I love being the holiday cook. I get to choose what goes on the table, and I can’t help putting my own healthy-ish twist on the classics. My Thanksgiving is far from traditional and usually packed with veggies, but it always gets good reviews.

I’ve been planning this year’s menu on my Healthy Holiday Recipes Pinterest board, so this roundup pairs my own RunStretchGo recipes with the saves I keep coming back to. Whether you’re hosting, bringing a dish to Friendsgiving, or fueling up for a turkey trot, here’s the whole menu in one place.

Thanksgiving Breakfasts

Something warm before the turkey trot, or a slow brunch while the turkey roasts.

From my kitchen

• Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Sourdough Apple Waffles: my favorite way to bring fall to the breakfast table
• Peanut Butter Apple Protein Oatmeal: a high-protein bowl starring my beloved MacIntosh apples
• Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes with Sautéed Maple Apples: pancakes that taste like a treat and pack 24g of protein
• Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal: five minutes of prep for a bowl that tastes like fall
• Pumpkin Oat Protein Muffins: just barely sweet and perfect for grab-and-go mornings
• Pumpkin Chai Oat Muffins: pumpkin and chai spice in one cozy muffin

On my Pinterest board

• The Best Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: an overnight recipe, so they’re ready when everyone wakes up
• Homemade Sourdough Bagels: a staple on my Thanksgiving menu two years running
• Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake: a grain-free brunch centerpiece
• Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Sweet Rolls: an indulgent morning treat that works for every guest

Thanksgiving Mains

The star of the table, plus a couple of options for guests who skip the bird.

From my kitchen

• Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash: a showstopper that works as a main or a hearty side
• Pan Roasted Cinnamon Salmon and Brussels Sprouts: a lighter main with a warm-spice twist

On my Pinterest board

• Maple Glazed Spatchcock Turkey: the is the turkey on my 2026 menu; spatchcocking means faster, juicier results
• Apple Honey Glazed Turkey: sweet, fall-flavored and gorgeous on the platter
• Dry-Brined Turkey with Roasted Onions: Smitten Kitchen’s low-stress method
• Easy Roasted Turkey Breast: perfect for a smaller crowd
• Butternut Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Cranberries and Pecans: a lean, healthy-ish take on turkey and stuffing in one
• Pesto Polenta with Thyme Roasted Mushrooms and Chickpeas: a cozy vegetarian main

Thanksgiving Sides

Honestly, the sides are my favorite part. Here’s where I load up on the veggies.

From my kitchen

• Butternut Squash & Quinoa Dressing: my swap for traditional stuffing, and it serves 8

On my Pinterest board

• Ina Garten’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Rosemary: simple, classic and always gone first
• Maple Sriracha Brussels Sprouts: sweet and spicy, for anyone who thinks they hate sprouts
• Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots: an easy, colorful sheet-pan side
• Best Ever Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes: the mashed potatoes on my 2025 menu
• Vegan Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes: a dairy-free version that doesn’t feel like a compromise
• Thanksgiving Lentil Salad: something fresh and protein-packed for the table
• Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad: all the fall flavors, none of the heaviness
• Harissa Tahini Cauliflower: a bold, nontraditional side I love
• Sourdough Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls: buttery and pillowy, for the bread basket
• Gluten-Free Honey Rolls: so your gluten-free guests get rolls too

Thanksgiving Desserts

Apples and pumpkin, all the way. Most of these are gluten-free, dairy-free or both.

From my kitchen

• Rustic Apple Crumble: a healthier take on an old Thanksgiving favorite

On my Pinterest board

• Easy Vegan Caramel Apple Crisp: gluten-free, dairy-free and on my menu again this year
• Sourdough Apple Cobbler: a great use for extra starter
• Vegan Caramel Apple Crumble Pie: pie and crumble in one
• Rustic Vegan Oat Crisp Pumpkin Pie: pumpkin pie with a crunchy oat topping
• Flaky Gluten-Free Pie Crust (Vegan): the base for any pie you want to bake
• Easy Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake: warm spice that bridges Thanksgiving into the holidays
• Pumpkin Bundt Cake: a make-ahead crowd-pleaser

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Want even more ideas? Follow along on Pinterest and browse all of my Healthy Recipes.

Which dish is making it onto your table this year? Tell me in the comments, and if you make one, tag me on Instagram at @runstretchgo. I’d love to see it.