26 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes For A Food-Coma-Free Turkey Day

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms These creamy crab-stuffed mushrooms are the ideal Thanksgiving finger food, providing fats and protein that'll keep you satisfied until dinner. Plus, theyre super low-carb! GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 196 calories, 14 g fat (4 g sat), 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 415 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein Courtesy

Low-Carb Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are a super-easy side to pair with turkey, chicken, or ham and these crispy sprouts pack loads of crunchy goodness. Add whatever spices you like for extra kick! GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 155 calories, 10.6 g fat (1.5 g sat), 13.6 g carbs, 328 mg sodium, 3.3 g sugar, 5.8 g fiber, 5.1 g protein Courtesy

Three-Ingredient Biscuits Skip the long list of ingredients in many store-bought mixes and make these easy biscuits instead. Made with just three ingredients, they still pack loads of buttery flavor. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 185 calories, 9 g fat (5.4 g sat fat), 22.1 g carbs, 364.6 mg sodium, 1.6 g sugar, 0.8 g fiber, 3.8 g protein Courtesy

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad Complete with a creamy curry sauce, this veggie-loaded side dish is packed with fiber and antioxidants. Whats more, its Whole30-approved and vegan. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 213 calories, 10.2 g fat (1.4 g sat), 26.4 g carbs, 10.4 g sugar, 6.3 g fiber, 5.9 g protein Courtesy

Low-Carb Pumpkin Soup with Bacon This lower-carb, dairy-free soup satisfies your hunger 'til the main courses come out without bogging you down too much. Top it with your favorite herbs for extra oomph. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 95 calories, 4 g fat (1 g sat), 7 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 282 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein Courtesy

Classic Ham Steak with Red-Eye Gravy Sick of turkey? This ham steak with coffee-infused gravy is a unique crowd-pleaser. The best part: It's done in 15 minutes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 417 calories, 32 g fat, 0.3 g carbs, 0.2 g sugar, 1730 mg sodium, 31 g protein Courtesy

Paleo Delicata Squash Bake Squash, cranberries, pecansthis colorful side dish screams holiday season! It's packed with antioxidants, fiber, and protein that fill you up (and really pops on the table). GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 239 calories, 13 g fat (8 g sat), 28 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 100 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein Courtesy

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars These vegan pumpkin pie cheesecake bars taste just like the real deal. Made with pumpkin, cashews, pecans, cinnamon, and coconut, they pack healthy fats you'll feel good about enjoying. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 435 calories, 34.2 g fat (17.1 g sat), 28.2 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 12 mg sodium, 4.9 g fiber, 7.3 g protein Courtesy

Cinnamon Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole This sweet and nutty casserole uses coconut oil and coconut sugar to create a still-sweet but lower-sugar version of the classic Thanksgiving side. Oh yeah, it also comes together in just 30 minutes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 282 calories, 8.4 g fat (5.5 g sat), 49.4 g carbs, 12.8 g sugar, 49 mg sodium, 5.8 g fiber, 3.1 g protein Courtesy

Butternut Squash and Beet Harvest Salad This tasty, vegetarian-friendly fall salad gets lots of color and nutrition from beets, squash, seeds, and cheese. It's a great way to sneak some greens into your feast. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 223 calories, 13.9 g fat (9.1 g sat), 20.7 g carbs, 7.3 g sugar, 312 mg sodium, 4.3 g fiber, 7.1 g protein Courtesy

Low-Carb Loaded 'Potato' Casserole Made with cauliflower instead of potatoes, this casserole delivers on flavor while keeping carbs low. Plus, it's topped with bacon, so enough said. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 334 calories, 28 g fat (14.6 g sat), 11.3 g carbs, 597 mg sodium, 5.3 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 11.5 g protein Courtesy

Roasted Pumpkin and Halloumi Salad Salty Halloumi cheese pairs beautifully with fall flavors like pumpkin and almonds in this meatless salad. Chock-full of color and nutrition, it's another feel-good side dish. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 537.6 calories, 43.9 g fat, 17.8 g carbs, 6.7 g fiber, 19.4 g protein Courtesy

