This zesty Cilantro-Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce is dairy-free, Paleo and AIP-friendly. Perfect for grilled seafood, chicken or veggies!
Seriously, this sauce goes with everything. It is the quintessential versatile summer sauce or dressing. Break out that grill and a blender and get started on your next summer grilling sesh! The bright and fresh flavors of cilantro and lime pair perfectly with anything you can cook on the grill.
Here is an incomplete and ever-growing list of everything our recipe creator has paired this sauce with, and she says every single combo was über scrumptious:
shrimp
salmon
cod
grilled asparagus
roasted zucchini
grilled yellow summer squash
chicken thighs and breasts
sautéed kale
multiple different salads with a variety of vegetables
Here are a few things I have not yet tried with this cilantro lime sauce, but just the thought makes my mouth water:
steak
potatoes (for the non-AIPers in our life or once we’ve reintroduced)
Added bonus: the yogurt makes this recipe gut-friendly with a boost of probiotics!
2-Minute Cilantro-Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This zesty Cilantro-Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce is dairy-free, Paleo and AIP-friendly. Goes perfectly with grilled seafood, chicken or veggies!
Ingredients
1/2 cup - lightly packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
3/4 cup - additive-free coconut milk yogurt (Try one of the homemade AIP coconut yogurt recipes linked above)
1 Tbsp - fresh-squeezed lime juice (about a 1/4 of a lime)
1/4 tsp - honey
1/4 tsp - sea salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Drizzle on seafood, chicken, grilled vegetables, salads, etc.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.
This easy AIP / Whole30 / Paleo / Vegan ranch is simply delicious and better than anything you’ll find in a bottle at your grocery store.
It’s perfect for bringing a boring salad to life, or dipping fresh veggies into. Does it get better than cucumbers dipped in fresh homemade ranch? Nope.
You could also think a bit outside the box and smother this ranch over some chicken. Or dip homemade sweet potato fries in it – Yum!
Added bonus: the yogurt makes this recipe gut-friendly with a boost of probiotics!
2-Minute Ranch Dressing
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This super simple, delicious, homemade AIP ranch dip is dairy-free, paleo and vegan. And it tastes better than anything you can find in a bottle at the grocery store!
Ingredients
1 cup - additive-free coconut milk yogurt (Try one of the homemade AIP coconut yogurt recipes linked above)
1/2 Tbsp - dried chives
1/2 Tbsp - dried parsley
1 tsp - dried dill
1/2 tsp - garlic powder
1/2 tsp - onion powder
1/2 tsp - sea salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until well-combined. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix with an immersion blender.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.
Making your own homemade savoury breakfast seasoning is easy and delicious! It’s perfect for special diets, like AIP, Paleo, Whole30 or low FODMAP.
This recipe came about when our recipe contributor, (Andrea, formerly known as the Hurried Health Nut) was making one of her favorite breakfast hashes and she thought to herself, “Wouldn’t it be great if I had a breakfast seasoning blend I could easily add to my quick weekday breakfasts, without having to measure out a million different spices?”
While there is a delicious AIP compliant Breakfast Blend by Primal Palate, it is a little “spendy” as they say. Thankfully, if you have a couple of minutes and a few basic herbs and spices in your pantry, you can easily make your own! Double or triple the batch and keep it on hand – it works well in lots of dishes!
2-Minute Breakfast Seasoning
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ Making your own homemade savory breakfast seasoning is easy and delicious! Great forspecial diets, like AIP, Paleo, Whole30 or low FODMAP.
Ingredients
2 tsp - sea salt
2 tsp - dried sage
2 tsp - dried oregano
2 tsp - dried onions (omit for low FODMAP)
1/2 tsp - cinnamon
1/2 tsp - turmeric
1/4 tsp - ground cloves
Instructions
Combine all spices in a jar and give it a good shake.
I use about 1 tsp per pound of meat or vegetables, but feel free to adjust the amount you use to your taste.
Store leftovers in an air-tight glass jar.
Notes
Use for homemade breakfast sausages, breakfast hashes, sautéed veggies, or anywhere else you’d like a savory breakfast flavor.
With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.
A super easy 2-ingredient AIP coconut yogurt anyone can make with just a mason jar and some cheesecloth. Paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, whole-30 and vegan.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, or are feeling a little lazy and didn’t want to go to the effort, this recipe is for you!
