These vegan Chia Hemp Seed Cookies are grain-free, nut-free, and sugar-free Paleo cookies that are packed with delicious seeds. They have a nice fluffy texture and the dark chocolate chips are a perfect complement to all those seeds!   As someone who is allergic to fish and shellfish, I am always trying to increase my omega-3s and now that I have reintroduced chia and hemp seeds, I have been experimenting with them in just about everything! In addition to being a great source of omega-3s (ALA), chia seeds are packed with fiber (1 oz = 10g fiber) while hemp seeds are actually a plant-based ..read more

I absolutely love savory muffins and these simple AIP and Paleo Green Olive Basil Muffins check all the boxes.   When you are egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, savory muffins are a great replacement for when you are craving bread. Filled with basil, thyme, and green olives, these nourishing muffins are so flavorful and are a perfect side to soup, a skillet, or as an afternoon snack.   Ingredients for Green Olive Basil Muffins: Basil Dried thyme Green Olives Tigernut flour Arrowroot powder Cassava flour Avocado oil Baking soda Unflavored gelatin Apple cider vinegar Sea salt &n ..read more

These AIP Loaded Mashed Sweet Potato Bites make a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or an easy snack. Filled with shredded veggies and scallions, these sweet potato bites remind me of loaded baked potatoes without the dairy—definitely one of my favorites growing up! If you are missing sour cream, try dipping these sweet potato bites in coconut yogurt (I highly recommend Cocojune) to bring you right back to a fully-loaded baked potato AIP-style.   Ingredients for Loaded Mashed Sweet Potato Bites: Japanese sweet potatoes Carrots Zucchini Scallions Thyme Bacon (optional) Coconut flou ..read more

It’s time to make the easiest 3-ingredient vegan Cookies and Cream Milkshake that is also gluten-free, AIP, and Paleo. I mean, who doesn’t love Cookies and Cream?   A perfect summer treat, this “nice” cream milkshake only needs 3 ingredients – frozen bananas, full-fat coconut milk, and your choice of AIP/Paleo cookies. Just grab your high-speed blender or food processor and enjoy a delicious Cookies & Cream Milkshake!     Only 3 ingredients: Frozen bananas Full-fat coconut milk Your favorite AIP/Paleo cookies   What AIP/Paleo cookies should I use? Paleo Chia Hemp S ..read more

Where are you on your autoimmune journey? There are many personal stages in processing and healing with autoimmune disease. It often starts with mysterious symptoms, leading to years of searching for a diagnosis, and then the relief and grief that comes with managing an autoimmune disease. Something I hear time and time again is that one of the toughest parts of living with chronic illness is the unpredictability. One moment you feel unstoppable and the next you are beyond exhausted in bed, not sure where you went “wrong.” I know that I can get into that mindset of dissecting every little th ..read more

These grain-free Carrot Cake Donut Holes are a perfect AIP spring treat that are also free from nuts, egg, and dairy. There is an option to keep it vegan as well.   Anyone else love donut holes maybe more than actual donuts? Growing up, I loved visiting our local donut shop. I would typically order a simple glazed twist or chocolate éclair, but my favorite part was actually the donut holes the baker would always give me.   While these donut holes might be very different from what I enjoyed as a kid, they are a fun dessert option for the whole family. Plus, they are packed with fiber ..read more

A fun early summer dish, this warm Roasted Grape & Fennel Salad is fragrant and refreshing, balanced with a light balsamic vinaigrette. While I’ve never really been a “fruit on salad” person, these roasted grapes are such a nice touch – the roasting brings out a rich flavor to the grapes and complements the fennel perfectly. So simple with just roasted fennel and red seedless grapes, sliced tigernuts, topped on arugula with a simple vinaigrette, this salad is ready to eat in thirty minutes. Feel free to add any leftover protein like shredded or grilled chicken for a balanced meal ..read more

This Asian-inspired Cucumber Dragon Salad is a simple and tasty side dish made a little fancy with a special cutting technique to get an “accordion” or “slinky” effect.   I’ve always loved Chinese Cucumber Salad and this allergy-friendly, AIP/Paleo, and low-FODMAP version is perfect if you are free-from sesame, soy, gluten, garlic, and nightshades which are normally found in a traditional recipe. Made with easy swaps like coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar, this cucumber salad is a refreshing vegetable side dish.   Easy Ingredients for Asian Cucumber Dragon Salad: Persian cucum ..read more

Made with only a handful of ingredients, this easy 5-Ingredient Dairy-Free Tzatziki tastes like the real deal.   One of my favorite sauces, this vegan and low-FODMAP version is perfect to have on hand as a tangy sauce for any Greek-inspired meals, as an afternoon snack with some carrots and celery or with your favorite grain-free chips. It is a creamy yet refreshing dip, packed with lots of fresh dill and cucumber.   What do I need to make 5-Ingredient Dairy-Free Tzatziki? Coconut yogurt (see recommendations below) English cucumber Fresh dill Apple cider vinegar (optional) Sea Salt ..read more