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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป 35 Dairy-Free Recipes for Thanksgiving

    Published: November 8, 2024 / Updated: October 26, 2024 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    35 Dairy-Free Recipes for Thanksgiving

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    turkey, brussels sprouts, green beans, mini pecan pies with title text "35 Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipes."

    These 35 dairy free recipes for Thanksgiving are filled with your favorite flavors, but none of the dairy. Think you need cheese and milk? Think again!

    turkey, brussels sprouts, green beans, mini pecan pies with title text "35 Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipes."

    Whether you need to find vegan recipes or you want to know how to make sweets or stuffing without milk or butter, these classics should be on your menu.

    I've been dairy-free for almost a decade now, and I love sharing the tips and tricks I've learned over the years to making your favorite recipes dairy-free. Especially holiday favorites!

    From potatoes to gluten-free cranberry sauce, itโ€™s all here in this ultimate round-up of dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes.

    Jump to:
    • ๐ŸŒŸ About these recipes
    • ๐Ÿฝ Serving ideas
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ FAQs
    • ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine pairings
    • Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner
    • Best dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes
    • Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes
    • Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin
    • Air Fryer Ham
    • Citrus Herb Turkey Breast
    • Air Fryer Turkey Breast
    • Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast (With Cranberry Sauce!)
    • Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
    • Garlic Rosemary Roasted Glazed Carrots
    • Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Mushroom Marsala
    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    • Instant Pot Green Beans
    • Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
    • Baby Potato Salad with Bacon
    • Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
    • Butternut Squash Dip with Roasted Garlic
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Cranberries
    • Air Fryer Asparagus
    • Herb Potato Salad Recipe
    • Oven Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes (Quick And Easy!)
    • Air Fryer Baby Potatoes in 15 minutes!
    • Keto Cranberry Sauce - Instant Pot Option!
    • Cranberry Relish
    • Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Cubes
    • Dairy-Free Soups and Salads for Thanksgiving
    • Pumpkin Soup Without Cream
    • Arugula and Quinoa Salad
    • Pumpkin Turkey Chili
    • Cranberry Jello Salad
    • Turkey Soup
    • Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
    • Acorn Squash Soup
    • Fennel Salad with Apples and Pecans
    • Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
    • Mini Pecan Pies
    • Vegan Pecan Pie Cupcakes
    • Vegan Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup)
    • More Thanksgiving recipes

    ๐ŸŒŸ About these recipes

    turkey tenderloin tablesetting with sides and glasses.

    These recipes are all you need to prepare an unforgettable feast for your family on Thanksgiving. And theyโ€™re made without any dairy at all.

    Youโ€™ll find entrees like turkey and ham and side dishes like green bean casserole.

    You'll even a few ideas for your dessert or salad table.

    ๐Ÿฝ Serving ideas

    Thanksgiving table with turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pumpkin roll, corn on the cob

    As you scroll through the list of family favorites, it might feel a bit confusing to try and put them into a menu. Donโ€™t worry, Iโ€™ll do that for you. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve these recipes together.

    • Small Thanksgiving gathering at home: Serve a roasted turkey with sweet potato casserole.
    • Large casual Thanksgiving dinner: Make an easy citrus herb turkey breast with some turkey gravy. Add some biscuits and green beans to the side, along with some soup with coconut milk and roasted sweet potatoes.
    • Friendsgiving: Make some apple pie or pumpkin bread and add corn and roasted brussels sprouts to the side.
    • Thanksgiving brunch: Keep it casual and make a coffee cake with some roasted butternut squash one the side and and some chocolate pie for dessert.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ FAQs

    plate of sliced turkey tenderloin with sides of gravy and sweet potatoes and a bottle of wine.
    Does Thanksgiving turkey have dairy?

    The only ingredient in a Thanksgiving turkey that contains dairy is the butter. If you need to keep it dairy-free, I suggest using vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter.ย 

    What else can you serve besides turkey on Thanksgiving?ย 

    Make an air fryer ham instead of turkey for Thanksgiving. Everyone will love it and youโ€™ll love how easy it is.ย 

    What do gluten-free people eat for Thanksgiving?ย 

    Any kind of vegetable will always be a good gluten-free option. But they also eat desserts and sides with gluten-free ingredients like gluten-free pumpkin pie or gluten-free pecan pie. You can even make gluten-free stuffing with gluten-free crackers and bread.ย 

    ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine pairings

    sliced turkey breast on a plate with fresh herbs and lemon slices and gravy and bottle of wine.

    Serve your favorite red or white wines with your Thanksgiving dinner. For red wines, go with bold Cabernet Sauvignon or fruity Zinfandel.ย 

    For white wines, everyone will love either a mild Riesling or an apple-scented Pino Bianco.

    For more information, check out my complete guide to the best wine for Thanksgiving dinners.

    Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner

    Thanksgiving dinner table with planner printables and text "The Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner."

    Prepping for Thanksgiving? Download my FREE Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner!