Our recipe contributor, (Andrea, formerly known as the Hurried Health Nut) discovered an easier alternative in this recipe from Minimalist Baker using just two ingredients and no cookware! She tried it with the ingredients she had on hand and it was a great success! So, she adapted it slightly to be AIP.
Andrea suggests grass-fed Collagen peptides, but they aren’t 100% necessary. She says “it tastes delicious either way.” If you want an extra protein or collagen boost in your AIP coconut yogurt, just stir in a scoop of collagen peptides after the fermentation process but before placing in the fridge. It also helps thicken it up a bit, if you like your yogurt really thick, Greek style. And by all means, if you are vegetarian or vegan, or you just don’t have any on hand, feel free to skip the collagen peptides.
Countertop Coconut Yogurt
Yield: 1 Cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 day
Additional Time: 1 day
Total Time: 2 days5 minutes
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: Andrea - Formerly "Hurried Health Nut" ♥ This AIP coconut yogurt recipe is suuuuuper easy. Promise. If I can do this, you definitely can. It will take you less than five minutes. Pinky swear.
Shake coconut milk well, open and then pour into your mason jar.
Break open two probiotic capsules and sprinkle contents over coconut milk.
Using a wooden or silicone spoon, spatula or whisk, stir coconut milk and probiotics until well-combined (do not use metal, as it deactivates the probiotics).
Cover your mason jar with cheesecloth or a thin dish towel and secure with a rubber band.
Let rest in a warm location (on your counter is fine) for 24-48 hours, or until yogurt has thickened and gotten tangy. The amount of time you let the yogurt ferment will depend on how warm your location is and how tangy you like your yogurt. We keep our house in the upper 60’s °F and 48 hours on the counter works just fine for me. (*It should smell tangy, but not “funky.” If it starts to smell funky, it has gone bad. Throw it out.)
Once your yogurt has reached the right amount of tanginess, give it a good stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, cover with an airtight lid and store in the fridge. It will have a little thin layer of coconut kefir on top, but just stir it in and let it sit in the fridge for a bit and it will thicken up.
If you like your yogurt extra thick (or you want an extra boost of protein/collagen), try mixing in a scoop of collagen peptides (after your yogurt has fermented, before you place it in the fridge). This step is optional.
After your coconut yogurt has fermented, feel free to add your sweetener of choice (I like maple syrup or honey for AIP), fresh fruit, fruit compote or enjoy as is.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Also works great as a dairy-free sour cream substitute, as a thickener for dairy-free“cream” sauces and as a topper for Paleo/AIP waffles. I also add it to smoothies for a probiotic boost as well as some extra creaminess.
What Probiotics Should You Use?
In my other recipe, it was suggested that your probiotic should containing the following strains - Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Streptococcus thermophiles (our other recipe creator uses Innate Response Flora 5-14).
With thanks to Andrea (formerly Hurried Health Nut). When Andrea decided to close her website I reached out and she lovingly agreed to allow her recipes to live on at the AIP Recipe Collection so that folks around the world can continue to enjoy her whole-food recipes that provide maximum nourishment with minimal effort.
If you haven’t heard yet, there’s an amazing cereal in town! Meet Lovebird Cereal – it’s 100% AIP Elimination Stage Compliant and 100% AMAZING!
This product is a game-changer for anyone with AIP kiddos … like cerealously … what have y’all been giving your AIP toddlers to munch on with Cheerios off the table!?
And what a treat to be able to grab a quick bowl of cereal in the morning for breakfast or an anytime snack … zero guilt – it’s a clean and healthy, gut-friendly option.
About Lovebird
♥ Gluten-Free
♥ Dairy-Free
♥ Non-GMO
♥ Sweetened by Nature – No Refined Sugar or Stevia
♥ No “Natural” Flavors
♥ Nothing Fake!
♥ Perfect served with dairy-free milk like coconut milk, banana milk or tigernut milk (or nut milk if you’ve reintroduced them)
Lovebird cereal now comes in FIVE flavors – unsweetened, honey and cinnamon, cacao (stage 1 AIP Reintroduction), and NEW strawberry – and all are 100% AIP elimination stage compliant!
Free of inflammatory ingredients and full of gut health boosting nutrition to support your family’s immunity. In a perfect world, you could eat fresh whole foods but life is busy and sometimes you need some convenient options. That’s why Parker created Lovebird foods “to clean up junk food”.
