It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Which, for many of us, means total diet destruction is officially on the horizon. But here’s the thing: You can still enjoy all the deliciousness of this food-heavy holiday without committing to an entire season of stretchy pants. Find all the guidance you need to get your fill of the festivities (and the food!) with our ultimate guide: 23 Ways to Lose Weight This Thanksgiving.
And show up to your gatherings with any of the guilt-free Thanksgiving recipes below. They’re delicious and on-plan. So you can enjoy the festive fare without ever having to worry about sabotaging your slim-down.
![twice baked cauliflower casserole](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/twice-baked-cauliflower-casserole-300x200.jpg)
![brussels sprouts with apple](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/brussels-sprouts-with-apple-300x198.jpg)
![mashed cauliflower](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mashed-turnips-300x204.jpg)
![Squash](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/stuffed-acorn-squash-300x200.jpg)
![apple sauce](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Slow-cooker-apple-sauce-300x200.jpg)
![Butternut Squash Turkey Chili](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/butternut-squash-chili-Copy.jpg)
![easy thumbprint cookies](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/thumbrpint-cookies-300x200.jpg)
![chowder](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/butternut-squash-chowder-300x200.jpg)
![rice pudding](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkin-rice-pudding-300x200.jpg)
![butternut squash soup](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/butternut-squash-soup-300x200.jpg)
![roasted artichokes](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/roasted-artichokes-300x208.jpg)
![pumpkin pie](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/crustless-pumpkin-pie-300x200.jpg)
![carrots](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/honey-glazed-carrots1.jpg)
![sweet potatoes](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mashed-sweet-potatoes-300x200.jpg)
![pumpkin brownies](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pumpkin-brownies.jpg)
![Beetroot Quinoa salad](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Beetroot-Salad-300x239.jpg)
![fennel salad](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fennel-salad-300x200.jpg)
![banana nut muffin](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/banana-nut-muffin3-300x200.jpg)
![tian](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/root-vegetable-tian-300x200.jpg)
![kale and beef meatballs](https://leaf.nutrisystem.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kale-and-beef-meatballs-300x199.jpg)