10 Delicious Thanksgiving Paleo Recipes (2025)

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Updated Mar 19, 2021

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These paleo Thanksgiving recipes will create a winning menu for the big day, without sacrificing flavor. Choose from an array of classic side dishes, the perfect roasted turkey, and scrumptious desserts that everyone around the table will love!

Just because you’re following a paleo diet, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the best of Thanksgiving! There’s plenty of options thanks to the help of seasonal vegetables and other wholesome ingredients.

I’ll show you how to turn winter squashes into the creamiest sides, roast the perfect turkey, and even make the best pumpkin pie from scratch. And yes, all of these recipes are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. It’s time to dig in!

Appetizers To Kick It Off

Get everyone’s stomach warmed up with these easy and healthy appetizers. Here’s a few classics with a healthy twist to them. These paleo Thanksgiving recipes are a breeze!

Best Paleo Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Aside from the main course, Thanksgiving is undoubtedly all about the side dishes. Just make sure to plan ahead as you want a good balance between different flavors and textures. Here you’ll find endless an assortment of sides that are creamy, roasted, sweet or savory.

Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Spaghetti Squash, Brussels Sprouts And Crispy Shallots
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
Roasted Broccoli
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Best Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Green Beans With Shallots And Lemon
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potato
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Holiday Paleo Desserts

Lucky for you, these paleo desserts are just as decadent and delicious as their classic counterpart. If not, better. From pumpkin pie to coconut macaroons, there’s a dessert for everyone to enjoy. Plus, they’re pretty easy to make. So if you’re not a pro baker, don’t worry. These recipes will make it seem like you are.

Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Vegan Caramel Cheesecake
Chocolate Truffle Tart
Coconut Macaroons
Brownie Trifle
Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons
Raw White Chocolate And Pumpkin Cheesecake

10+ Delicious Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes

5 from 7 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Description

These paleo Thanksgiving recipes will create a winning menu with classic side dishes, the perfect roasted turkey, and scrumptious desserts! Here's the recipe for my favorite turkey gravy.

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups turkey drippings, or low-sodium chicken/turkey broth
▢ 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, or more if you'd like it thicker
▢ 2 tablespoons melted ghee or water
▢ teaspoon salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

Once the turkey is done roasting, remove the turkey from the pan and strain the pan drippings through a sieve into a large measuring cup.
Let the drippings sit for a few minutes, until the fat separates and rises to the top. Skim off most of the fat, so just 1-2 tablespoons remain, but keep the broth below.
Transfer the turkey broth to a pot and bring to a boil. Note - If you weren't able to get 2 cups worth through your turkey drippings, you can supplement with turkey or chicken broth.
In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter and arrowroot powder to create a slurry.
Once the broth is boiling, turn off the heat, and gradually whisk the slurry into the broth until it begins to thicken. If you'd like the gravy thicker, you can add another tablespoon of arrowroot powder mixed with a tablespoon water.
Season with salt and pepper. The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools. Then, drizzle on everything!

Nutrition

Course: sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Paleo thanksgiving recipes

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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.