If all the classic, herby, savory flavors of Thanksgiving came together into one satisfying main dish, these turkey meatballs would be it! They’re WAY easier to master than baking a turkey, making them perfect for small holiday gatherings and year-round Thanksgiving cravings.

Just 10 ingredients required and perfect for pairing with Thanksgiving classics like mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. Let us show you how it’s done!

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs

These EASY, savory ground turkey meatballs require just a few basic ingredients:

• Ground turkey – Turkey is a Thanksgiving classic!

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The texture and flavor of a cookie with the ease of a bar? Talk about the perfect dessert! Introducing: cranberry orange cookie bars! 

These chewy, buttery cookie bars are packed with zesty orange flavor and pops of tart cranberries. Your new go-to treat awaits with just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients required! Did we mention they’re vegan and gluten-free? No one else has to know.

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Monster Cookies have leveled up! Say hello to our healthier twist on the chewy, tender, peanut buttery, chocolate- & candy-studded cookie you know and love. Our version has all the decadence and deliciousness, but it’s vegan, gluten-free, flourless, oil-free, and maple-sweetened (magic, we know)!

Even better? These cookies are a breeze to make! You’ll need just 1 bowl, 9 ingredients, and about 20 minutes until it’s cookie time.

Easy Gluten-Free Monster Cookies (Vegan, Flourless!) from Minimalist Baker →

Making chai lattes has never been easier! This Instant Chai Latte Mix makes comforting chai lattes possible instantly. Just add water and your favorite sweetener and enjoy!

This convenient mix makes it easy to have your favorite spice-filled beverage on busy mornings, at the office, when traveling, and beyond! It also makes a great gift for the dairy-free chai-lovers in your life! Just 5 minutes and 6 ingredients required, friends.

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Fall has three essentials: cozy sweaters, warming soups, and PUMPKIN BREAD! Whether your fond memories of this spice-filled treat are from Starbucks, Grandma’s house, or your favorite box mix, we’re bringing you alllll the nostalgia! This homemade gluten-free + dairy-free pumpkin bread is FLUFFY, tender, spice-filled, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and pumpkin flavor!

Just 1 bowl and simple ingredients required for this fall classic.

The BEST Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (1 Bowl!) from Minimalist Baker →

Winter fruits are survivors, making it through the coldest days of the year. We had to show them some appreciation. Enter this simple, vibrant winter fruit salad!

It almost feels too simple to be a recipe (1 bowl, 5 ingredients, 15 minutes!), but we are Minimalist Baker after all. Let’s make it!

How to Make This Easy Winter Fruit Salad

This winter fruit salad is indeed EASY!

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If you love chocolate covered caramels, but not the complicated methods usually required to make them, then this recipe is for you! These EASY vegan sea salt caramels come together with just 6 ingredients and there’s NO candy thermometer in sight.

The secret? Tahini! It adds a decadent flavor to these bite-sized delights for the ultimate salty-sweet treat. Perfect for keeping in the freezer or gifting over the holidays…though we’re not sure how many of these tasty treats will make it to the gift box 😉.

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Say hello to crispy, buttery shortbread cookies studded with pecans and dark chocolate (swoon!). These cookies are our vegan and gluten-free twist on Alison Roman’s legendary Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies and (just like Alison’s), they’re too good to eat just one!

Just 7 ingredients and simple methods stand in your way. Grab your mixing bowl and let’s bake, friends!

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Say hello to your new favorite fall side! This roasted delicata squash has a savory, salty, garlic & herb breading that’s kind of irresistible. Let’s just say, there may or may not have been leftovers in the test kitchen…

Just 7 simple ingredients and 30 minutes required, making it perfect for everything from weeknights to busy holiday dinners (you’ll be able to SQUASH it in).

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It’s no secret we love cornbread and have shared recipes for it before (exhibits A and B). And we wouldn’t be posting another version if it wasn’t worth it. So trust us…it’s worth it! This FLUFFY, moist gluten-free cornbread is naturally sweetened with honey, SO flavorful, and seriously EASY to make. 

Just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients stand between you and the best gluten-free cornbread.

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Looking for a cookie filled with fall flavor? This is it! Fluffy, cinnamon-spiced, pecan-studded pumpkin oat cookies made in 1 bowl in 30 minutes! 

These vegan + gluten-free treats are easy, delicious, and extra irresistible when topped with pumpkin spice frosting. Preheat your oven…it’s cookie time!

These 1-BOWL fluffy fall dreams start with melted (vegan) butter, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract.

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Frosting lovers, rejoice! We have the perfect pairing for your favorite pumpkin bread, cookies, spice cake, and more: Pumpkin spice buttercream frosting! It’s decadent, sweet, buttery (but vegan + dairy-free!), and perfectly pumpkin-spiced. 

This fluffy fall dream is just 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 4 ingredients away. Grab your favorite pumpkin treat and let’s get to frosting!

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