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October 9, 2025

22 Acne-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Make

22 Acne-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Make

Thanksgiving is basically the Olympics of eating. But here’s the best part — you can pile your plate high and keep it totally skin-friendly. We’re talking gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, veggie-oil-free deliciousness that feels indulgent without the aftermath.

Grab a fork, loosen your waistband, and let’s dig in.

Appetizers & Soups

Herb & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Start the party with juicy little bites of herby, savory goodness.

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

For something creamy and cozy, this dip will have everyone hovering around the table.

Hot spinach artichoke dip that's dairy free and shown in a cast iron pan with chips to the side.

Charred Broccoli Caesar Salad

Balance it out with smoky greens with a tangy twist.

Easy Butternut Squash Soup

And of course, warm up with smooth, velvety, and oh-so-fall soup.

Mains

Turkey Sausage & Butternut Squash Casserole

A comfort food with a seasonal glow-up.

Sausage & Butternut Squash Casserole

Roasted Chicken with Grapes & Rosemary

This dish brings sweet, savory elegance without the stress of a whole turkey.

Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary

Chickpea & Wild Rice Stuffed Butternut Squash

And for a gorgeous plant-based centerpiece, this hearty dish will steal the show.

Vegan stuffed butternut squash with chickpeas, wild rice and cranberries. Drizzled with cashew cream.

Leftover Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

When the feast is done, save your turkey for this soup. It’s cozy comfort in a bowl.

Sides

Classic Grain-Free Stuffing

A must on any table, this stuffing is sweet and savory.

Homemade Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy

What’s Thanksgiving without hot gravy to pour over your plate?

Crispy Garlic & Herb Potato Stacks

Basically mashed potatoes’ chic cousin.

Crispy Garlic & Herb Potato Stacks

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Creamy, dreamy, and totally skin-approved.

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash in a Wooden Bowl

Paleo Green Bean Casserole

Gives you all the nostalgia with none of the canned soup.

Paleo green beans with fried onions on a plate.

Thyme Roasted Candy Cane Beets.

Adds a beautiful pop of color to your festive table.

Roasted candy cane beets in a white bowl on a black cutting board.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

So good, the kids may even eat them.

Shaved brussels sprouts in a cast iron pan.

Sweet Endings

Maple Walnut Apple Crisp

End on a high note with a crisp that warm, nutty, and begging for a scoop of coconut whip.

Maple walnut apple crisp in a white casserole dish with apples on the table.

Paleo Pecan Pie

Brings the gooey, caramel-y goodness.

Easy Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Keeps it classic.

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Pecan Date Filling

Little bundles of joy fresh from the oven.

Festive Drinks

Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail

Toast the holiday with fall in a glass.

Apple Cider Sangria Mocktail in front of a Christmas tree.

Pomegranate Ginger Kombucha Mocktail.

Sparkly and gut-friendly

pomegranate ginger kombucha mocktail in a short glass.

Hot Holiday Punch

Get cozy with a hot drink in hand.

And here’s the best part… these aren’t just delicious holiday dishes, they’re acne-friendly Thanksgiving recipes designed to keep your skin glowing. Because healthy skin doesn’t just come from a $90 serum—it comes from nourishing your body day after day. If you’re ready to carry that clear-skin energy well past the holiday leftovers, join us inside The Clear Skin Solution. Healing your skin can taste this good all year long.

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