no bean hummus is your ticket! It tastes like delicious creamy hummus but without the digestive upsets. Plus itās super simple to throw together and goes great with a raw veggie platter.
Have you ever seen a salad as stunning as this one? This beauty is sure to impress your guests.
Curried Apple Butternut Squash Soup from The Darling Bakers
This butternut squash soup is a creamy delight. Your guests will want seconds!
Thanksgiving Turkey from The Food LoversPrimal Palate
We leave the star of our Thanksgiving feast to the King and Queen of Paleo entertaining, Bill and Hayley Staley, authors of the gorgeous cookbooks, Gather and Make It Paleo (You can find their booksHERE). If anyone knows how to cook the perfect turkey, itās these two Paleo food geniuses.
Cranberry and Spinach Stuffed Pork Loin from DJ Foodie
Hereās a wonderful compliment to the turkey by none other than the super creative, DJ Foodie. His recipes are always flavorful and unique and this main course is sure to win any crowd over.
Apple Cranberry Holiday Stuffing from Autoimmune Paleo
No Thanksgiving would be complete without stuffing. But how do you make stuffing without grains? Donāt worry, Autoimmune Paleo comes to the rescue with this amazingly delectable no bread stuffing. Itās the perfect combination of savory spices and holiday flavors.
Gravy without flour? No prob! Holistic Squid has you covered with the best gravy you will ever taste.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Brown Butter Sauce from Oh Lardy
You can make anyone a brussels sprouts lover when you serve a recipe like this.
Sweet Potato Gratin from Meatified
Meatified is brilliant for coming up with this sweet potato gratin that tastes perfectly creamy. Youāll never even realize itās not made with dairy.
Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash from Living Low Carb One Day At A Time
Hereās a savory side dish that is easy to make and will get eaten up quickly.
Cranberry Sauce from Primally Inspired
Donāt forget the cranberry sauce! Cranberries, apples and oranges are combined to make a naturally sweetened cranberry sauce that is sure to please!
Mashed Cauliflower from Hollywood Homestead
Hereās a super simple mashed cauliflower recipe ā donāt be stingy with the butter or ghee!
Pumpkin Roll from Primally Inspired
Pumpkin āCheesecakeā Cups from Primally Inspired
These adorable cups are full of Fall flavors and are always a big hit.
Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Tarts from Beauty and The Foodie
Not only are these tarts super cute, but they are just as good as they look!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie from Primally Inspired
Thanksgiving wouldnāt be complete without that beautiful pumpkin pie. And hereās the perfect paleo pumpkin pie recipe! Youāll love that crust! Itās grain-free, dairy-free and nut-free and tastes like the real deal!
Cranberry Mint Mousse from Happy Healthnut
Isnāt this such a pretty and elegant dessert? The flavors are amazing and itās very simple to make.
PumpkinFudge from Itās a Love Love Thing
Looking for a healthypumpkin fudge recipe? Hereās a fabulous, crowd pleasing option thatās super simple to make!
Autumn Chocolate Bites from Primally Inspired
I had to include a recipe for all my chocolate lovers out there. This easy homemade dark chocolate is paired with fall flavors and colors. Itās festive and super delicious!
Turkey, Avocado, Apple and Walnut Lettuce Wraps from Primally Inspired
Hereās an easy lettuce wrap filled with turkey salad and homemade cranberry sauce.
Thanksgiving Leftover āSandwichā from Stupid Easy Paleo
Make sweet potato buns and stack those buns high with Thanksgiving leftovers!
I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with great food, many laughs and wonderful memories! If you have any favorite, tried and true Thanksgiving recipes, let me know š