Every year around this time, I hear the same thing from moms, grandmas, and busy families:
“I want to enjoy Thanksgiving… but I don’t want the sugar crash, the bloating, or feeling awful afterward.”
And I always smile… because I know exactly how that feels.
I remember one Thanksgiving years ago — I had worked so hard to keep things “healthy”… yet somehow by the time dessert rolled around, I found myself standing over a pumpkin pie with a fork in hand (you know the moment 😅), thinking,
“Why do I keep doing this to myself?”
But here’s the beautiful part…
You don’t actually have to choose between feeling good and enjoying the holiday.
You don’t have to sacrifice flavor, tradition, or comfort foods.
And you definitely don’t have to feel deprived while everyone else enjoys dessert.
The truth is simple:
👉 A sugar-free Thanksgiving can be the most delicious Thanksgiving you’ve ever had.
It’s just about swapping ingredients, not memories.
Let me show you exactly how…
🍂 1. Focus on REAL ingredients
When you lean into whole, nutrient-dense foods — raw dairy, pastured meats, good fats, local veggies — your body feels nourished instead of overwhelmed.
Think butter-rich mashed potatoes, roasted squash, herb-stuffed turkey…
♡ No sugar needed.
♡ All flavor, all comfort.
🍯 2. Replace sugar… without sacrificing sweetness
Instead of refined sugar, you can use:
• Raw honey (in small amounts — powerful flavor!)
• Maple syrup (again, small amounts)
• Fresh fruit
• Spices that naturally taste sweet — cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom
• Freshen up the dishes with Horseradish Root, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, or Homemade Ketchup.
The secret?
Let the ingredients bring out the sweetness — not the sugar.
🧈 3. Lean on healthy fats — they carry the flavor
This is the part most people forget.
Good fats make everything taste rich, satisfying, and… well… festive.
Think:
• Raw butter
• Pastured tallow
• Ghee
• Cream
• Coconut cream
Fats keep you full, stabilize blood sugar, and make your dishes taste like they came straight from Grandma’s kitchen.
🥧 4. Choose desserts that love you back
You don’t need processed sugar to create a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
Try things like:
• Home-style Spelt Cookies and Spelt Dinner rolls
• Apple-Flavored Kombucha
• Or make your own pies with our Organic Einkorn Pie Crust
• Maple syrup-sweetened Homemade Egg Nog
Or make your own:
• Honey-Kissed Whipped Cream
• Grain-Free Apple Crisp
• No-Sugar-Added Cheesecake (naturally sweetened with fruit)
• Cocoa-Butter Fudge Squares
I’ll let you in on a secret:
Your guests won’t even know it's sugar-free.
They’ll just ask for seconds.
🙏 5. Shift the focus to what really matters
When sugar isn't driving your cravings, mood, and energy… something beautiful happens:
You become more present.
More calm.
More grounded.
You start noticing:
• the laughter
• the candles on the table
• the kids running around
• the warmth in the room
• the gratitude in your heart
This is the Thanksgiving your body and soul were made for.
🧡 Here’s your gentle reminder…
You don’t need sugar to create a holiday your family will cherish.
You just need real food… real connection… and the freedom to enjoy what nourishes you.
You deserve to feel good — not just for one day, but long after the dishes are washed.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, peace, and nourishing goodness.
With love and gratitude,
𝒜𝒷𝓃𝑒𝓇 & 𝑀𝒶𝓉𝓉𝒾𝑒 𝐿𝒶𝓅𝓅 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐹𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓁𝓎 🍂🧡