6 Thanksgiving Sides for the Non-Dairy Foodie


Thanksgiving has taken on a new life since I began following a plant-based diet. I find holidays to be the most difficult time to follow what lifestyle unless I bring my own food. Being someone who loves to cook, I am completely fine with bringing my own stuff and have put together a list of my favorite plant-based sides for your Thanksgiving pleasure! They are in no particular order just sharing the recipes. 


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I love me some biscuits especially when they aren't filled with Dairy. They were fluffy, and tasted so damn good! Check out the recipe here!

#2 Creamy Cauliflower Mash

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I have always been in love with mashed potatoes. The problem was, they weren't in love with me. I thought that I would never find a recipe that would fulfill my mashed potato needs and also my healthy living lifestyle UNTIL I found this recipe!

#3 Clean Eating Fig, Apple, and Sage Stuffing

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When I think of stuffing I don't think of figs, apples, or sage but holy crap was that good! Want to impress others bringing this side to Thanksgiving? Check out the recipe.

#4 Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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I've never had Brussels sprouts quite like these and I'm pretty sure I will never have them any other way ever again! Bored with your Brussels Sprouts, try this recipe out. 

#5 Sweet Potato Casserole

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I love sweet potato casserole but often I am not able to eat it unless it is made by me. This will definitely be my new go-to recipe!   

#6 Clean Eating Butternut Squash Soup

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I love a nice cup of soup to start out with on Thanksgiving day and this butternut squash soup recipe is perfect!


Those are my favorites thus far but each week I continue to find and test out dairy free and most of the time vegan recipes that I can share with you all. I hope you have an amazing holiday and are filled with delicious food that makes you happy!



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