90+ Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes

Introduction

This curated collection of 90+ Paleo Thanksgiving recipes ensures that your holiday celebration is both delicious and aligned with your healthy eating habits. If you’re planning a festive, flavorful feast without grains, dairy, or processed sugars, these recipes offer a wealth of inspiration for every course—from appetizers and side dishes to show-stopping main dishes and decadent desserts. With the perfect balance of comfort food tradition and nourishing, whole-food ingredients, these Paleo dishes will please everyone at your table.

Why Try Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes?

Paleo Thanksgiving recipes stand out for their inventive use of fresh, unprocessed ingredients, bringing vibrant flavors to classic holiday favorites. With options that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, this collection guarantees that everyone—including those with food sensitivities—can enjoy a satisfying and memorable meal without compromise. Bold herbs, roasted vegetables, and creative grain-free substitutions infuse these dishes with loads of flavor, making them irresistible crowd-pleasers.

Appetizers for a Paleo-Friendly Start

Kick off your celebration with simple starters like bacon-wrapped dates, deviled eggs with avocado, or butternut squash soup. These crowd-friendly appetizers whet the appetite and set the stage for a wholesome meal.

Sensational Paleo Sides

Sides are the heart of Thanksgiving, and you’ll find plenty of grain-free, vegetable-forward options in this collection. Enjoy favorites like cauliflower mash, roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze, sweet potato casserole (without marshmallows or added sugar), and gluten-free stuffing featuring nuts and veggies for amazing flavor and texture.

Mouthwatering Paleo Main Dishes

The main event belongs to succulent roasted turkey, herbed pork tenderloin, or even stuffed acorn squash for vegetarian guests. These dishes are seasoned with fresh herbs, citrus, and spices—delivering classic holiday aromas and impressive presentation.

Decadent, Guilt-Free Desserts

Round out your feast with luscious desserts that skip the refined sugar and flour. Think pumpkin pie with an almond flour crust, apple crumble sweetened with dates, or coconut cream-topped brownies. These treats are healthy enough to indulge in seconds!

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe collection to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—perfect for efficient grocery trips and meal planning.

Instructions

1. Choose Your Recipes: Select a mix of appetizers, sides, mains, and desserts depending on your guest count and preferences. Many dishes can be prepped ahead.
2. Plan Your Menu: Balance hearty, savory dishes with lighter vegetable options for a satisfying spread. Be sure to offer a variety of flavors and textures.
3. Prep Ingredients: Wash and chop veggies, measure out flours and spices, and marinate proteins as required. Group similar prep tasks for efficiency.
4. Cook in Batches: Roast vegetables, prepare casseroles, and bake desserts in advance where possible. Most sides reheat beautifully just before serving.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish dishes with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of nuts for added flavor and visual appeal. Invite guests to sample from the range of Paleo-friendly dishes, and savor a joyful, healthy Thanksgiving!

Weekly Meal Planning

These 90+ Paleo Thanksgiving recipes are perfect for holiday—and weekly—meal prep and planning. Save and schedule this collection to organize which dishes to prepare each day and automatically consolidate ingredients into one smart shopping list.

Planning Benefits:

– Instantly calculates the total quantities you’ll need across multiple recipes for your guest list
– Organizes shopping lists by grocery store section for speedy shopping
– Prevents ingredient overlap and ensures you won’t forget a thing, even with a big celebration
– Makes Thanksgiving and everyday meal prep simpler, healthier, and less stressful

Pro tip: Planning more than one event or meal? Schedule your recipes and watch CookifyAI smartly combine overlapping ingredients (like sweet potatoes, eggs, or herbs) into precise purchase quantities to save money and reduce waste.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: Varies by recipe; most dishes take 15–30 minutes to prep
Cook Time: Varies (main dishes up to 2 hours, sides and desserts 20–60 minutes each)
Total Time: Plan 2–5 hours for full Thanksgiving meal preparation (much can be done ahead for a stress-free holiday)

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With this extensive and vibrant collection of 90+ Paleo Thanksgiving recipes, your holiday will be brimming with rich flavors and nourishing, whole-food satisfaction—embracing tradition with a healthier twist for everyone at your table.