Thanksgiving holiday is soon, so today’s post is about how to keep the holidays healthy while still enjoying yourself and connecting with loved ones. Of course that means I’m sharing some of my favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes!
Sometimes people think the holidays have to be all or nothing: either letting go completely and putting their healthy habits on pause, or feeling restricted and frustrated.
You can absolutely eat delicious, satisfying food that doesn’t leave you feeling heavy, bloated, or uncomfortable afterward. You can enjoy your meal, feel amazing, and still be fully present with your loved ones!
I’ve put together a beautiful collection of plant-forward Thanksgiving recipes that are deeply nourishing, full of flavor, and designed to leave you feeling good from the inside out!
Wholesome, flavorful, and completely dairy-free, these mains bring together the richness of the season with ingredients that love your body back!
My Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie is a deliciously filling main dish that works well at any holiday party!
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude and connection, and this Stuffed Acorn Squash embodies both. With its naturally sweet, earthy flavor and hearty filling, it’s the perfect dish to share with loved ones!
This Gratitude Tahini Broccoli and Mushroom dish makes a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table. It’s grounding, nourishing, and full of flavor while still feeling light and energizing!
These are the side dishes have earned a spot at my dinner table on Thanksgiving day!
This traditional yam or sweet potato dish usually has butter and sugar which steals your beauty energy and leaves you feeling groggy and bloated. A lot of people find this sweet side irresistible, but you can make it just as irresistible only healthier (all that butter is really not necessary!). Here’s my favorite and much healthier version
Cauliflower mashed potatoes have been getting a lot of attention recently and for good reason. They can easily take the place of traditional mashed potatoes, and you don’t need butter to get that creamy, delicious texture!
My Raw Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes are easy to make, delicious and don’t require any butter (or the time spent boiling potatoes). The flavor and consistency are really similar, though, so maybe you and your guests won’t even feel like you’re missing out on comfort food!
Save room for dessert! With these healthy versions of your holiday favorites, you’ll want to save plenty of room for dessert.
You’ll love my Raw Pecan Love Pie recipe. Who can resist a dessert after such a glorious holiday feast? The pecan pie recipe is perfect because it doesn’t contain fruit that will just sit on top of that mountain of food in your tummy and ferment. Plus, pecan pie is a must-have during the holiday season!
Desserts can be heart-warming and satisfying…and don’t always have to leave you feeling bloated or sluggish!
I wanted to create a dessert recipe with the intention of nourishing both your body and your heart on all levels.
The essence behind my Heart-Opening Chocolate Mousse is more than just great taste! This recipe is crafted to be incredibly heart-healthy, with ingredients that uplift your spirit and help you connect with the love and energy within.
f you choose to indulge a little, that’s perfectly okay. It’s a holiday after all, and sharing delicious food with family and friends is part of the joy and gratitude of the season.
That said, if you do happen to go overboard (and we all do sometimes!), there are simple ways to support your body so you can continue to feel light and balanced.
I always take my Feel Good Digestive Enzymes before or right after my holiday meal to help break down heavier foods and reduce that heavy, bloated feeling that can creep in afterward. These enzymes work gently but effectively, supporting your digestion so you can enjoy your meal without discomfort.
Then, the next day, I love to take my Feel Good Detoxy to keep everything flowing and regular, helping the body naturally cleanse and release what it no longer needs. It’s a beautiful way to reset your system so you can feel clear, energized, and ready to enjoy the rest of the holiday season without slipping into that cycle of sluggishness or weight gain!
We’ve all had the experience of stressing about what you’re going to eat during the holidays and battling either the temptation to give in and stray from your diet — or the fear of being labeled “weird” because you’re bringing your own food.
I hope this roundup of some of my favorite holiday recipes proves that neither is necessary or worth worrying about! It’s fine to have a little traditional fare if that is important to you when connecting with family. However, you now also have several holiday-friendly recipes that taste amazing, even to those who aren’t accustomed to eating this way. So whether you’re hosting, or going to eat with friends or family, I recommend preparing one or more of these dishes and perhaps a salad, so that you’ll have plenty of healthy options.
Even if you’re not in total control of the menu and all the ingredients that go into each of the dishes, try not to worry or obsess over every little detail. Relax and enjoy the time with your family and friends. The holidays are a time to loosen up and just enjoy life. If you mess up, just forgive yourself and promise not to do it again the next day when there are leftovers.
The holidays are a time to show kindness, even to yourself. Remember that there will be many days over the next month and a half for you to try out these recipes and make this one of your healthiest, happiest holiday seasons ever.
Good luck — and don’t forget to leave a comment below if you try one (or more) of the recipes shared here and share photos of anything you make! :)
Love,
