Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to skip out on all the tasty treats of Thanksgiving. From Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes to Miniature Apple Galettes, these classic Thanksgiving recipes make for a decadent diabetes-friendly holiday. Recipes with our Diabetes-Appropriate tag are low in calories and are consistent with recommendations for average carbohydrate intake (about 3-4 carbohydrate servings per meal). They also meet our heart-healthy criteria for saturated fat and sodium. See our Diabetes Nutrition Parameters.
![a recipe photo of Anthony Andersonâs Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/wq5uuKAUcPzQoUwS94y_tr9wEXw=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SweetPotatoHomeFries-Beauty-021-b525af0254e646d0ab68bedb7f1ecb9b.jpg)
Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
![a recipe photo of the Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VZDH0tHaWbKsWf3R-d024Q4bMEQ=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-182547-traditional-sweet-potato-casserole-hero-03-2000-fabe773fe2484ee9a7ece9b7d7517a69.jpg)
Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
![Overhead photo of Roasted Honeynut Squash on a platter.](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/m_vBzdGnTRW3D-1kgUSCFsoBVqE=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-268480-roasted-honeynut-squash-Hero-01-56a4b702b8c94fcf932c6d9195f369d3.jpg)
Roasted Honeynut Squash
![Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/lOhTYikIcqHRoV9X2lG0sl3WbYI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249972-sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-and-onions-beauty-horizontal-925f2d2751c2448690472c0829960484.jpg)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
![Overhead view of a bowl of Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/RlKdYwpm9osCIi_TbdlwS-crggo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-roasted-sweet-potatoes-hero-03-252258-4000x2700-7859d36ea7ff433097892baa47cb3d47.jpg)
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
![5202596.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/SevrzQqwfOpMr5aAUX1T8NLeLu0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5202596-a31c36c004d64112a85297d4ac7fb327.jpg)
Diabetes-Friendly Carrot Cake
![Steamed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nEdmMGeSACWZlpy4s8mkqbyv6_k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575420-ce18b910a0af4b3c9d8945260ac079e3.jpg)
Steamed Butternut Squash
![Overhead view of a bowl of Dill Mustard Sauce recipe next to a plate of smoked salmon](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_NsUjj2AJP21yFofgW7rxvpvaCY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dill-mustard-sauce-hero-02-250851-4000x2700-a561540fc2194a5db3c1d78cbb5e649f.jpg)
Dill Mustard Sauce
![Sautéed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IXalIwYjkuD2L_gXTnnpjlCcK10=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575424-e6ff18b37cc84f4d97c149fa0e30d89e.jpg)
Sautéed Butternut Squash
![Herb-Roasted Turkey](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zG9O9Wr99lYbDOT1_lsbC80ju0o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249300-herb-roasted-turkey-beauty-horizontal-a53fc6085a1d4a9fbbd5b4ad43d9442a.jpg)
Herb-Roasted Turkey
![Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Yfs-Dgr3Uu50E3P0Z2T3RXmZ4ds=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45739811-dec1322d1f064d73bb697007af332869.jpg)
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
![a recipe photo of the Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion Quiches served on a plate](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/TxSV9EMzy4KpEnjmk-vV2sontNo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mini-Crustless-Caramelized-Onion-Quiches-1x1-1-237df964bc854daa8eac1752a3de7833.jpg)
Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches
![Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/7dQodEznCpPt_CbQ4wObmgtr5gU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7747782-522d4b0d27bf4fcea311d7174b26abc5.jpg)
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
![Balsamic Roasted Carrots](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pYBkLdEgvwLSI7xlN-PYJrEhi_Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/balsamic-roasted-carrots-e6137083716c47999a768983c2933fc2.jpg)
Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots
![3757020.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/kZoJSZwskkBDO3i88nZsAorjMfs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747654-a83a4b4a40374a38b42e9abb742569f2.jpg)
Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
![4005219.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VnWVW0p4_NO3bs9pbYlifnHBuz0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4005219-09ee918fa4164b678e5ce672e119a1e5.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
![chipotle ranch chicken casserole](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/okfq_0pkbwnrXB1fcntAv_Yme1A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4552496-b0578d1f039643a6bb9755f5eb77144c.jpg)
17 Easy Diabetes-Friendly Casserole Recipes