    Sign up to our weekly On the Menu newsletter and you'll get our free planner, with:

    • a Thanksgiving Dinner Timeline
    • Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Turkey Thawing Chart

    Best dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes

    Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes

    From turkey to ham, these are show-stopping Thanksgiving main courses that are also dairy-free!

    Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

    Turkey tenderloin cooked in the air fryer is a delicious dinner any night of the week, and also perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

    Thisย easy air fryer turkey tenderloin recipeย is the perfect way to feed small groups. The turkey comes out moist and tender and oh so flavorful every time!

    Air Fryer Ham

    Thisย Air Fryer Ham recipe!ย Cooking ham in the air fryer is such an easy way to get a delicious glazed ham in a fraction of the cooking time. Perfect for holiday dinners and busy weeknights alike!

    Citrus Herb Turkey Breast

    Citrus Herb Turkey Breastย is a flavorful, easy dish for Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas celebration, or an every day dinner party.

    This is a great alternative to roasting a whole turkey if you're hosting a smaller Thanksgiving gathering.

    Air Fryer Turkey Breast

    Prepare a juicy and flavorful turkey breast in minutes. The secret to an easy turkey dinner is to use your air fryer, and this recipe shows you how to do just that.

    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast (With Cranberry Sauce!)

    Slow cooker boneless turkey breast with cranberry sauce is one of my favorite ways to serve turkey for a smaller Thanksgiving.

    Not only does it make just the right amount of turkey with less work than a full bird, is moist and juicy, and it also frees up room on the stove for making all the yummy side dishes.

    Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

    Here are some great dairy-free vegetable side dishes to serve guests this Thanksgiving.

    Garlic Rosemary Roasted Glazed Carrots

    Garlic Rosemaryย Roasted Glazed Carrotsย with brown sugar is an impressive, beautiful, delicious side dish that's easy to make!ย 

    They are delicious, versatile, and look beautiful on any table, Perfect holiday side dish or for any busy weeknight dinner.

    Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

    These Herb & Almondย Vegan Stuffed Mushroomsย do the trick! Packed with flavor.

    These bite-sized filled veggie treats are perfect for any Game Day, birthdays, holiday parties, dinner or brunch with friends.

    Mushroom Marsala

    Mushroom Marsalaย is a quick & easy one-pan dish that requires just a few ingredients.

    This savory vegetable side dish is perfect for the holidays, or for any weeknight meal!ย 

    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Baconย is the ultimate fall side dish. It's the perfect side dish for the holiday season, especially for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas.

    And it'sย so easy to make in under 30 minutes, making itย a quick weeknight dinner dish.

    Instant Pot Green Beans

    Theseย Instant Pot Green Beansย are the perfect, flavorful side dish to go along with almost any meal!

    This simple side dish is a quick and easy recipe that goes so well with almost any main dish.

    Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots

    These Green Beans with Baconย and Shallots is salty and crunchy with an out-of-this-world delicious twist.ย This green beans side dish is quick and easyย done in just 15 minutes!

    Uses easy-to-find ingredients or ones you may already have at home withย crunchy bacon and crisp green beans. This is aย great side for the holidays or any time of the year.

    Baby Potato Salad with Bacon

    Everything tastes better with bacon, especially potatoes! And when you make this potato salad with baby potatoes, it will taste more savory and sweet than ever before. This isn't your grandma's potato salad, it's so much better.

    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

    Kids and adults alike will love these crispy smashed potatoes. They look as crispy as deep-fried French fries, but since they're made in the air fryer, they're so much better for you. You can eat them with a fork or use your fingers. Either way, they are a lot of fun to make and eat.

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Thisย Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe. With crispy fresh asparagus spears and crunchy, smoky bacon, it's sure to become a family favorite!

    Air frying crisps up the tender asparagus spears with a delicate char, giving them an almost grilled flavor. The bacon adds a salty, savory crunch to every bite.

    Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

    Skip the skillet and make zucchini and squash in the air fryer. This is the best way to prepare them. Not only is it faster and easier, but it makes them turn out perfectly crispy, too.

    This recipe will show you how to flavor zucchini so that everyone loves it. This is a gluten-free and vitamin-packed side dish.

    Butternut Squash Dip with Roasted Garlic

    This is the perfect side dish or appetizer before the big meal. Butternut squash dip is both sweet and savory without tasting like vegetables.

    Dip your favorite veggies, chips, or crusty bread into it. The bright colors in this dip make it a popular choice for kids.

    Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Cranberries

    Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans and cranberries make a delicious side dish for turkey, chicken or any kind of meat served.

    You only need six different ingredients to make it, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients as well as rich flavour.

    Photo Credit: yuminthekitchen.com

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy side dish in under 15 minutes.

    Enjoy tender-crisp asparagus with a slight char for added flavor.

    Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

    Herb Potato Salad Recipe

    This rich and tasty recipe combines fresh herbs with perfectly soft potatoes to create the ultimate side dish for potlucks and family gatherings.

    Keep it clean with this dairy-free potato salad! This easy side dish recipe feels fancy with fresh herbs and red potatoes.
    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    Oven Roasted Green Beans And Potatoes (Quick And Easy!)

