WW Thanksgiving Sides
These WW Thanksgiving sides are so delicious even those who are not on Weight Watchers will be impressed. If you are looking for healthy and Weight Watchers friendly side dish recipes to complete your Thanksgiving menu, you are at the right place!
I’ve compiled some of the best WW Thanksgiving sides so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving meal with your favorite holiday side dishes without worrying about ruining your healthy diet and your myWW points.
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Keeping track of your Weight Watchers points on Thanksgiving can be hard. That’s why this post is here to help!
How many sides should you have at Thanksgiving?
The best way to decide on how many sides to serve on Thanksgiving is to know the number of your guests. If you’re having a large group, the more options, the better.
For example, if you’ll only be celebrating with four people, four smaller batches of side dishes will suffice. For eight people, consider making five to six sides, and for sixteen people aim for six up to eight sides.
Planning for Thanksgiving can be stressful and overwhelming. Hopefully, this list of WW Thanksgiving sides will be able to help you especially in finalizing your holiday menu.
If you are just starting to plan your menu, you’ll also love to check out this collection of Weight Watchers Thanksgiving Recipes for more meal options. From appetizers to main dishes, and desserts, this fun roundup of recipes will not disappoint.
What do you eat for Thanksgiving on Weight Watchers?
Worried about missing out on your favorite Thanksgiving sides because you’re currently on Weight Watchers? Fret no more! There are a lot more Weight Watchers friendly Thanksgiving side dishes than you might think.
Below, you can find healthier versions of some traditional Thanksgiving side dishes including cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, stuffings, and a lot more.
If you’re new to Weight Watchers, you can also check out this post about WW Thanksgiving Meal Tips to learn more!
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WW Thanksgiving Sides
These sides will leave your guests wanting more! These recipes are oh so good, no one can tell they are actually healthier and Weight Watchers friendly too.
When it comes time to make stuffing we usually go for bread, right? With gluten sensitivities on the rise and low carb diets being the norm, perhaps it's time to change it up! Try this cauliflower stuffing recipe for a low carb, Weight Watchers friendly, gluten free alternative.
Here's a traditional green bean casserole side dish with a healthier twist. Low in Weight Watchers points too.
Using the air fryer to make healthy side dishes is easy and quick. These air fried Brussels sprouts are simple, delicious, and packed with nutrients.
Weight Watchers Cranberry Sauce is the perfect addition to your holiday meal. What holiday meal would be complete without cranberry sauce? You either love it or you hate it right? Well now you can have a delicious cranberry relish that is healthy and Weight Watchers approved!
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic are the perfect side dish for any meal! Make these in just a few minutes!
This side dish is so easy to make. You will need to wash and cut the stems from your brussels sprouts. Some people take off a few layers of leaves. I let mine on.
I am excited to share with you my Weight Watchers Holiday Stuffing. A delicious recipe simple to make with minimal ingredients!
Comfort food on Weight Watchers? Yes, you can have it when you make this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. It's creamy, delicious, and indulgent!
WW Starch Based Thanksgiving Side Recipes
A Thanksgiving meal will not be complete without the traditional starch based side dishes that everybody loves! Here are some Weight Watchers friendly potato and sweet potato recipes that you shouldn't miss!
These Weight Watchers mashed sweet potatoes are super easy to make, just two steps! With sweet potatoes this easy they'll break the bounds of holiday meals!
These delicious Weight Watchers roasted potatoes are colorful, delicious, and perfect for with your favorite meals.
Do you love mashed potatoes but dread the points / calories / carbs? Here is a great recipe for healthy mashed potatoes. These chunky mashed potatoes are delicious and they have just a few Weight Watchers Smart Points per serving!
Weight Watchers sweet potato casserole is a great healthy side dish recipe. You can make this delicious baked sweet potatoes recipe for holidays and more!
Candied Sweet Potatoes are a delicious option for holiday meals! This Instant Pot and Weight Watchers Recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving side dish needs.
These Weight Watchers stuffed sweet potatoes have cheese, sausage, and tons of texture and flavor. This is a fun twist on the usual sweet potatoes we make for the holidays!
This recipe for Weight Watchers roasted sweet potatoes is sweet, savory, and perfect for pairing with your favorite dinner staples! Try out these easy roasted sweet potatoes today.
More Weight Watchers Thanksgiving Side Dishes
To give you more options, here are more healthy WW side dishes that you can whip up on Thanksgiving without much muss and fuss. These recipes are not only easy to make but are crowd pleasers as well.
This light side dish only calls for six ingredients including butternut squash, parmesan cheese, rosemary, Asiago cheese, ground black pepper, and kosher salt. You can pull this roasted butternut squash gratin together in just half an hour.
Aside from being Weight Watchers friendly, this instant pot stuffing recipe is also 21 Day Fix approved and dairy free! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make... What more can you ask for?!
Sugar free and delicious, this cranberry sauce recipe is not to be missed! Using ripe pears and maple syrup, this cranberry sauce is naturally sweet.
Five ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make this simple but tasty side dish.
This slightly sweet and nutty mashed butternut squashed will be a hit! To make this quick and easy WW side, you only need to prepare butternut squash, low calorie oil, black pepper, and salt.
What's a Thanksgiving meal without Turkey stuffing on the side? This healthy recipe is a must try!
Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can whip up this buttery, creamy, and flavorful mashed cauliflower in just 15 minutes.
What could be easier than this three ingredient Crockpot recipe? You only need to prepare boneless chicken breast, cream of mushroom soup, and stuffing mix to make this dish!
Add more veggies to your Thanksgiving meal with the help of this easy recipe. These Mediterranean roasted veggies are not only Weight Watchers friendly they are 21 Day Fix approved as well.
Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes?
Did you enjoy this list of healthy and easy to make WW Thanksgiving sides? If you need more help in completing your Thanksgiving menu, you can also check out these additional posts.
Aside from different kinds of Thanksgiving main dishes, sides, and desserts, you can also find recipes perfect for your leftovers here!
If you need help in preparing your turkey, you can also check out these guide posts on How to Safely Thaw Turkey and How to Cook a Frozen Turkey.
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