And as if that weren’t enough, Lovebird donates twenty percent (20%) of net profit from the sale of all Lovebird products to nonprofits in support of charitable programming and research in the fight against pediatric cancer.
You’ll love making these fast and simple treats with your kiddos. You can make them into clusters, “bark” or even form them around popsicle sticks for a fun, frozen summer treat.
Think outside the cereal box on this one folks … have fun with it.
If you make this recipe, be sure to tag me on social media @aiprecipecollection – I can’t wait to see what you create.
Enjoy! ♥
Frozen Strawberry Delights
Yield: 9 Snack Bites
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour5 minutes
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: AIPRecipeCollection.com ♥ A fast and easy frozen AIP cereal treat your kiddos will love helping you make!
If you’ve never heard the word “Hygge” before (pronounced HUE-ge), you might be curious why I’m posting about it on an AIP recipe website. Since I always intended this site to be about so much more than filling your bellies, I’m sharing this to fill your soul. Hopefully it will inspire you to make simple changes to your AIP lifestyle that can help reduce stress, decrease anxiety and disconnect from the pace of everyday life and the sometimes harsh realities of our limitations due to our illnesses.
Hygge is about joy and contentment. It is about experiencing happiness in simple pleasures and knowing that everything is going to be okay.
If you’re like me, thinking about creating a self-care routine just sounds like more work that you don’t have time for – am I right? Thankfully, the reality is that hygge can be as simple as dedicating time for yourself to enjoy any activity that makes you happy. It’s about intentional being more intentional with cozy wellness and small steps toward self-care. Snuggle up in a cozy pair of PJ’s with a warm, soft blanket and a favorite soothing drink, carve out time for art-therapy using paints or coloring books, listen to soft music, enjoy some aroma-therapy and some AIP comfort food or snacks.
What is Hygge?
The Danish word “hygge” is about the art of getting comfy and cozy, it’s a way of life, one that makes ordinary moments feel special, pleasurable, and meaningful.
According to Meik Wiking, New York Times Best Selling author of The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living, “Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things.” It’s also about creating a comforting social and emotional environment or support network for yourself – which, if you’re paying attention you’ll know that having connection and a good support network is an important part of the AIP Lifestyle.
Benefits of Hygge
Calms the Mind
Intentionally taking time to create a hygge atmosphere, get cozy and slow down is important for our mind and soul. You’ll find a sense of calm, and stress-less when you unplug and wrap yourself in the feeling of safety that this comfy lifestyle provides.
Relaxes Mind & Body
Climbing under a snuggly blanket or into a hot Epsom salt bath with the intention of relaxation (not to curl up with your phone in hand) helps us to relax and unwind. Allow your cozy blanket to be the trigger that reminds you to be mindful of your breathing, to be present. Drop your shoulders and let the tension go.
Nourishes Your Body
Consuming wholesome, home-cooked AIP comfort foods, and even an indulgent AIP treat now and then, nourishes your body. You’ll feel your best when you concentrate on eating “real,” nutrient-dense foods. There’s also something about cooking simple meals that really provides food for the soul – it’s reminiscent of cozy family meals growing up.
Promotes Connection
Hygge isn’t about being alone, it’s about being with loved ones. Slowing down to truly connect with friends or family in a positive, comfy environment helps increase happiness and feel-good serotonin levels.
Relieves Strain Creating an atmosphere of hygge with candles or dimming the lights goes a long way to promoting relaxation and relieving tension that we may not even realize we have from the constant bombardment of blue light from devices and fluorescent lighting.
Improves Sleep
Learning to hygge helps us “unplug” from our hectic lives. Practicing self-care with hygge promotes an atmosphere of comfort where we can feel relaxed and safe. Removing negative feelings and slowing down should help reduce stress hormones and help improve sleep.
How to Hygge
Be Present
A hygge lifestyle is about being in the moment. Get rid of the distractions, turn off the phone and connect with friends and family or just re-connect with yourself. Learn to really relax by creating a bedtime ritual (see my post on sleep struggles for more), or create a morning routine perhaps with gentle stretching and meditation that helps you get in the zone for the day.
Get Cozy
Think cozy sweaters, thick socks or slippers and warm blankets. Have you tried a weighted blanket? I hear it’s like being wrapped in a warm hug, and they can help with anxiety and stress.
