Cran-Apple Fruit Salad
Feel free to leave out the nuts and even substitute them with some other kind of fruit or something. This is a light-yet-flavorful salad perfect for spring. Cran-Apple Fruit Salad Serves: 8 Ingredients 4 chopped red apples 1 cup coconut yogurt 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sliced cherries 1/4 cup chopped dates 1/4 cup dried…
Baked Plantains
Based on an African recipe, this treat smells exactly like cinnamon rolls while it bakes. You can also add nuts or carob if you like! These are like the ooey-gooey warm-and-melty version of frozen bananas. BAKED PLANTAINS Serves 4. Ready in 30 minutes. 4 peeled ripe plantains 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
Fried Plantains
So, so good. Again, anyone who says there’s no room for indulgence on a limited diet just has no idea what they’re talking about. Who needs cake and ice cream when you can have real food? FRIED PLANTAINS Serves 4. Ready in 10 minutes. 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 sliced ripe plantains 1 tablespoon filtered…
Gelatin Cubes
Move over, Jello. This is the real deal. I don’t particularly like making these with tea. They do taste like whatever tea you used, but I think half the appeal of tea is that it’s warm and soothes the throat. Can’t really do that with Jello. GELATIN CUBES Yields 9 dozen. Ready in 3 hours….
Vanilla Shake
As promised! I like this one so much better than the chocolate. For anyone that’s ever thought the AIP didn’t have room for indulgence…. Vanilla Shake Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 1/2 ripe plantain 2/3 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 vanilla bean Directions Blend all…
Yogurt Cheese
This recipe requires American- or Greek-style yogurt. That is, yogurt that is not liquid to begin with. This yields a soft cheese, though not a particularly wet one. I’d say it’s like ricotta if I’d ever had ricotta before and could say that with any amount of confidence; I really have no idea what ricotta…
Kheema Pav
Kheema pav is a popular Indian street food, basically seasoned meat served up on a light, airy roll. Us grain-free folks can still enjoy the flavors on a lettuce wrap or portobello buns. This recipe excludes the nightshades, seeds, and grains the traditional dish includes. Kheema Pav Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes…
Tropical Blueberry Soup
This light, simple dessert soup goes great with a dollop of coconut whipped cream on top! Tropical Blueberry Soup Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup orange juice 1 chopped mango 3 cups blueberries 1 cup coconut yogurt Directions Boil the juices in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the fruit. Boil another…
