BY: Vitamix
It’s easy to feel grateful when you have this many healthy side dishes on your Thanksgiving table. These recipes transform classic holiday favorites into healthier, whole-food fare by swapping processed sugar for natural sweeteners and adding fiber, flavor, and nutrients. Adding these satisfying sides to the menu will be a delicious part of your Thanksgiving tradition for years to come.
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Apple Hand Pies
Hand pies make a tasty dessert after the Thanksgiving meal or a great grab-and-go snack as you head out for holiday shopping.
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Sweet Potato Sage Biscuits
Thanks to the sweet potato, these savory biscuits are loaded with heart-healthy vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
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New Age Cranberry Sauce
Skip the canned cranberry sauce this holiday and try this naturally-sweetened alternative.
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Vegetable Gravy
This vegan gravy is loaded with blended herbs and vegetables for a robust flavor that’s perfect for dipping biscuits in or pouring over mashed potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Au Gratin
This creamy, plant-based sweet potato dish is low in fat and calories and packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Whole Wheat Vegetable Mac and Cheese
The butternut squash in this pasta and plant-based cheese dish can be swapped out for cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or your favorite farmers’ market find.