Set the Mood
Candles and scents are a huge part of hygge. But since we’re careful on the AIP to remove toxins from our lives, be sure to choose unscented bees wax candles, and use quality essential oils to create a luxurious atmosphere with an ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser.
Quality Time
Schedule hygge time – make it a special event – whether that be a casual dinner with friends, game night with the family, time to read a book or just relax and connect with your significant other. Carve time out of your busy life for this self-care practice, indulge in a special treat that you might not otherwise buy for yourself (check out my round up of delicious AIP snacks or try a cup of tea or AIP coffee that won’t make you wired).
Practice Mindfulness & Gratitude Mindfulness and gratitude are key elements of hygge. If you’re new to meditation and mindfulness, try using a simple app like Insight Timer (it’s free), or simply make it a practice of recounting 3 things you have to be grateful for each night before you drift off to sleep. If you’re looking for more guidance on being mindful, I highly recommend the book by Eileen Laird called“Healing Mindset”
Comfort Food
And here we are – right back on track with the food and recipe theme of this website! I know you’re probably saying, “but my old comfort foods really aren’t AIP compliant!” I hear you … and quite frankly, that’s how this post actually came to being – because so many members of my AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group requested comfort food recipes in a recent poll! Click here to reach the search results for “AIP Comfort Food” – this will get you started! Let the search results there inspire you to search for more recipes in the group.
This round up was originally shared in my AIP Recipe Collection newsletter. If you want delicious AIP inspiration delivered to your inbox click here to sign up.
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Looking for easy access to seasonal AIP recipes, tips and resources? You’ve come to the right place ~ Welcome to the AIP Recipe Collection Newsletter!
Since many of you are not on Facebook (click here for the searchable AIP Recipe Collection FB Group), and we never quite know what’s going to happen with some of these social channels and their censorship, back in 2021 I decided to start my own newsletter so we can always stay in touch, and so that I can continue providing regular inspiration for your AIP (Autoimmune Protocol / Autoimmune Paleo) healing journey.
Each month I deliver delicious, seasonal recipe inspiration right to your in-box. Subscribers receive an easy list of links that take you directly to the original recipe creator’s website, AIP cooking and lifestyle tips and tools to make your healing journey easier, advance notice of sales, giveaways, discounts and more!
Sign up to get started and you’ll receive a welcome email directing you to some of the best AIP resources available to help you get started. But wait, there’s more! I also provide a link to my newsletter archives where you’ll find all of my past recipe round ups and seasonally appropriate tips and advice to set you up for AIP success.
STOP RIGHT THERE! Do NOT pass by this recipe just because of the dreaded “L” word! These are seriously delicious and you WILL NOT know that there’s liver in them.
Don’t believe me? My family didn’t either, but my husband accidentally ate one of my muffins and only realized halfway through that it was mine … he then texted me and said “oops, sorry, I ate one of your muffins – they’re not bad and they really DON’T taste like liver!”
So, if you’re trying to “up your nutrient game” and sneak some liver into your bellies, give this one a try!
~~~~~
This recipe was inspired by Kate Jay’s (of Healing Family Eats) Blueberry Liver Muffin recipe that was only presented in the 2021 AIP Summit.
TigerNuts
If you’re just getting started on the AIP and you haven’t heard of TigerNuts, I’m sure you’ll be running across recipes soon that call for one iteration of them or another.
TigerNuts flour was one of the first ingredients I decided to try when I started my personal AIP journey, and I have to say they’re probably one of my favorite AIP dietary discoveries. You’ll find lots of recipes posted in my AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group that calls for them, and I think the flour makes some of the best AIP cookies – especially when it comes to taste, texture and crunch!
Before we go any further, you should know that they’re not nuts at all, they’re actually tubers, so they’re 100% AIP elimination stage compliant! Woohoo! (You can learn more about them in my post about unfamiliar foods you’ll run into on your AIP journey, and on my affiliate’s website – TigerNuts USA)
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
For best results and a fluffier texture, ensure your blueberries are thawed and drained, and if your chicken livers were previously frozen, ensure they're fully thawed and dried on paper towels.
Add chicken livers and banana to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl, add the oil and maple syrup and mix well.
Add TigerNuts flour, arrowroot starch, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt and mix until combined.
Prepare your gelatin egg by placing the gelatin in a small bowl. In a separate bowl combine water and apple cider vinegar. Pour the water and vinegar mixture over the gelatin and whisk well to combine completely.
