Make Ahead Thanksgiving! Keto, Low Carb, & THM Recipes (2024)

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Enjoy your holiday by prepping ahead! Try these make-ahead keto sides and enjoy your friends and family this Thanksgiving.

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I think one of the hardest things about hosting a major holiday is timing. Having everything ready and hot to eat at the same time can be overwhelming. For me, it's hard enough to just keep the house clean with 4 kids underfoot let alone cook at the same time. I try to make as many things ahead of time as possible so that I only have to reheat sides and tend the meat.

I decided to put together a list of recipes you can make AT LEAST 24 hours ahead.These either reheat well or are eaten cold (pumpkin cheesecake, I'm looking at you).

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APPETIZERS:

French Onion Tartlets - Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

Sausage Pizza Dip

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Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls

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SIDES:

Best Ever Dairy Free Mashed Cauliflower

Cream Cheese Cauliflower Mashers with Asiago

Four Ingredient Cranberry Sauce - Sugar Free, THM FP

Healthy Green Bean Casserole Gluten-Free Low Carb

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DESSERTS:

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake- Low Carb, Grain Free, THM S

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  1. Ilene Olsen says

    Wow, Taryn, i thought i should finally make the effort to tell you how much i appreciate your sending me your Keto creations to my email. Don't know how I was so lucky, but I forward them on to our 6 married children (trying to convert them!) Finally there are normal recipes with normal ingredients that are easy to make!! It really shouldn't be that hard! Thanks for proving that. As a former home ec teacher, I have managed to stay normal weight, but with a great deal of effort playing weight management teeter totter. I've been searching for the "holy grail of health" my whole life. Luckily it exists & its here! (was also in the olden days before processed food) KetoII And your recipes have made it SO Easy! Muchisimas Gracias! Your creations are benefitting mucho gente!

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  2. Ynes says

    This recipe looks delicious. However, I need a substitution for mushrooms. I'm allergic and every recipe I've found has mushrooms. Just wondering. Thanks!

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    • Taryn says

      For the green bean casserole? You can omit the mushrooms.

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  3. Carol Eckler-Ungar says

    Can't wait to try green bean casserole and some of your Thanksgiving suggestions!

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  4. Alisha Ross says

    I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week. I am sure it will be a big hit.
    Regards
    Ross Alisha

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  5. Shelley Anders says

    I am new at the low carb diet. I like to receive any recipes that you have. I am interested in all kinds except seafood. Am allergic. But I like to learn new breakfast, lunch, dinner along with snack ideas. Also the holiday recipes would be great to receive also if you don't mind. Thank you! Better health,living and losing weight more is my main goal! Thank you again and God Bless you! Take care.

    Shelley Anders

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    • Taryn says

      Hi Shelley. All the recipes in this post have clickable links. You can see all my other recipes here:

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Make Ahead Thanksgiving! Keto, Low Carb, & THM Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you eat keto on Thanksgiving? ›

Protein — You've got that covered with turkey, but it's also OK to slip some bacon, ham, sausage and/or eggs into your sides. Vegetables — avocado, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, eggplant, kale, mushroom, peppers, spinach and Swiss chard, to name a few.

Should I break keto for Thanksgiving? ›

There Are Plenty of Conscious Ways to Have a Keto Cheat Day

Or, if it's Thanksgiving, don't offer to cook green beans or turkey (which are already keto-compliant). Instead, bring a low-carb pumpkin pie or make mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.

What foods are off limits with keto? ›

It is best if you aim to consume around 12-15g net carbs from vegetables per day, and here are the keto diet foods to avoid:
  • Potatoes.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Baked potatoes.
  • Yams.
  • Peas.
  • Corn.
  • Artichoke.
  • Parsnips.

What is the hardest day of keto? ›

Pro tip: If possible, I recommend starting the keto diet on a Thursday, as days 3 and 4 are usually the hardest part of the transition.

What happens if you eat too many carbs on keto? ›

The bottom line. You should avoid cheat meals and days on the keto diet. Consuming too many carbs can kick your body out of ketosis — and it takes several days to 1 week to get back into it. In the meantime, your weight loss may be disrupted.

Will one slice of pizza leave ketosis? ›

Yes, even just one carb-rich meal can quickly get you out of ketosis.

Is turkey ok on a keto diet? ›

Here are the main foods that are high-in-fat, low-in-carbs and are great starting place for anyone wanting to dip their feet into keto diet: Meat: Steak, ham, sausage, bacon, turkey, and chicken. Cheese: Cheddar, cream cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese (always unprocessed).

How do I get back into ketosis after Thanksgiving? ›

Here are a few tips to help you get back into ketosis:
  1. Try intermittent fasting. Combining intermittent fasting with the keto diet may help your body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat ( 9 ).
  2. Track your carb intake. ...
  3. Try a short-term fat fast. ...
  4. Exercise more. ...
  5. Try a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplement.
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What is considered a cheat day on keto? ›

For keto dieters, a cheat day can mean indulging in actual pasta, pizza, and other high-carb meals. While many dieters think of cheat day as a well-deserved reward, nutritionists say there are downsides to it.

How do I stick to keto on holiday? ›

How to eat low carb and keto when traveling
  1. 6 tips. Eat well before departing. ...
  2. Eat well before departing. Fill up on your low carb favorites before you leave. ...
  3. Pack low carb snacks. ...
  4. Use coffee to keep hunger at bay. ...
  5. Try fasting. ...
  6. Master restaurant dining.

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