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Turkey Stroganoff
No need to eat a whole turkey on Thanksgiving Day! Save some leftovers to use in other recipes like this one. Get some new meals while also watching your portions as part of your diabetes management!
Green Beans With Cranberries and Hazelnuts
Brighten up a side of green beans with tart cranberries, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy hazelnuts! This simple side dish feels gourmet but is super easy to prepare. It also makes a nice, light addition to your Thanksgiving table instead of the traditional, heavy green bean casserole.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
So simple but so good—that’s what you’ll say after making and serving this delicious homemade cranberry sauce at your holiday gathering. Cranberry sauce is a staple at any traditional Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s often made with a load of added sugars. Not this homemade cranberry sauce! It’s made with zero-calorie Splenda ® Granulated Sweetener.
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Looking for the perfect turkey recipe to use on Thanksgiving Day? Look no further!
Your Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Toolkit
Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.
Healthy Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This classic Thanksgiving side dish gets a diabetes-friendly makeover, without losing any of its rich, savory flavor.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers! This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook.
Our Best Recipes for Your Holiday Table
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your favorite holiday foods! Browse our collection of recipes for a happy, healthy holiday, including entrees, side dishes, and desserts.
Turkey Skillet Casserole
With this hearty dish, the pasta cooks right in the sauce for a quick and easy one-pot meal. Turkey, mushrooms, and spinach give it a light touch. Instead of fresh turkey, you could use leftover turkey from a Thanksgiving feast! For a lower-carb version, use zucchini noodles instead of linguini.
16 Sweet and Savory Apple Recipes for Fall
Pumpkin spice usually takes the spotlight when the weather starts to cool, but fall also ushers in apple season! You'll find tons of varieties in the store right now, and maybe you'll even have the chance to go apple picking. We've collected our favorite fall apple recipes for any time of day (not just dessert!) to take advantage of an abundance of seasonal apples.