Immediately add the gelatin egg and blueberries to the batter and mix to combine - do not over mix.
Spoon mixture into the muffin liners, making sure you have blueberries in each.
Bake for 30 minutes or until just cooked and a toothpick tester comes out clean. Do not overcook.
Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
These are delicious when warm or cold - try splitting a muffin open and lightly toasting if you want to warm them up.
FREEZER FRIENDLY - For optimal freshness, freeze what you won't eat in a few days and simply thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Notes
Feeling unsure that you or your family will enjoy these? Try adding 1/3 Cup of dried fruit to the mix at the same time you add the blueberries - this will add a bit more sweetness. (Ensure your dried fruit is unsulphured and does not contain added sweeteners or non-compliant oils or preservatives).
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This recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes comes to you from one of our very own members in the AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group. She’s generously offered to share her yummy recipe with us here so the whole AIP community can enjoy it!
Julia has been testing many AIP cakes and cupcakes and couldn’t be happier with her final results and is ready to share! (Her recipe is adapted from a recipe for Vanilla Cake on the Loving it Vegan website.)
♥ Thank-You Julia ♥
Vanilla Cupcakes
Yield: 1 Dozen Cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
♥ RECIPE & IMAGES BY: AIP Recipe Collection Group Member Julia Bearden ♥
Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the liquid ingredients in the well and mix with wire whisk until just combined.
Place cupcake liners into cupcake/muffin pan and fill each with about 1/4 cup of the cupcake batter until it is gone.
Bake at 375 for 15 min. Lower temp to 350 and bake an additional 5min.
Allow to cool 5 to 10 min and transfer to wire rack.
Makes 12 cupcakes. The tops turn out more like muffins but the inside and taste are spot on like a cupcake especially once you add icing.
Vanilla Frosting
Using the whisk attachment on your hand mixer combine the first 3 ingredients and whisk on high until creamy icing consistency is achieved, approximately 5 minutes.
Turn mixer to low and slowly add arrowroot starch. Whisk for another minute or two.
If piping icing, put the icing into a piping bag and place it in the fridge for 5 min before piping.
Notes
The tops turn out more like muffins but the inside and taste are spot on like a cupcake especially once you add icing.
The texture is even better the second day, so they're a great treat to make in advance.
Freezer Friendly - freeze for 15-20 mins on a baking sheet and then store in an air-tight container, removing as much air as possible. Defrost overnight for best texture.
Finding a good AIP Cookie recipe that has the texture and crunch of a traditional cookie can be tough, but these simple little cookies have that covered! You can whip up a batch in no time at all and have your kiddos help you roll them into balls to be baked. They remind me of sugar cookies crossed with a hint of that familiar peanut butter taste .. but without the peanut butter of course!
If you want to make these cookies coconut free, you could probably safely use an alternate oil like extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil or tigernut oil.
TigerNuts
If you’re just getting started on the AIP and you haven’t heard of TigerNuts, I’m sure you’ll be running across recipes soon that call for one iteration of them or another.
TigerNuts flour was one of the first ingredients I decided to try when I started my personal AIP journey, and I have to say they’re probably one of my favorite AIP dietary discoveries. You’ll find lots of recipes posted in my AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group that calls for them, and I think the flour makes some of the best AIP cookies – especially when it comes to taste, texture and crunch!
Before we go any further, you should know that they’re not nuts at all, they’re actually tubers, so they’re 100% AIP elimination stage compliant! Woohoo! (You can learn more about them in my post about unfamiliar foods you’ll run into on your AIP journey, and on my affiliate’s website – TigerNuts USA)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the first quantity of TigerNuts flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, making sure there are no clumps.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, TigerNuts flour, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir well to thoroughly combine. You will need to use your hands to fully incorporate.
Using your hands, roll the dough, about 1 Tbsp. at a time, into a ball and place on the parchment lined baking sheet. Continue until all the dough has been used – you should have about 2 dozen.
Bake for 15 minutes, until they are starting to firm up on the outside.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to continue cooling completely.
Notes
These cookies keep well in an airtight container and can even be frozen and enjoyed straight out of the freezer!
If you want to make these cookies coconut free, while I haven't tried it, you could probably safely use an alternate oil like extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil or TigerNut oil.
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If you’re just getting started on the AIP and you haven’t heard of TigerNuts, I’m sure you’ll be running across recipes soon that call for one iteration of them or another.
