If you're looking for healthy Thanksgiving recipes to bring to the table this year, you're in the right place! 😊 These are my dietitian picks for the best Thanksgiving recipes for 2025! From classic healthy Thanksgiving side dishes to new favorites, I hope you find one you love!
Food is such an important part of the holiday season as you spend time with loved ones. Being in kitchen with a good playlist can help us slow down and savor the little moments. And I believe a balance between nostalgic family favorites and trying some new recipes is one of the best ways to experience the fullness of the season!
For me, one of the best parts about this time of year is sharing nutrient-rich recipes using the abundance of seasonal fall produce from squash and root vegetables to fresh herbs, leafy greens, and apples! As a dietitian, I truly believe a good side dish or salad can make the meal. And what better way to use all these seasonal ingredients than to share delicious food at your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration?!
So without further ado, here are my top 10 healthy Thanksgiving recipes for you to try this year! To get to the recipe, simply click on the recipe name, or the "grab the recipe" button. 🧡
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- Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble
- Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad
- Roasted Harvest Vegetables with Cranberries & Pecans
- Delicata Squash Arugula Salad with Dates & Maple Dressing
- Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots
- Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
- Fall Pasta Salad
- Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Orzo Pasta
- Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Sweet Potato Slices with Whipped Ricotta & Pecan Date Topping
- In Conclusion
- Healthy Thanksgiving Day Breakfasts
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble
This delicious Sweet Potato Casserole has a crunchy pecan & brown sugar topping and is one of the most delicious Thanksgiving recipes at my family's table. We have been making some version of this for years, and it's always a favorite! The best part is that you can prep it in advance in a casserole dish to get a head start on your cooking.
Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad
This Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese is colorful, vibrant, and perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Sweet earthy beets & everyone's favorite - butternut squash on a bed of arugula. Everything is topped with creamy goat cheese and a drinkable homemade maple balsamic vinegar dressing!
Roasted Harvest Vegetables with Cranberries & Pecans
How to make veggies not boring at Thanksgiving? A beautiful Roasted Harvest Vegetable Medley topped with cranberries, pecans, parmesan cheese and a maple balsamic dressing! It's a healthy side dish and since the oven really does all the work, you can enjoy family time while it roasts.
Delicata Squash Arugula Salad with Dates & Maple Dressing
This gorgeous Delicata Squash Salad with a simple maple dijon dressing is an elevated salad for the Thanksgiving table! The roasted delicata squash is so colorful and tasty aaand you don't have to worry about peeling the skin since it's so thin.👏🏼 It's paired with arugula and topped with creamy goat cheese, pecans, and chopped dates for a hint of sweetness!
Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots
These Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish for something simple. It's my mom's favorite Thanksgiving side dish so I bring it every year for her! 😊 Carrots are coated in a combination of honey, olive oil, thyme, and seasonings and roasted at high heat in the oven until almost caramelized.
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
If you're looking for something to serve as a festive appetizer aligned with the Thanksgiving flavors, this creamy Butternut Squash Hummus is where it's at! I had my best friends taste test 3 different hummus variations this fall and this one was a clear winner! Pro tip: pair it with either Mary's Gone Crackers seed crackers or Simple Mills Rosemary Crackers.
Fall Pasta Salad
This easy Fall Pasta Salad has all the flavors of fall - perfect for a lighter pasta dish on turkey day! Roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, crisp apples, fresh thyme, and tender pasta are all topped with creamy goat cheese and a simple maple dijon dressing. 😊
Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Orzo Pasta
This Mushroom Orzo with Spinach is serious comfort food! It's made with short-grain orzo pasta, mushrooms, spinach, broth, parmesan cheese, and Greek yogurt added at the end. And it comes together in just one pan! It's a perfect side dish when you want something satisfying and creamy, but on the healthier side. I didn't originally think of it as a Thanksgiving dish until I first shared this recipe last year and so many people made it for the big day!
Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
This Healthy Banana Pumpkin Bread is basically a combination of two of my favorite baked goods - banana bread and pumpkin bread! It's perfectly moist, slightly sweet with warming spices, and made healthier by using less sugar. It's perfect if you want to have something ready in the morning on Thanksgiving day or to serve with coffee at the dessert table!
Sweet Potato Slices with Whipped Ricotta & Pecan Date Topping
These Sweet Potato Slices with Whipped Ricotta & a pecan date topping are a unique appetizer or side dish to serve at the holidays! The orange zest and fresh thyme add tons of flavor, and it's an especially great option if you have gluten-free guests. 😊
In Conclusion
While Thanksgiving is an amazing time to try a new recipe or make a family favorite, more importantly it's a time for community. It's easy to get lost in the "busy-ness" and forget to slow down, take a breath, and express gratitude for both big and small moments from this past year. It's something I'm working on.
I hope one of these recipes helps you get your hands (and attention!) off your phone and onto the abundance that God has provided us with and sharing time with the people we get to have in your life. So whether you are spending time with family, friends or home alone with your pet, I wish you a happy Thanksgiving and happy cooking! 🧡
Healthy Thanksgiving Day Breakfasts
Here are some ideas for breakfasts to serve on Thanksgiving! Light enough to fill you up until the big meal.
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