Healthier living and eating doesn’t mean giving up the traditions and flavors you love. There are a MILLION ways to indulge in your favorite holiday treats without the guilt! Keep scrolling to see what the YGY kitchen is cooking up for Thanksgiving and which products are perfect for pairing with your holiday feast.
Get ready for Thanksgiving, YGY style!
APPETIZERS & SIDES – Featuring YGY Easy Eats™ Spice Blends
When the days get shorter and colder, a bowl of something warm goes a long way. Especially when you’re trying to feed a lot of people, soups are the perfect savory go-to. This southwestern twist on a cold-weather classic comforts rumbling bellies and warms up appetites with the smoky, authentic spices in our YGY Easy Eats™ Cowboy Salsa Mix. Pair it with some corn chips, homemade naan, or your favorite gluten-free crunchy snack.
Sweet Maple Glaze Recipe for Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Ready to kick your brussels sprouts up a notch (and maybe finally get the kids/grandkids interested in something green)? Create a memorable, sweet maple glaze for your Brussels sprouts using our YGY Easy Eats™ Sweet Maple Blend! This traditional Thanksgiving veggie is packed full of great nutrients like fiber and antioxidants, perfect for keeping you away from extra dinner rolls and promoting a healthier blood sugar.
ENTRÉES – From our YFast Recipe Library
No traditional Thanksgiving feast is complete without turkey, but a full turkey always takes AGES to cook and you always end up with SO many leftovers. This recipe offers a downsized, yet absolutely juicy take on stuffed turkey, featuring dessert figs, balsamic vinegar, and bacon. Yum! And with a small fraction of the full-sized turkey cook time, you’ll have more time back for hosting and spending time with loved ones. It’s a win-win!
Looking for a new, healthier way to enjoy your yearly turkey or better utilize your leftovers? This creamy, garlicy soup recipe provides plenty of filling fiber, rich flavor, and delicious turkey, of course, for all your holiday feasts. Heat it up in less than 20 minutes or slow cook to perfection.
DESSERTS – Made with our Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake
Don’t worry, we’re not taking away your favorite Thanksgiving treat – just modifying it a little. This recipe gives you the same pumpkin pie deliciousness with a fraction of the sugar, no gluten or lactose, and a flavorful kick of energizing protein from our Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake! You can also substitute the honey for a sugar-free sweetener like Stevia for a more diabetic-friendly version.
If pumpkin pie sounds too heavy after the big feast, but you don’t want to miss out on sweet pumpkin spice goodness, try this recipe! It offers a light, fiber and protein-packed alternative to the typical Thanksgiving dessert spread. You can even eat it for breakfast!
At the end of the day, healthy eating is all about quality over quantity and intention. Flavorful seasonings, nutrient-dense ingredients, and creativity can help make up for the addictive missing fat, sugar, and empty calories and keep you away from seconds. We hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
Looking for even more healthy holiday cooking inspo? Head over to youngevity.com and check out our YFast recipes library and Easy Eats™ recipe library, as well as our Sunset Gourmet product line.
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