Mashed Potato Cones Honestly, these mashed potato cones are just plain fun. They're also a great way to enjoy biscuits and mashed potatoes without going totally overboard on portions. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 399 calories, 23.1 g fat (7.5 g sat fat), 42.3 g carbs, 386.5 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 3.5 g fiber, 5.9 g protein Courtesy

Mushroom and Sage Rolled Turkey Breasts Feeling fancy? Make this stuffed turkey for Thanksgiving this year. That mushroom and sage filling is absolutely to-die-for. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 311 calories, 11.39 g fat (5.66 g sat fat), 1.9 g carbs, 1130 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, 0.7 g fiber, 45.3 g protein Courtesy

Crispy Oven-Fried Green Beans Introducing green beans your Thanksgiving guests will actually want to eat. These 'fried' beans offer a satisfying crunchy, crispy texture without tons of breading or frying oils. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 145 calories, 11.6 g fat (7 g sat), 7.6 g carbs, 465 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 5.2 g protein Courtesy

Paleo Stuffing Because a Thanksgiving without stuffing just ain't right...swap that usual box recipe with this paleo stuffing. It provides a balance of fat, carbs, and protein, so you feel satisfied but not, well, stuffed. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 269 calories, 19 g fat (3 g sat), 18 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 19 3mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein Courtesy

Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars Made with maple syrup, these paleo and vegan-friendly pumpkin pie bars feature an ooey-gooey caramel topping and sweet, crunchy pecans. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 328 calories, 15 g fat, 45 g carbs, 28 g sugar, 191 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein Courtesy

Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Ice cream is officially a Thanksgiving staple with this paleo and vegan pumpkin pie blend. It's great atop a slice of pie, or you know, just in a bowl. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 150 calories, 13 g fat (7 g sat), 7 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 6 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein Courtesy

Healthy Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Bread With a sweet maple glaze and soft center, this clean pumpkin bread is plenty flavorful, complete with spices like ginger and nutmeg, and a little vanilla. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 202 calories, 7.2 g fat (4 g sat), 31.7 g carbs, 16.4 g sugar, 3.4 g fiber, 3.1 g protein Courtesy

Butternut Squash and Beet Harvest Salad This simple fall salad gets color from beets and squash, plus plenty of healthy fats from nuts, cheese, and avocado. Serve it as a first course to get those leafy greens in. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 223 calories, 13.9 g fat (9.1 g sat), 20.7 g carbs, 7.3 g sugar, 312 mg sodium, 4. 3g fiber, 7.1 g protein Courtesy

Savory Pumpkin Casserole Though T-giving casseroles are typically carb bombs, this pumpkin casserole provides a nice balance of fats, carbs, and protein. This easy last-minute side comes together in just 35 minutes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 160 calories, 12 g fat (7 g sat), 8 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 171 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein Courtesy

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Herb Sauce Behold the beautiful gruyere cheese that tops off this sweet potato dish. The smooth herb sauce and crunchy bacon bits balance out the flavors and textures of those cheesy potatoes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 432 calories, 19 g fat (19 g sat), 20 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 411 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein Courtesy

Walnut-Crusted Turkey Cutlets with Honey Mustard Go funky this Turkey Day with these tasty cutlets, complete with a satisfyingly crunchy texture. The walnuts in the "breading" provide healthy fats and make the cutlets much lower-carb than your average hunk of breaded meat. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 554 calories, 39 g fat (7 g sat), 16 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 575 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 37 g protein Courtesy

Garlic Butter Herb Roasted Turkey This simple, Whole30-approved roasted turkey recipe is guaranteed to make Thanksgiving's main attraction actually flavorful. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 241 calories, 14 g fat, 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 26 g protein Courtesy

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole This rich and creamy casserole tastes decadent (and dare I say silky?) without racking up the calories. It's gluten-free, low in carbs, and vegetarian-friendly, too. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 239 calories, 19 g fat, 6 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein Courtesy