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by Chocolate Covered Katie
I realize not everyone loves to plan in advance like I do.
It’s two days until Thanksgiving, which probably means many of you still have absolutely no clue what you’ll be making for the holiday feast. (Grocery shopping on Thanksgiving Eve… good luck with that.) For healthy Thanksgiving recipe inspiration, here are 18ideas that will make a great addition to any Thanksgiving table. Starting with the healthy desserts:
Crusless Pumpkin Pie
Black Bean Brownies
Pumpkin Cupcakes – With Cream Cheese Frosting
Cranberry Orange Bread
Healthy Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Healthy Vegan Marshmallow Fluff
Healthy Apple Pie
Coconut Caramel
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Healthy Sweet Potato Pie
Mini Apple Pies – In A Muffin Tin
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
Cauliflower Mac And Cheese
Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo
Shake ‘n Bake Cauliflower
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
(The ONE cooking trick you haven’t tried)
Butternut Squash Soup (Video Included)
Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Vegan Meatloaf Cups In A Muffin Tin
How To Cook Sweet Potatoes
Healthy Corn Muffins
How To Roast Vegetables In The Slow Cooker
Spinach Tomato Pasta – Ready In 25 Minutes
Vegan Quinoa Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Bread Free Vegan Stuffing
Sticky Sesame Brussels Sprouts
The Ultimate Vegan Cheese Sauce – This also makes a really good gravy!
Do you know what you’re making for Thanksgiving?
And ifyou need some inspiration for healthy recipes that call for canned pumpkin,be sure to check outthe following link: 22 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
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Published on November 26, 2013
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Melissa says
Yum, all of these recipes sound excellent! I love all the ingredients!
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Margaret says
Thank you, Katie! I’m very grateful for your frequent recipes and your wonderfully sunny approach to life. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Susan says
I’ve known for weeks that I would be making a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. We are traveling and will spend the day with the family of one of our daughters-in-law, where we just need to make a simple contribution. I’m with you on liking to plan (and shop) well ahead of time, and am also glad that we don’t have to do Thanksgiving dinner at home… 🙂 Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
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Karen says
Just wondering, did you know your healthy pumpkin pie was mentioned with link on the VegNews “Downright Delicious Desserts Thanksgiving Recipies” site?
See # 10 here: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6330&catId=2
Way to go, Katie!Reply
MaryEllen says
I cannot get the link to the bread-free stuffing to work. Is there a website for that recipe? Thanks!
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Rebecca Wright says
I wondered the same thing but then I remembered she’s posted it before. Here’s the link
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2010/11/29/bread-less-vegan-stuffing/
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MaryEllen says
Thanks so much!!
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oh my gosh, those apple breakfast enchiladas look amazing! I need to get some more apples in my life asap!
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Lisa @bitesforbabies says
Wow…how do you choose just one to make?! Forget Thanksgiving dinner…i would jump right to dessert 😉
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Alex @ Cookie Dough Katzen says
I have a can of pumpkin waiting to be used for my dessert. I’m the worst planner, but luckily our meal has already been planned by various family members. Have a great Thanksgiving Katie!
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miriam says
I’ve been making a crustless pumpkin pie for years – I always “doctor” the spices (i.e. add far more than the recipe says) because I really like a spicy, fragrant dessert.
Thanks for this! I have to try the cauliflower alfredo at some point…
I’m making an apple crumble, subbing in some almond flour to the crumble, along with a bit of Chinese Five Spice – stole the idea from an email that suggested adding it to pumpkin for more of a kick (it works just as well with apples too!)Reply
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Ugh I really need to start planning and figuring out what I am going to be making! It is just my husband and I this year so I don’t want to go too out of control!
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Kate says
LOVING the look of that crustless pumpkin pie! Been struggling with how to do a grain-free pumpkin pie, and I think you just solved my problem. Thanks!
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Katy says
Planning in advance is definitely necessary when it comes to holiday baking and cooking. Great ideas here Katie!
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Thanks for sharing these great recipes Katie. I have made many of these and love them, but I haven’t tried the cauliflower alfredo yet. That will be next on the list. Have a great Thanksgiving!
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EVA says
Alas, being the only one with dietary needs in my giant-ass family of 30+, I’ll be bringing my own dairy free mashed potatoes and vegetables, and if I feel like it, gluten free gravy. Not sure if I feel like it.
They better have cranberry sauce.I WOULD be making your crustless pumpkin pie which has been a link in which I constantly click to lust over. BUT, I don’t have the ingredients nor the $$$. Good thing Larabar made a pumpkin pie flavor that my mom got me as a gift. I don’t care what angst says, moms really do care.
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Stacia says
These look so yummy! I already know what I’m making for Thanksgiving (butternut squash soup and almond butter pumpkin cake, both gluten free), but I will definitely come back to these at some point!
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Lauren says
I just made a gluten-free and regular batch of both your skinny snickerdoodles and inside-out pumpkin stuffed chocolate cookies to bring to my grandparents’ house for Thanksgiving!
Unfortunately I forgot to add the nut butter to the gluten free inside out cookies, so those are a little funky, but the rest are pretty good!
