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Bariatric Thanksgiving Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower & Sugar-Free Cranberry-Craisin Sauce (Low-Carb Holiday Recipe)

Bariatric Thanksgiving Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower & Sugar-Free Cranberry-Craisin Sauce (Low-Carb Holiday Recipe)

Allan
This Bariatric Thanksgiving Meatballs recipe brings together everything you love about the holiday — savory turkey, creamy “mashed potatoes,” and tangy cranberry sauce — in a light, low-carb, high-protein way. It’s portion-friendly, holiday-ready, and delicious enough to share with the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Bariatric, Holiday
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • Onion garlic, sage, thyme
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • Greek yogurt almond milk
  • Cranberries sugar-free dried cranberries, sweetener, orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Mix turkey, almond flour, egg, onion, garlic, and spices. Roll into meatballs.
  • Sear meatballs, then bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes (or air fry 12–15 minutes).
  • Steam cauliflower until tender, blend with yogurt, almond milk, and garlic powder.
  • Simmer cranberries, dried cranberries, water, sweetener, and zest for 10 minutes.
  • Plate mashed cauliflower, top with meatballs, and spoon sauce over.