We are officially right around the corner from the holiday where we are able to stuff our faces without judgement and I couldn’t be more excited.
Besides the fact that we get to eat delicious food, we get to spend time with family and the ones we love for a full day uninterrupted. Traditional Thanksgiving dishes are delicious, filling, and worth every bite and even the process of making these dishes is fun whether you’re using your great great grandmother’s recipe or creating your own from scratch. I personally like to adjust traditional recipes to fit my dietary preferences but I also dive into the full dairy, gluten, and sugar filled dishes because #balance, so don’t be afraid to dabble into alternative recipes if you feel like it!
It is kind of like a fun challenge for me to create traditional dishes with a twist and now is the time to start brainstorming.
My sister-in-law follows a vegan diet so she makes a vegan green bean casserole that I haven’t tried yet but from what I have heard it is to die for so I am thinking I will try my own version of that classic dish. Sometimes I follow a recipe from start to finish and other times I throw whatever sounds good into a giant bowl and hope for the best so I’ll probably do a little bit of both this year. I like to base my dishes off of a vegetable or two while sticking to a plant-based theme and shopping season. For example foods like squash, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and potatoes are usually the star of my dishes because they are comforting and seasonally appropriate. Not only are these veggies good for your body, they are so easy to spice up with all of your favorite seasonings and they pair well with other dishes.
Some of my go to dishes include a roasted maple butternut squash dish with Brussels sprouts and walnuts for a sweet and savory taste, stuffed acorn squash packed with vegetables and spices, and of course some vegan desserts to finish off with.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to recipes because you can alter anything to fit your style so don’t forget to get creative.
Although creating and preparing these dishes can be intimidating if plant-based is out of your comfort zone, don’t panic…because I gotcha covered!
Between the internet, a few of my tips and tricks, and my favorite food blogs I am going to share with you, you will be set to dive into these delicious recipes when Thanksgiving rolls around! Stay tuned for MY recipes I’ll be posting next week on the blog but check out the links down below for a few of my favorite bloggers that I learn a thing or two from.
Minimalist Baker is probably in my top two favorites because of how simple yet delicious her recipes are. She has options for vegan, gluten free, under 10 ingredients, cuisine, particular ingredients, and pretty much anything you can think of she has created, especially for the holiday seasons!
If you are looking to make all of your dessert dreams come true, look no further because Rachl Mansfield has it ALL. She puts a healthier twist on all classic recipes including brownies, chocolate chip cookies, pound cake, banana bread, and even creative recipes you’ve never heard of. If they aren’t already vegan, she provides a vegan alternative for you that is so simple anyone can do it. My favorite recipe of hers are the baked S’mores bars which are absolutely UNREAL and although they’re not technically “fall” inspired, you could eat them anytime of the year because they are that good. This is the perfect blog to checkout when planning the dessert menu for Thanksgiving.
Like I said, stay tuned for my full recipes I’ll be posting next week because they are delicious, nutritious and you won’t want to miss out! If you are looking for some further recipe ideas or have any questions please email me at live@fitbarcafe and I can help you discover the perfect ideas to introduce into your Thanksgiving get togethers.
Coach Liv, Pn1
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