15 Thanksgiving Traditions That Need to Stop—These Ideas Are the Future

Stop serving these traditional foods for Thanksgiving! We are sharing some of the best Thanksgiving recipes of the future!

Unhealthy Enchiladas

It’s time to stop serving the unhealthy enchiladas and serve up enchiladas that are a lot healthier and are easy to make.

Unhealthy Enchiladas Alternative – Try This Instead

Throwing Out Leftovers

Don’t throw out the leftovers! Turn those leftovers into something delicious so that you can enjoy a healthy meal while not wasting food.

Throwing Out Leftovers Alternative – Try This Instead

Serving Boring Salads

The Thanksgiving dinner is supposed to be bountiful, salads included. Stop serving basic and boring salads and take it up a notch to serve one that’s full of flavor.

Serving Boring Salads – Try This Instead

Using Green Beans Just for Casseroles

Use green beans to make different dishes besides casserole for the holidays. There are so many things that you can do with them. One idea is to make a cold green bean salad.

Using Green Beans Just for Casseroles Alternative – Try This Instead

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Skipping Breakfast

Don’t skip breakfast to wait on the Thanksgiving dinner. Eat something light and healthy so that you can be energetic until dinner is ready.

Skipping Breakfast Alternative – Try This Instead

Not Serving Mini Desserts

We’re used to the large pies and the large dessert dishes, but the mini desserts are still worth making.

Not Serving Mini Desserts Alternative – Try These Instead

Serving Sugary Fruit Salads

A good fruit salad is always a great option when it comes to gatherings but don’t make them with a bunch of added sugar. Go healthier.

Serving Sugary Fruit Salads Alternative – Try These Instead

The Mac and Cheese Game

Add some flavor to your mac and cheese side instead of serving the traditional. Try adding other veggies or mixing it up a bit.

The Mac and Cheese Game Alternative – Try These Instead

Skipping The Brownie Desserts

Don’t skip the brownies! We all love to indulge in chocolate over the holidays, even Thanksgiving, so it’s fun to have some brownies on the dessert table.

Skipping The Brownie Desserts Alternative – Try These Instead

Skipping The Cookies

Just like we shouldn’t be skipping the brownies, we shouldn’t skip over the cookies either! Bring in some special holiday themed cookies or those that bring in the fall flavors for Thanksgiving.

Skipping The Cookies Alternative – Try These Instead

Pancakes For Breakfast

Instead of enjoying pancakes for Thanksgiving breakfast, mix it up a bit and go with some creative breakfast sandwiches.

Pancakes For Breakfast Alternative – Try These Instead

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Buying Pumpkin Pie

Stop the tradition of buying pumpkin pie from the store and make an easy homemade pumpkin pie that’s even more delicious.

Buying Pumpkin Pie Alternative – Try These Instead

Not Offering Cold Salads

You typically don’t find cold salads like potato salad or macaroni salad on the table for Thanksgiving. Those are served more in the summer, but they should definitely make a come back for the feast!

Not Offering Cold Salads Alternative – Try These Instead

Adding Milk or Sour Cream To The Potatoes

Go healthier when it comes to your mashed potatoes and stop adding in milk or sour cream. Instead, go with healthier options that still give you that wonderful mashed potato flavor you love.

Traditional Mashed Potatoes Alternative – Try These Instead

Not Having Something Vegetarian On The Menu

The number of people who don’t eat meat and only eat vegetarian or vegan diets is growing every day. Make sure to offer a vegetarian friendly dish they can enjoy too.

Vegetarian Alternative – Try These Instead

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These ideas on different things you can change for the dinner table will make more of an experience for friends and family!

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