Keto Thanksgiving Recipes You'll Gobble Down

Thanksgiving is one of the best food days of the year. It's hard to beat platters of turkey, boats of gravy, mounds of stuffing, and tubs of cranberry sauce. And then there's the pie. Glorious, glorious, glorious pie.

(Okay, and yes, and it's a time to gather the family around the table and remember how grateful you are.)

All that said, Thanksgiving can be hard to maneuver if you're on the high-fat ketogenic diet. That's because high-carb foods like mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, and—unfortunately—pie, can knock you out of ketosis, or fat-burning mode.

Look, enjoying yourself for one day won't wreck your commitment to a healthy eating plan. So one option to retain your sanity on the holiday is to just let loose and eat the Thanksgiving feast guilt-free.

But if you don't want to take a day off of your diet (but, really, it's okay if you want to), you can pull off some kitchen slight-of-hand, magically transforming some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes into keto-friendly dishes.

Now, granted, you will have to spend some time cooking—or at least energy convincing Mom that, no, you want a keto apple pie this year—but if you're as committed as you are to remaining in ketosis, then maybe these obstacles are surmountable ones.

So, with fanfare, here are 25 keto Thanksgiving recipes—from bacon-wrapped turkey to green bean casserole to all sorts of pies—that will satisfy T-day cravings without breaking from traditional (too much).

Nutritious and simple, asparagus is a healthy and festive side to go with heavier Thanksgiving day foods. This air fryer recipe from Wholesomelicious has good fats from ghee and coconut aminos to work well for the keto diet.

Talk about a meaty Thanksgiving dish, this turkey from Ketogasm is wrapped in bacon for a feast for any carnivore out there. The one pot dish contains just three grams of net carbs, along with great protein and fat to fill you up. It’ll cook for about six hours, but you don’t need to do much—just put it in and wait.

Yams with marshmallows are a Thanksgiving staple, but the whole side dish is super high in carbs and sugar. Luckily, this makeover from Keto Diet App has all the sweet flavor you want from erythritol (or stevia) but for just 5.1 grams of net carbs and 2.5 grams of sugar a serving. YAAAAS.

Apple pie is super comforting for Thanksgiving dessert, and this one by gnom-gnom is gluten-free and keto-friendly. The pie crust is super flaky and the zucchini filling adds nutrients and fiber.

Swap cauliflower for potatoes, and you’ll still get the same texture and flavor you’re craving alongside your turkey leg. This recipe from Hey Keto Mama is a great companion for Thanksgiving dinner, and you can dress it up with whatever you like—bacon, spices, herbs, and more.

These mini pecan pie clusters from Hey Keto Mama give you the dessert you want but in a small fun-size version to keep carbs, calories, and sugar in check. Use dark and sugar-free chocolate to make the total sugar zero. Each cluster is just 140 calories.

Pecan pie has that amazing chewy texture and deliciously nutty flavor. This keto sugar-free pie from All Day I Dream About Food is made with almond flour pie crust, keto friendly sweeteners, and some vanilla or maple extract to round it all out.

Stuffing it a total superstar at the table, but it’s definitely not on the keto diet. Yet this stuffing from All Day I Dream About Food is made with keto bread, which tastes just like the real thing. Add a kick with spicy sausage and enjoy for just 2.8 grams of net carbs a serving.

Cornbread is comfort food in a nutshell and it goes great as a base for a stuffing (here’s another low-carb keto stuffing) or for a side with turkey and veggies. This recipe from Cast Iron Keto has a kick from jalapeno pepper, too.

A classic for Thanksgiving, this pumpkin pie from Cast Iron Keto is creamy in the center but flaky on the outside, making it the perfect dessert this holiday. It even has a bit of protein—12.1 grams—so you won’t feel like grabbing a second slice.

A great side dish from Cast Iron Keto, these scalloped turnips are rich and comforting thanks to a delicious cream sauce and butter. They’ll taste just as decadent as potatoes but without all the carbs, clocking in at a mere 4 grams of net carbs a serving.

Not everyone eats meat, so a turkey won’t cut it for vegans and pesctetarians. Fortunately, this lemon garlic salmon from 40 Aprons is an excellent option for those looking to have more fish in the diet. It's ready in 25 minutes, too, which is super fast!

These mini pumpkin cheesecake tarts from Ruled.me are perfect for keeping portions in check, and you can use them as an easy dessert. There’s a nice medley of vanilla, allspice, cinnamon, and ginger to bring out Thanksgiving spices.

Before digging into turkey, you’ve got to have some apps first. This raspberry baked brie from Keto Diet App is the perfect appetizer, and it is low in carbs, with just 3.7 net grams a serving. You get the creaminess of the brie along with good fats from the walnuts and chia seeds to fill you up.

Cranberry sauce is typically like all sugar—yes there are antioxidants from the berries, but the sugar and carb count in a Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is way too high for a keto lifestyle. This one from Keto Diet App still has the acidity from oranges, the kick from cloves and cinnamon, and the sweetness from the berries to satisfy the craving without wrecking your diet.

You may not think of “salad” when you consider Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s a good way to get in greens. This Brussels sprouts salad from Wholesomelicious is perfect, as it has crunch from almonds and a spicy kick from the Dijon mustard, and it’s still low-carb.

Before sitting down to the table, nosh on some appetizers to mingle or watch TV as a family. These deviled eggs from 40 Aprons are great for easy passed apps as they are a total finger-food snack and are low in carbs and high in fat. In fact, there are zero carbs per egg.

Instead of traditional dinner rolls for the holiday, enjoy a slice of this keto-approved pumpkin bread from Ketogasm. Each slice has 257 calories, but it’s also gluten-free and packed with healthy fats from the pumpkin seeds. And there are only 3 net grams of carbs a slice.

A warm bowl of pumpkin cheddar soup is the perfect low carb, keto soup for Thanksgiving dinner, and this creamy recipe from All Day I Dream About Food can be easily made in the slow cooker or on a stovetop for the holiday. Some chorizo adds heat and spice.

Sick of turkey? Have another option ready with this pork recipe from Ruled. me that’s low-carb and high in fat for the keto diet. And there’s no shortage of flavor thanks to a filling that reminds you of traditional bread stuffing. Plus, it’s done in under two hours.

Who can eat turkey without cranberry relish? Unfortunately, cranberries have a ton of sugar and carbs, so those on the keto diet can’t lather some on. Yet, this recipe from gnom-gnom has everything you need: the sweet flavor, tang, and only three grams of net carbs.

It’s definitely okay to enjoy a delicious turkey on Thanksgiving—it’s the main event! This roasted turkey leg recipe from Ruled. me keeps portion control in mind (no food coma as expected) and it works well with any sides, like broccoli or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Butter and garlic lathered on roasted turkey? Yum. And it’s keto friendly for Thanksgiving, so you can’t get any better. This recipe from Wholesome Yum has all the flavors you’re looking for with some fat from the butter without all the carbs that could come from other types of sauces or gravy.

Thick creamy spinach with cream cheese is rich and decadent tasting but free of those pesky carbs and sugar in this keto-approved makeover from Wholesome Yum. So, grab a spoonful and enjoy this Thanksgiving. Plus, it takes just 15 minutes to whip up.

This is a dish people look forward to all year long—but on keto, this casserole is off limits. Luckily, Wholesome Yum has a killer recipe that packs in all the flavor and nutrition of green beans with a keto-friendly casserole base. There are just 7 grams of net carbs a serving.