Autoimmune Paleo Colombian-Style Arepas (seriously authentic!)

I created these Colombian-style arepas for the autoimmune protocol so that my roommates, husband, and I weren’t stuck eating tostones every morning with breakfast as our sole starch option. My roommates are from Venezuela, so they know how to spot a good arepa! These turned out more like their neighbor Colombia’s traditional arepas since they are flat, crispy, and perfect for topping with your favorite protein. Even when we all finish our Lenten AIP challenge, these are gonna remain a staple for us for breakfast! Hope you enjoy them as much as we have 🙂

How to Use Gelatin as a Gut-Friendly Egg Replacer

Wondering how you can replace eggs in baked goods without using seeds or fruit? Well, it turns out that GELATIN can be used as a super gut-friendly egg replacement in just about any baked recipe, sweet or savory. Learn how to use it here!

How to Reintroduce Foods on the Autoimmune Protocol + Chocolate Pudding Reintroduction Recipe

Today I’m discussing food reintroduction on the autoimmune paleo protocol. I think that chocolate is one of everyone’s favorite things to reintroduce early on, so I’m sharing the recipe for an ultra-rich, creamy chocolate coconut milk pudding that I used myself as my reintroduction test food. It pairs wonderfully with fresh berries and coconut flakes for a deeply satisfying treat that is low in sugar and full of antioxidants and healthy fats. I’m also giving away a copy of Phoenix Helix‘s new e-book that walks you through the food reintroduction process step by step, so come on in to check it out!

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza (autoimmune paleo)

One night, while eating BBQ chicken thighs and AIP flatbread, it struck me that I should combine the two and make an AIP version of BBQ chicken pizza on a flatbread crust. I owe many thanks to Russ at The Domestic Man for the inspiration; I started with his flatbread recipe and modified it to end up with what is a fantastic pizza crust for both the AIP diner or anyone else who is simply following a grain-free diet. Since I have this obsession with cooking with gelatin, I’ve used it in this recipe and the resulting crust is both pleasantly crunchy and chewy at the same time. You will really enjoy this recipe! 

Autoimmune Paleo Savory Breakfast Cookies (aka flattened biscuits)

Sometimes kitchen failures turn into great recipes. I’ve tried and tried to come up with an egg-free, autoimmune paleo biscuit, but, no matter what I do, they don’t rise. They’ve all come out flat as pancakes! Thus, Savory Breakfast Cookies were born. Even though they don’t look like a biscuit, they taste like one, and they make the perfect AIP savory breakfast bread! 

The Gelatin Secret

Interested in learning more about the health benefits of gelatin? The new e-book The Gelatin Secret is an expansive resource (at over 150 pages long!) with tons of well-researched information and plenty of delicious recipes to help you incorporate more gelatin into your diet. Recipes include both sweet and savory and cover a wide range of dishes, from homemade bone broth, to Jell-O, to ice cream, to smoothies! Check out my review and enter an easy giveaway to receive a free copy ($24.97 value)!

Nightshade-free Shepherd’s Pie

Cauliflower is a wonderful and versatile vegetable, but I was left disappointed when I tried using it as the mashed topping for shepherd’s pie. This recipe utilizes tropical starchy roots as the mashed potato replacement in a nourishing, nightshade- and dairy-free version of the classic dish.