5 Easy and Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes for Busy Moms!
When it comes to easy and healthy Thanksgiving side dishes, the amount of recipes online can become overwhelming. I’m going to show you 5 simple easy recipes you can do as a busy homemaking mother as well as resources that you will want on hand for any family get together.
Easy and Healthy Thanksgiving Sides
I’m going to make this post simple and to the point for all of you trying to wrangle little ones while looking up recipes!
I get it. The struggle is real! You’re doing a good job! This Thanksgiving you will have the best sides at the get together!
Our job, as mamas and homemakers, is to steward our homes well and part of that is choosing foods that will benefit our bodies.
Healthy sides may not be a fan favorite to those who’ve never had them, but they are so tasty and delicious!
With these 5 simple, easy and healthy side dishes, you are sure to win all the compliments at your Thanksgiving get together with family and friends!
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5 Thanksgiving Side Dishes for Busy Moms
This recipe is so yummy and easy to make! Your guests may not even know that it’s cauliflower, so shhh, keep it a secret!
If you have family members who struggle to digest gluten found in pasta, this is for you!
Asparagus is either liked or loved, but even the picky eaters may try it when its wrapped up in bacon!
This recipe is a throw in the oven and go with only five simple ingredients! In under 25 minutes you will have a side dish that is mouth watering good!
Dairy Free Quinoa Green Bean Casserole
This is a healthy twist on the classic green bean casserole! With no dairy and nutritious quinoa, your family can eat guilt free!
Sub out the almond milk for chicken or beef broth and a little bacon added never hurt anybody.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pecans
Instead of sweet potatoe cassorole with all the sugar, try this delicious and healthy version with pecans and cranberries!
For the brown sugar substitute try adding pure maple syrup, raw honey or date syrup!
Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans
Every holiday gathering needs a salad and this one looks too good to pass up!
I admit, this one has a few more steps, but get your kiddos in the kitchen if you can! Have them stir the pecans and syrup together!
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Keep the Thanksgiving Side Dishes Simple
Whether you use these side dishes or find others, I am sure your part in this years Thanksgiving gathering will for sure be delicious!
Don’t overdo yourself this holiday season by trying to tackle too many things. Keep the recipes simple and involve your children if you can in the kitchen. There are always lessons to be learned!
If you are wanting more elevated recipes, try visiting Half Baked Harvest for some amazing recipes! Some easy, some more in depth, but all delicious.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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