![8524824.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/z3mPOKJlvraIOcWSafznw9KgsDA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524824-42d2818840884b4fb73f226f5f3bc781.jpg)
Fresh Apple Squares
![8524738.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/U7B0bHzJmaYDEL4btg7Ng5N1738=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8524738-92fff82429d04bfcaf8d3493efcfa6b8.jpg)
Apple Cider Chicken
![3756708.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ATXdh9doFERpVjoytQR7SPf3_xQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747351-8e6b2bb69c4844829cbf99c082a29150.jpg)
Cider Gravy
![5959781.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/oiglFsHnsLkVYn6DVo_31x53qdA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5959781-0d6278dec67e40c9bc1b3ab297c1c2d9.jpg)
Cranberry Crumble Bars
![3757890.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/8qP0-Ez-wdlTic18m4hOObee_xg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757890-6b0e4ec16f5641e1b050c2593f9105c4.jpg)
Caramelized Spiced Pears
![Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/yclfpVxC5lWNL_1bV_f2v9FWRlU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6326436-c561a0c334e747f39df69a1675365182.jpg)
Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
![3757557.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pkOMW1ppw1m_rO29VXduBwxwwps=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757557-1702114b8f5f4ac49179f939d2c218eb.jpg)
Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
![Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/bpQVL6PFX6cZi6SivUpHWdmQNbQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mashed-Potatoes-Turnips-with-Leeks-1x1-1-9dcb852670d244619f622b5e83410e0b.jpg)
19 Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
![5591966.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ueun2m2XQCuLsDR4z4eEGh6vsUk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5591966-71d3b2b2bc2546cbb71c96b15522e29c.jpg)
Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
![7224466.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/V2NNj69EWZXnpMZyf5yU8mNLvuQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7224466-5b9ce2e78c3947ddacc705c6341f847f.jpg)
Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup
![3757577.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9WFrvXi8j4aK7AE02pFtNazpitI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748204-ba2bc51830f04a34b7e3c80b1c993865.jpg)
Sweet Potato & Turnip Mash with Sage Butter
![lemon dill green beans](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/d_3K1pn0MvLkxpoeioHpp5vgII8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/image-3-1-6ff527861d75468586a334762a69b192.jpg)
Lemon-Dill Green Beans
![3756697.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/bin014PVPWJY3kczBaIG6kQcUwc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3756697-4eac4232d96a4d0eb7de5bf64ea0823c.jpg)
Cranberry Pancakes
![a recipe photo of German Red Cabbage](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DMEbFiERrFwd21_1JgMxyiDTN0o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GermanRedCabbage-1X1-1117220156-ea950442eaae4e4b97f11098db50bfef.jpg)
German Red Cabbage
![3994519.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hMEy217kXMoJ5Fi7XZB_CPKosF4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3994519-e427da3202ff4d26ade14507bcbb0c95.jpg)
Simple Green Salad with Citronette
![8458667.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DmtkuJu9SqZcJJ_tgz5n7d3l7TA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8458667-6ffb164738274284a57be9285f91424a.jpg)
Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
![4027920.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/K2RRa6-Im2C-47tz-2tguGBBnbk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4027920-116d849628514b6a8b364740c0ec74b4.jpg)
Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot Dressing
![7861046.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/03g-Nzf09jnW8dqrmG688NnXm5E=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7861046-1ad9558a1de3447a995ccb34c9e24738.jpg)
Basic Crustless Pumpkin Pie
![Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Yogurt Sauce](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/fWJIkIlFftZVgdYvejDfgmKYS8o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Hasselback-Sweet-Potatoes-with-Garlic-Ypgurt-Sauce-v1-1x1-1-2819903d26604909bcd806082c450f9d.jpg)
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
![5802584.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/N2nNWD7u2nm22BvQNEV9YThIGQs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5802584-43e44e88f2ed4cdc977c859ee803cc2e.jpg)
Vegan French-Fried Onions
![Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Thyme Sweet Potatoes](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6SDIPOxnEwvMGO3ZzbSN9tBC69k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5634264-1a6fc56666344e79bd971b64c1f02b9f.jpg)
Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Thyme Sweet Potatoes
![7860873.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/fvvKmKdULBTtGPgwVHI1UybbJM8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7860873-347d2f20cc5544299e08dd44a938ea47.jpg)
Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie
![3757592.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/XzFnBhKXWzYlR4NrMCHXjzI7FfM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757592-a85978d48b2646b3836bf0a19af4cf96.jpg)
Curried Cashews
![3759184.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9mSjjnWrGvn23cTIaXhgdyP0wgs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3759184-2207a7d046eb4046817a394c27359f43.jpg)
Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
![Cranberry Crumble Bars](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/sE5n7_fQoKL6BygUantzwA-fQYQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Cranberry-Crumble-Bars-3c082845ce6c4cdf8092b72207940092.jpg)
13 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts for Diabetes
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Moroccan Chickpea-Stuffed Acorn Squash
![3755965.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/DdCWtiPFUfZ8UvVtP2UFB62Amsg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3755965-49af38b8ad1c44468b41c38d7598441b.jpg)
Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
![Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AA1IX6fj_xvq0k6VHXQWhmrmlBM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4565823-bd73566a3e2c4d388a03f61092ad82d7.jpg)
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
![Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/oXEiXmRXCf-rfWMwfGQAKKPH8_A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Buttermilk-Mashed-Potatoes-958e3541519d4aa0b05474ae40c2b04e.jpg)
Our 19 Best Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
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Hot Cider with Apple Brandy & Spices
![3757591.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/xY_nRg6xjk5lez-f-OwPCPSEpKY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748218-3e39d05bf820437f93561d5c482a9404.jpg)
Chile-Lime Peanuts
![5969634.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/01RbDCXpvl1jy8SURxC3TvKXwFQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5969634-f5515b8ce5d64ca2bc7447aa4c7d9e74.jpg)
Garlic-Rosemary Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce
![3757575.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hp-xHRN5d4Sd-gicHsKzArI5T3U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748203-e473ef871aa047d5947ca2b026380fdb.jpg)
Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions
![7222745.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/YcHEPr-Zu0jR6_GixC1P_EIkqmU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7222745-f4ad21c956544beb84305df05edde00e.jpg)
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic
![One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/fLj1WySc_vabRzX14lHw51KWFqI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/one-pot-turkey-vegetable-soup-d4880aa5212d4c5e93ecb5432f4fc4fa.jpg)
7-Day Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Plan Using Thanksgiving Leftovers
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Roasted Butternut Squash
![3757389.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/UW9U2Tv6atTOcYVbu8T42bRo8qk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3756023-a9d6ae4791484e08bc5b6b1ef1f135f2.jpg)
Two Simple Herb-Roasted Chickens
![7252002.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/l70jY9ZEXDYsgEbqB8igRexfgLs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7252002-d7e0fe9e007f40a497df8a0da8e1993a.jpg)
Puerto Rican Sofrito
![5646689.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/6DYjdqQLq39_2IUnxUoF4gGACIo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5646689-09e0089c6487406794295be1ec093bd9.jpg)
Garlicky Wilted Greens
![3953353.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/b1LcnDBtt1ZR1svjAWhDLb_LTbs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3953353-c164d9c145784d85b5896f8389683bd4.jpg)
Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars
![3755556.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Rl7oOlFePRCxi2cWdI47qFVrl1I=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3728450-d3fba8ea79e94280b08fcb722b70fa77.jpg)
Overnight Oatmeal
![Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/_yhj0v2Jg-r2ZdNxJ0Q1_Pyrr1Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45658131-9278ae705d554762b94a267d6c8c3d13.jpg)
Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
![5451434.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/2CVM5f0VSV0FPxkw1X3Lav24NeM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5451434-e453dff8b8594789b2dd018cbaabe158.jpg)
Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey
![7644079.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/jKs1eXqU6PNOubNMGYm2UnlKobc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7644079-79e3efe60afa4c7caf56efe98e8931fa.jpg)
Turkey, Pasta & Vegetable Soup
![3926473.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/-halQ7C9FKTHruX2trkDNWf1QM8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3926473-ee93940e87bb4aceb9a8ca42305d1672.jpg)
Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls
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Warm Red Cabbage Salad