This Year, Try These Three Low-Calorie Thanksgiving Extras
So if you're the one cooking the Thanksgiving feast this year, we advise you to experiment with serving up these swaps instead of their less-healthy counterpart. Who knows—maybe you'll be able to turn some relatives on to a healthier lifestyle!
123Diet Gravy

All the taste of gravy and a fraction of the fat! Estimated nutritional value of 27 calories, .2g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5.7 g carbohydrates, 1.2 g fiber, 1 g protein, and 2.3 g sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes |
Cook time 10 minutes |
Yield Makes 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 brown onions chopped
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 1 cup boiled water (add more if you want it thinner or less to leave it thicker)
- Salt and pepper as desired
Directions
Brown onions on stove top. Dissolve stock cubes in water and add to pan for a few minutes. Add all to blender and blitz. You may return to pan and simmer further if you wish.
Recipe provided by 123Diet Facebook Support Group
Cooked Cranberry Sauce

Why not save a few calories this Thanksgiving with a healthier cranberry sauce? Estimated nutritional value of 10 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0g protein, and 0 g sugar.
Prep Time 1 hour |
Cook time 25 minutes |
Yield 16 Servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries, washed
- 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 3 1⁄2 Tbsp of stevia
Directions
Assemble all ingredients. Place cranberries in cooking kettle; add stevia, cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; allow to cool for 25 minutes.
Transfer into bowl; cover; serve warm or refrigerate.
Recipe provided by Truvia
123Diet Stuffing

Enjoy your stuffing the healthy way with help from good old mini-toast! Estimated nutritional value of 102 calories, 0.8 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 20.3 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 3.3 g protein, and 0.6 g sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook time N/A |
Yield 1 serving (1 melba toast) |
Ingredients
- 1 packet melba toast
- Chopped spring onion
- Garlic salt
- Mixed herbs/herbs of your choice
Directions
Made stuffing with crushed mini-toast and added a little water to soften. Added mixed herbs and chopped spring onion and a sprinkle of garlic salt. Spread on or stuff meat as desired. Brown in pan, then finish in oven.
Recipe provided by 123Diet Facebook Support Group
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