Cranberry Crumble Bars
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.
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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
25 mins
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Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
55 mins
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Roasted Honeynut Squash
40 mins
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
35 mins
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 hr 10 mins
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Diabetes-Friendly Carrot Cake
1 hr 10 mins
Steamed Butternut Squash
Steamed Butternut Squash
30 mins
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Dill Mustard Sauce
5 mins
Sautéed Butternut Squash
Sautéed Butternut Squash
30 mins
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Herb-Roasted Turkey
3 hrs 30 mins
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
1 hr
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Mini Crustless Caramelized Onion & Cheese Quiches
1 hr 45 mins
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin
1 hr 5 mins
Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots
30 mins
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Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets
15 mins
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
25 mins
chipotle ranch chicken casserole
17 Easy Diabetes-Friendly Casserole Recipes
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Fresh Apple Squares
50 mins
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Apple Cider Chicken
30 mins
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Cider Gravy
1 hr 35 mins
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Cranberry Crumble Bars
1 hr 20 mins
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Caramelized Spiced Pears
25 mins
Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
20 mins
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Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
30 mins
Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks
19 Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
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Green Beans with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
40 mins
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Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup
1 hr
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Sweet Potato & Turnip Mash with Sage Butter
40 mins
lemon dill green beans
Lemon-Dill Green Beans
25 mins
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Cranberry Pancakes
20 mins
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German Red Cabbage
1 hr 25 mins
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Simple Green Salad with Citronette
15 mins
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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
1 hr 15 mins
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Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot Dressing
40 mins
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Basic Crustless Pumpkin Pie
4 hrs 15 mins
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
1 hr 20 mins
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Vegan French-Fried Onions
45 mins
Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Thyme Sweet Potatoes
Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Thyme Sweet Potatoes
1 hr
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Light and Luscious Pumpkin Pie
1 hr 45 mins
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Curried Cashews
50 mins
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Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
1 hr 15 mins
Cranberry Crumble Bars
13 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts for Diabetes
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Moroccan Chickpea-Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 hr 15 mins
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Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
1 hr 15 mins
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
3 hrs 20 mins
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Our 19 Best Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
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Hot Cider with Apple Brandy & Spices
25 mins
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Chile-Lime Peanuts
50 mins
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Garlic-Rosemary Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce
1 hr
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Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions
45 mins
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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic
2 hrs 15 mins
One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup
7-Day Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Plan Using Thanksgiving Leftovers
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Roasted Butternut Squash
1 hr
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Two Simple Herb-Roasted Chickens
2 hrs
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Puerto Rican Sofrito
10 mins
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Garlicky Wilted Greens
20 mins
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Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars
2 hrs 45 mins
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Overnight Oatmeal
8 hrs
Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
4 hrs 30 mins
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Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey
3 hrs 45 mins
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Turkey, Pasta & Vegetable Soup
35 mins
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Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls
1 hr
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Warm Red Cabbage Salad
20 mins