65+ Paleo Recipes

Although gluten-free recipes are not necessarily paleo, paleo recipes are gluten free. That’s because the paleo diet does not include grains. Since going grain free a few years ago, I have incorporated more paleo recipes into my cooking and you have seen more of them here on my blog.

But even if you don’t consider yourself to be paleo (I don’t because there are a few non-paleo foods that I do eat such as legumes and white potatoes), you can still enjoy paleo recipes. Many of them are simple and easy recipes. And with low carb flours and natural sweeteners, the baking recipes are healthier than most others.

Here’s a roundup of my paleo recipes. Depending on who you ask (or read), there is some variation in what ingredients are considered paleo, and not all ingredients in these recipes are necessarily always paleo. Nut butter is a good example. Peanuts are not paleo, but almonds are. Not all almond butter is paleo, though, depending on whether other ingredients such as refined sugar and oils are added to it. In recipes that use such ingredients, you would need to use paleo versions to make the recipe truly paleo.

These recipes are dairy free except for a few that call for butter or clarified butter. Some people on a paleo diet use organic, grass fed butter, others omit it completely. A substitute such as coconut oil can always be used.

Desserts

These dessert recipes are my top picks when I want to indulge in a sweet treat. And the use of almond and coconut flours means they are much lower in carbs than most desserts. For recipes that call for chocolate chips, use a brand with few ingredients. Most paleo recipes call for Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips.

Almond Flour Scones
Nut Free Date Bars
Date Balls
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spice Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies (use a paleo jam or other filling)
Gingerbread Men

Pumpkin Poke Cake
Peach Upside Down Cake
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
Chia Almond Pudding Parfaits
Chocolate Nut Butter Fudge (use almond butter instead of peanut butter)
Strawberry Cupcakes (use honey instead of agave)
Coconut Clove Balls

Breads and Muffins

I love these paleo breads, especially the muffins. They are great as part of a meal or as a snack. With their low carb flours, they really stick with you.

Appetizers and Snacks

The bar recipes listed below are great for on-the-go eating. The other recipes make great appetizer or snacking food. The muffins listed in the above group are also great for a between meals bite.

Breakfast

These recipes offer a variety of paleo breakfast options, and again, the muffins listed in the bread section above are a great choice for having on hand in the mornings.

Meal Ideas

Coming up with paleo meal ideas can sometimes seem harder than it is, especially when you’re new to eating paleo. Here are some dinner recipes that are paleo. Often they are served with non-paleo foods such as rice or white potatoes, but they don’t have to be.