Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu
This is a long post! Feel free to skip past the verbiage to the lists!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! I LOVE focusing on gratitude, and taking the time as a family to thank God for how great He is, for the many gifts we’ve received! I believe that no matter how difficult life can get, there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for. My life is in a season of fullness and happiness, but I’ve had times that were not so easy to live through! I’m so thankful that regardless of what season I’m in here on earth, I have transcending hope in Jesus. Whatever happens in this life, I am looking forward to an eternity of joy with my Maker and the ones I love!
As much as I love the idea of Thanksgiving, I have to admit that our first gluten-free Thanksgiving was a bit overwhelming. I made some adjustments, and then two years later I also had to make it low-carb! Now this year our Thanksgiving will be gluten-free, mostly dairy-free, and low carb. Sound crazy!? On top of that, we’ll be traveling to celebrate with family in Northern California! Well, don’t worry, I have a plan. I’m going to make most things we need ahead of time, freeze them, bring them up in a cooler, and reheat them when it’s time. Thankfully, turkey fits into my family’s food plan, so I don’t need to bring that!
Now that I have a few allergy-friendly Thanksgivings under my belt, I thought it would be helpful for you if I compile a list of recipes and put them all together in one post! I will break the menu up into the following categories: appetizers, salads, soups, starches, vegetables, main dishes, drinks, and desserts. At the end I’ll also give you a list of recipes that I think would be great for Thanksgiving breakfast. You can mix and match things however you see fit! I’d also like to suggest that you subscribe to Simply Gluten Free Magazine
Before we get to the gluten free Thanksgiving menu I want to invite you to join with others who are making healthy changes. I’d love to walk alongside you in your journey towards wholeness and health! Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full!” Freedom from food addictions is part of having a truly full life.
Let’s start with Appetizers:
- Maple Roasted Chickpeas
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas
- Paleo Spiced Apple Dip
- Simple Capresé Snack (this one’s not dairy free)
- Lick the Empty Bowl Guacamole with organic corn chips
- Paleo Crumble
- Veggie Sticks with Organic Non-dairy Ranch Dressing
Salads and Vegetables:
- Harvest Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Fig and Blackberry Salad with Candied Walnuts
- Baby Spinach and Butternut Squash Salad
- Minty Berry Fruit Salad
- Apple Fennel Salad
- Sweettart Broccoli Slaw
- Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Soups:
- Paleo Pumpkin Potato Soup
- Paleo Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce (can be served as a soup)
- Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Starches:
- Vegetable Quinoa Stuffing (vegan)
- Wild Rice Stuffing
- Guiltless Harvest Sweet Potatoes (vegan and Paleo)
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (vegan)
- Paleo Biscuits
- Low Carb Gluten Free Biscuits
Sauces:
- Raspberry Cranberry Sauce
- Apple Cranberry Relish
- Paleo Gravy
- Pomegranate Poultry Drizzle
- Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- Low Carb Pineapple Cranberry Sauce
- Vegan Caramel Apple Sauce
Main Dishes:
- Herb Roasted Turkey
- Almond Crusted Turkey Tenders (perfect for a small group)
- For vegan inspiration check out Finding Vegan
Desserts (Woohoo!) All of these desserts are gluten and dairy free, as well as Paleo. I’ve noted the ones that are also vegan.
- Honey’d Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Pie Tartlets (vegan option)
- Inverted Apple Pies (vegan)
- Raw Pumpkin Fudge
- Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies
- Pumpkin Petit Fours
- Pumpkin Jello Bites
- Apple Pumpkin Smoothies (vegan)
- Chocolate Cream Pie (vegan, gluten and dairy free, Paleo filling)
- Vegan and Paleo Pumpkin Pie Truffles
- Vegan and Paleo Pear Crisp
Drinks:
- Pumpkin Spice Paleo Sipping Cocoa
- Pomegranate Mint Infused Water
- Vegan Pumpkin Spice Mocha
- Green Tea
and Herbal Tea (to help with digestion)
So, there it is! Hopefully this gives you plenty of options for a delicious, clean, diabetic friendly, gluten free Thanksgiving menu! Many of these recipes are also vegan and dairy free, so that should cover most healthy diet plans!
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Breakfasts:
Before I end this post I want to share one more list that may be helpful to you! Many of you will be entertaining family or friends for the weekend of Thanksgiving, and you may want to serve a fancy, healthy breakfast one of the morning! Here are some options (again, all are gluten and dairy free):
- Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
- Tea Infused Spiced Paleo Apple Muffins
- Coconut Granola
- Paleo Apple Sauce
- Raw Spiced Apples
- Healthy(er) Bacon
- Paleo Apple Pumpkin Smoothies
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Bake
- Pumpkin Waffles
May you have blessed Thanksgiving, focusing on gratitude for the many gifts from God, and connecting with your loved ones! I pray that it is happy and healthy! Enjoy!
