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15 High Protein & Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

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Discover high-protein, low-carb twists on classic Thanksgiving dishes that bring all the flavor without the guilt.

Images of high protein, low carb thanksgiving dishes including high protein butternut squash casserole, whole chicken, cauliflower mash and high protein pumpkin ice cream.

Absolutely, you can celebrate Thanksgiving with dishes that deliver on both flavor and nutrition!

We’ve reinvented several holiday classics with a healthy twist, so you can still enjoy their comfort and flavor without the extra carbs or calories.

Low-carb, protein-packed twists include creamy mashed cauliflower and a butternut squash casserole—both just as delicious as the originals, but with extra protein to keep you satisfied longer.

While turkey is a must for us, you could swap it out with an easy, air fryer spatchcock chicken for a tasty, nutritious alternative. And for dessert, there are plenty of options including pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin mousse, and more.

These high-protein Thanksgiving recipes are a fresh twist on the classics—perfect for a healthier holiday spread. Cheers to a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

High Protein, Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

Cottage Cheese Cauliflower Mash (High Protein, Low Carb)
Indulge in this creamy, low-carb cottage cheese cauliflower mash—a high-protein, easy-to-make side dish that rivals classic mashed potatoes and is perfect for cooler days and holiday meals!
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High Protein Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Cottage Cheese
This high-protein pumpkin bread pudding is a cozy, low-carb fall treat that’s soft, creamy, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor.
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Spicy Oyster Vinaigrette (Spicy Mignonette) with Raw Oysters
One of our favorite ways to serve raw oysters is with the spicy oyster vinaigrette, which takes less than 5 minutes to make!
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High Protein Charcuterie Plate
This high-protein charcuterie board is nutritious, high in protein and fiber, and perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
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High Protein Butternut Squash Casserole (Low Carb)
This high-protein butternut squash casserole is a low-carb twist on the classic sweet potato casserole. A deliciously comforting side dish for fall or holiday meals!
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Easy Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken
Air fryer spatchcock chicken is easier than you think! And it's the best way to produce deliciously tender and juicy chicken with crispy skin!
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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Cottage Cheese and Feta
This high-protein side dish of roasted carrots and a quick whipped cottage cheese and feta spread is easy to make and downright delicious!
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High Protein Berry Jell-O Salad
This high-protein berry Jell-O salad is a creamy, fruity, sugar-free twist on ambrosia salad, packed with protein and low in carbs! Ready in just 5 minutes!
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5-Minute, Microwave Parmesan Asparagus
This 5-minute parmesan asparagus uses the microwave for steaming, which makes it tender-crisp, while the toppings take it to the next level.
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Herby Green Goddess Slaw with Cottage Cheese
This green goddess slaw combines crisp cabbage with fresh herbs and a protein-packed cottage cheese dressing for a delicious low-carb dish that comes together in minutes!
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Cottage Cheese Broccoli Salad
This high-protein broccoli salad skips the mayo for a creamy cottage cheese and feta dressing, keeping it rich, tangy, and satisfying!
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High Protein Fruit Salad
This high-protein fruit salad is a quick, sweet and creamy bowl packed with fresh berries and cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy, low-carb breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Keto Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami (Sugar-Free)
This sugar-free, keto pumpkin ice cream in the Ninja Creami is a perfect cool and creamy treat for the fall — without all the guilt.
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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake
A high-protein pumpkin cottage cheese bake that tastes just like pumpkin pie, only lighter, crustless, and low in carbs.
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (High-Protein, Sugar-Free, Keto)
This Ninja Creami vanilla cottage cheese ice cream is SO tasty and creamy that you wouldn't even guess it's high-protein, sugar-free and keto!
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