Grab your friends and create a feast with these healthier Thanksgiving recipes.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means food galore! Stuffing those plates doesn’t mean you have to be unbuckling those pants. Whether your hosting or going to a friendsgiving, or just bringing something to the traditional family meal. These recipes will be a little easier on the waistline and not to mention impress those guests!
Hiiii guys! Wow it’s been a few weeks since my last post. And you probably already know it’s because I got MARRIED! 🙂 … and then Nick and I went on our honeymoon in Maui, which was amazing!!! I can’t wait to share all the detes with you guys.
But for today, were sticking to Thanksgiving! I can’t believe it’s already November, and only 2 weeks until one of the best holidays, no less!
I’m trying to plan a first annual friendsgiving this year, but timing and schedules are making it nearly impossible! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
If you’re planning your very own friendsgiving or just trying to think what you can bring to your family’s thanksgiving, here’s 14 different ideas, sorted by dish!
P.s. – I’ve made nearly all of these recipes over the past few years, so I can safely say you’ll be satisfied with any you choose! Enjoy!
The Perfect Friendsgiving Recipes
Apps
Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts – Fit Foodie Finds
Charcuterie Board – Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese – Cooking on the Front Burners
These are amazing!!!! Must try.
Dinner
Roasted Chicken Dinner – Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Sides
Broccoli Cheese and Quinoa Casserole – Fit Foodie Finds
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – Afitcado
Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad – Afitcado
Have this salad every week, and you bet I’ll be making it for Thanksgiving too!
Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole – Afitcado
This is one of my Thanksgiving favorites and it’s requested by my family every year!
Healthier Green Bean Casserole – Gimme Some Oven
Dessert
Chocolate Covered Snickers Stuffed Dates – Eating Bird Food
Skillet Apple Crisp – Afitcado
Skip the apple pie and whip up a skillet instead! (it’s easier and just as tasty!)
Grain Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pie with Cookie Crust – RachLMansfield
Drinks
Cranberry Moscow Mules – Blackberry Babe
My go-to holiday drink. I bring it every year to share!
Apple Cider Sangria – Recipe Girl
Remember potluck style is the best, so share this post with all your friends and have the best time celebrating with delicious food and good drink. Cheers! 🥂