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Elyse @ Lizzie Fit says
Ok so I keep seeing this pizookie everywhere! I need to make it… SOON!
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Tammy says
Hi
Just wanted you to know that I tell all my friends about your website. I made the protein bars and they were a home run. Enjoy your Thanks Giving!Reply
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you so much, Tammy!
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Tara says
I’m making your sweet potato muffin recipe!
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Happy Thanksgiving Katie! Thank you for all these wonderful recipes! Canadian thanksgiving has already past but I can’t wait to use some of your dessert recipes for Christmas! 😀
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Corina says
We did all our shopping on Saturday)
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Tammela says
I made biscuits and this sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving:
http://taplatt.wordpress.com/2013/11/26/recipe-diannes-sweet-potato-casserole/Reply
Sara says
MMM great suggestions. I have made your cornbread before, so delicious, it has been a while though!! I should make it again soon.
I featured your pumpkin brownies on my new blog, hope that is ok!! With reference to you offcourse!!
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Anna says
Hi Katie!
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I cooked your Chocolate Fudge Pie for dessert on Turkey Day and my family was bewildered when I told them what was in it: tofu. It other words, it was so delicious they couldn’t even tell it was healthy. My sister thought it was some practical joke. Oh boy.
I was wondering if you have ever tried cooking with soy-flour. I recently experimented with it with one of your pancakes recipes and was pleasantly surprised. It’s a healthier alternative to regular flour that is also really high in fiber. Also, it only has 80 calories per .25 cup. It added a nutty, savory flavor to the pancakes that tasted like peanut butter almost! The pancakes tasted so rich that it did not taste like a healthy vegan recipe! I was eating the raw-batter, no lie. It was so tasty. I highly recommend experimenting with it for pancakes and other goods! 🙂
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CCK says
I haven’t… will have to look out for it!
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Rebecca says
So many yummy ones, how will I choose?! As always, awesome post Katie!
xx Becca
blahnikandballet.blogspot.caReply
Thomas Nwafor says
My girlfriend is not really a internet junkie like me, but she is as chef, she told me to tell you that she loves your site. :O)
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Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you (and her) so much 🙂
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Jess says
Fairly new to follow your blog, but I just love it. I love to cook but I’ve never been much of a baker or dessert maker (cookie/brownies from a box here and there). But recently I’ve been experimenting making many things from scratch using healthier ingredients and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I was wondering what you use or recommend for a cocoa powder.. (I’ve heard some can be significantly bitter). Thanks for the great recipes, the Thanksgiving ones look amazing, looking forward to trying the whole lot of em. I also can’t wait to plan Christmas Eve dinner and dessert this year 😉
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Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thanks, Jess!
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Emma says
I’ve had the Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal about 5 out of 7 days this week. … clearly, I cannot stand it 😛
(Gah it is so good! And SO EASY!!!)
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flynnycat says
Or sometimes people are just really easily offended. I wouldn’t worry about it. No matter what you say or do, someone somewhere will likely be “offended”. You have a great blog–I fail to see how anyone could be offended.
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tammy says
Katie,
There will always be people who have nothing better to do than complain. Anyone who has been on here at all knows how kind and generous you are. Don’t listen to the naysayers! There is nothing to be sorry for! Keep being your awesome, funny self! And keep sending out the amazing recipes!Reply
Jenn says
I read your TG post twice and I can’t see how you offer ended anyone. People need to lighten up.
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Cindy says
Hi Katie,
Thanks so much for gathering all of these holiday recipes in one place. Now that you’ve done this, could you go a step further and have a recipe category for recipes like these — recipes for a crowd/potluck/holiday/whatever. There are several I know of where you’ve mentioned bringing the item to a party and getting raves. But, inevitably, I can’t find those when I need one for a potluck.
Thanks so much for considering this.
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Valerie says
I read and then re-read the post. Clearly, I must have missed the offensive part. I don’t see anywhere in your post anything remotely offensive. People are offended way too easily. I thought your comment was funny (sounded like something I would say) and is likely true for some. At least it’s true for many of my friends, they never plan meals. I had to go to the store for a can of milk on Thanksgiving eve and it was a nightmare so clearly the comment applies. Shake it off! No apology needed. Love your blog and your sunny personality. Anyone who has followed you for anytime should be able to recognize your humor and know that you meant no harm. Shame on them for even making you feel you had to retract or apologize!
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Julia says
Cauliflower Alfredo – I love it! I’m definitely trying that one out, along with that no-bake chocolate pumpkin pie. Who cares if Thanksgiving already passed?
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Tiana says
Yeah what about this was supposed to be offensive? That she said “good luck” if you’re going shopping for groceries two days before thanksgiving? Really? I needed that luck when I tried to walk into Whole Foods a few days before. That parking lot was the opposite of namaste. So THANK YOU KATIE, I did need the luck! 🙂
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Olivia R says
Hi Katie!
I want to make one of these recipes on Thanksgiving, and was wondering which of these you highly recommend? I am looking forward to showing my family that healthy food can be amazing and need the perfect desert to show it!Reply
Chocolate Covered Katie says
I am so sorry I’m just seeing this comment now! I hope that whatever you made for Thanksgiving was a success!!
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