    Oven roasted green beans and potatoes has only a few simple ingredients and is a great addition to add to the dinner table.

    Crispy potatoes that are golden brown are mixed with tender green beans for a flavorful side dish that is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.

    Photo Credit: tastyoven.com

    Air Fryer Baby Potatoes in 15 minutes!

    Air Fryer Baby Potatoesย are mixed with fresh rosemary and a blend of spices, then roasted in the air fryer until crisp and creamy.

    This easy recipe is made in 15 minutes and is packed with flavor.

    Photo Credit: cheneetoday.com

    Keto Cranberry Sauce - Instant Pot Option!

    How to make Keto cranberry sauce with Swerve, monk fruit, or Stevia for Thanksgiving and skip the sugar! This sugar free cranberry sauce recipe is so easy on the stove top, or you can make Keto cranberry sauce Instant Pot version!
    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    Cranberry Relish

    This cranberry relish is a blend of fresh cranberries, apple, orange and sugar, all mixed together to form a sweet and tart condiment.

    Cranberry relish is a unique and welcome addition to any holiday meal

    Photo Credit: tastyoven.com

    Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Cubes

    Air Fried Roasted Pumpkin Cubes make a quick and easy fall vegetable side dish.

    Pumpkin chunks are tossed with a sweet maple syrup glaze to make this delicious fall air fryer recipe. They are also a great addition to Thanksgiving dinner.

    Dairy-Free Soups and Salads for Thanksgiving

    These are some delicious soups and salads to serve at this year's Thanksgiving feast.

    Pumpkin Soup Without Cream

    This vegan pumpkin soup is rich and creamy -- without dairy! A lovely luxurious soup to serve at Thanksgiving dinner.

    Arugula and Quinoa Salad

    This simple salad is full of protein and fiber. Plus, the bright red cranberries and green arugula leaves make it the perfect color for your holiday table.

    The best part of this salad is the zesty dressing. You'll want to save this recipe so you can make it again.

    Photo Credit: busyfamilyrecipes.com

    Pumpkin Turkey Chili

    This rich, savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili is an easy 30-minute meal that allows you to enjoy the flavors of the season even on busy weeknights! Itโ€™s healthy, filling, and tastes great topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado!

    Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

    Cranberry Jello Salad

    Cranberry Jello Salad with pineapple and oranges is a delicious holiday salad. The beautiful color makes it perfect for the holiday table.

    Itโ€™s made with juicy fresh cranberries with their sweet tart taste, along with mandarin oranges, pineapple, jello, and more.ย 

    Photo Credit: www.corriecooks.com

    Turkey Soup

    Turkey soup with lemon and rice is a comforting and refreshing dish that's perfect for using up leftover turkey.

    This soup combines tender turkey, hearty rice, and bright lemon juice for a delightful meal. It's easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, celery, and onions.

    Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

    Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    Thisย Curried Butternut Squash Soupย is made with classic autumn flavors such as fresh ginger, garlic, butternut squash, and hints of ground cinnamon.

    This easy, flavorful, and simply spiced Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

    Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

    Acorn Squash Soup

    Acorn Squash Soupย is irresistibly smooth, creamy, and delicious. Made with healthy veggies like oven-roasted acorn squash, carrots, celery, and cauliflower and then blended with fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of ground cinnamon, grab a bowl and get cozy with a bowl of this easy acorn squash soup.

    Photo Credit: www.dinneratthezoo.com

    Fennel Salad with Apples and Pecans

    This fennel salad is a blend of arugula, fresh apples, thinly sliced fennel, celery and candied pecans, all tossed together in a homemade dressing.ย 

    The primary ingredients in this salad include arugula, fennel, apples, celery, candied pecans and fennel fronds.

    Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

    End your Thanksgiving feast on a sweet note with these dairy-free dessert recipes!

    Mini Pecan Pies

    These mini pecan pies were featured on The Drew Barrymore Show, and are always a crowd pleaser at Thanksgiving! Check your refrigerated pie crust to make sure it's dairy-free/vegan.

    Photo Credit: addictedtodates.com

    Vegan Pecan Pie Cupcakes

    These delicious fluffy vegan pecan pie cupcakes are full of festive flavor. Vegan caramel cupcakes stuffed with a gooey pecan pie filling and topped with eggless caramel Swiss meringue buttercream.

    They make the perfect vegan Thanksgiving dessert.

    Photo Credit: addictedtodates.com

    Vegan Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup)

    With a sticky gooey sweet filling and caramelized pecans in a buttery flaky crust, this vegan pecan pie is the ultimate dessert for the holidays. It's made using maple syrup and brown sugar and without corn syrup.

    More Thanksgiving recipes

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    • cranberry stuffing with wild rice and cherries in a casserole dish with bowls of cherries and herbs on the side.
      Cranberry Stuffing with Wild Rice, Cherries, and Pecans
    • stack of Turkey Cranberry Brie Sandwiches sliced in half with side of cranberry sauce and herbs.
      Turkey Cranberry Brie Sandwich

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