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Whether it’s your first Paleo holiday feast or your fiftieth, don’t be overwhelmed! Use this guide to serve a delicious holiday feast to your Paleo friends and family this holiday!
What is Paleo?
The paleo diet is based off eating a pre-agricultural style diet. This means no grains, no refined sugar, and no dairy.
A paleo diet will consist of meat, birds, fish, seafood, eggs, veggies, fruits, tubers, nuts, and natural oils.
Check out the guide to the paleo diet to learn more.
11 Paleo Appetizer Recipes
A feast starts with appetizers. Traditionally, you’d find things like cheeseballs, dips, crackers, veggies, salads, and more! But you’re doing a paleo holiday, so check out these 11 paleo holiday appetizers!
Cheese-less Cheese Ball
This cheeseball doesn't use any actual cheese, making it a truly paleo option!
Total Time: ~50 minutes
Ingredients: raw cashews, coconut milk, bacon, green oninos, garlic powder, salt, pepper, pecans, poppy seeds, coconut flour
Cranberry Pistachio Vegan Cheese Ball
If you're doing strict paleo, choose a vegan cream cheese (as the recipe calls for). The cranberry and pistachio coating adds excellent texture to this recipe.
Time: 15m + chill
Ingredients: cashews, vegan cream cheese, dried cranberries, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, dried thyme, pistachios
Creamy Garlic Cilantro Dip
This dip isn't for everyone! If you're going to serve it at a feast, be kind and let people know it has cilantro in it (or substitute something else, dill maybe?). Some people hate cilantro, but for those who like it this dip is yummy!
Total Time: 5m
Ingredients: mayo, dairy-free cream cheese, salt, onion powder, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime*, green onion*
Dairy Free Ranch Mix
Use this ranch seasoning to flavor your favorite dip bases (mayo, yogurt, cream cheese, whatever). Choose dairy-free options for paleo compliance. You can also sprinkle this on roasted vegetables and potatoes, or use it in a number of other dishes! Enjoy.
Ingredients: garlic, onion, dill weed, spices
Rosemary and Sesame Paleo Crackers
You've made some dips and cheeseballs. Now you need something to eat them with. Slice up some fresh veggies and whip up a batch of these crackers!
Total time: 40m
Ingredients: almond flour, sesame seeds, coconut flour, tapioca flour, salt, onion powder, black pepper, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, olive oil, eggs
Sea Salt Tortilla Chips
These tortilla chips are a perfect vehicle for eating delicious dips, spreads, and cheeseballs.
Ingredients: Cassava Flour, Avocado Oil, Coconut Flour, Ground Chia Seed, Sea Salt
Rainbow Veggie Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Check out this extrmely healthy salad! It's great for people on the paleo diet and can also be eaten unaltered by vegans.
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, olive oil, kale, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, cashews, dried cherries, lemon juice, stone ground mustard, salt, black pepper, date paste
Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
This is a light and refreshing salad. For a feast, I'd serve the shrimp on the side (probably in shrimp ring format), but you could make it as is!
Total time: 20m
Ingredients: red onion, limes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cooked shrimp, tomato, avocado, jalapeno, fresh cilantro
BLT Bacon Cups with Avocado
Make these bite sized appetizers that are similar to a BLT.
Total Time: 20m
Ingredients: bacon slices, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeno, salt, pepper
Cucumber Bites
These are a quick and simple recipe that will be sure to please!
Total Time: 35m
Ingredients: cherry/grape tomatoes, prosciutto, cucumber, aged balsamic vinegar
Spicy Bread N' Better Pickle Chips
No holiday feast is complete without a plate of delicious pickles!
Ingredients: cucumbers, cider vinegar, sugar, water, spices, onion, salt, bell peppers, turmeric
14 Paleo Side Dish Recipes
Variety is the spice of life and holiday feasts! Usually guests will bring some of the sides, so you can cut your workload here. Traditionally, you’ll find cranberry sauce, gravy, veggies (roasted and in casseroles), potatoes (roasted and mashed), Yorkshire puddings, rolls, and more! Check out these # paleo holiday side dishes.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Who knew making a delicious, healthy cranberry sauce could be this simple? Now you do.
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: whole cranberries, pineapple, apple
Colonial Cranberry Sauce
If you're just absolutely unwilling to make your own cranberry sauce, this is a pretty good option. But seriously, try making the recipe above!
Ingredients: cranberries, cane, water
Easy Make Ahead Paleo Gravy
You can't have turkey without gravy! It's also great on red meat, potatoes and more!
Total time: 30m
Ingredients: onion, garlic, oil, broth, fresh thyme, raw cashews, black pepper, salt
Knorr Professional Brown Gravy Mix
I've never made gravy. I know, it seems silly. But it's so easy to just mix up a packet.
Ingredients: corn starch, pea flour, yeast extract, palm oil, salt, maltodextrin, onion powder, sugar, caramel color, soy lecithin, celery powder, carrot powder, natural flavor, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, garlic powder, spice, citric acid
Vegan Zucchini Tomato Casserole
Zucchini tomato casserole is light, delicious, nutritious and a great addition to any holiday feast!
Total time: 60m
Ingredients: zucchinis, tomatoes, garlic, fresh parsley, green onions, lemon, vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder
Root Vegetable Casserole
A root vegetable casserole is an easy to assemble option for your holiday feasts.
Total time: 25m
Ingredients: coconut oil, celery, vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, zucchini, garlic, onions, mushrooms, rosemary, salt, black pepper
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are a great option for hardier vegetables like onion, cauliflower, carrots, celery, sweet potato, butternut squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more!
Total Time: 45m
Ingredients: assorted vegetables, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocados and Pecans
Brussels sprouts are delicious - adding avocado and pecans makes them even more scrumptious.
Total Time: 55m
Ingredients: pecans, brussels sprouts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, avocados, salt, pepper
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Vegan mashed potatoes are an excellent choice when you're doing paleo because you can be sure they won't have any dairy!
Total Time: 35m
Ingredients: potatoes, frozen cauliflower, raw cashews*, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Little pieces of garlicky goodness on a pan would be my suggested alternative name for this recipe.
Total Time: 55m
Ingredients: baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, lemon juice*, fresh parsley*
Paleo Yorkshire puddings
Grain based holiday items don't have to be hard when you're on a paleo diet. These Yorkshires are light and tasty!
Total time: 30m
Ingredients: cassava flour, arrowroot, eggs, non-dairy milk, salt, oil
Garlic Herb Paleo Dinner Rolls
What better way to mop up gravy than with an herbed roll?
Total Time: 40m
Ingredients: almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, dried chives, Italian seasoning, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ghee, water, apple cider vinegar, egg
Paleo Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This is a nice soup that has a feasty and hearty feeling. It makes a great addition to a holiday feast (just don't forget to put out bowls).
Total Time: 60m
Ingredients: butternut squash, carrots, onion, granny smith apple, sweet potato, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken stock, bacon, cinnamon, butternut squash seeds, coconut oil spray
Madge's Premium Vegan Kimchi Spicy
Once you start eating kimchi, you'll understand why it's served with every meal in Korea. It's time to make it a holiday staple!
Ingredients: napa cabbage, Korean radish, green onion, Asian chives, Korean red pepper, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, salt, umami mix, sweet rice flour
5 Paleo Main Dish Recipes
Now for the meats! There are a lot of people who think a holiday just isn’t complete without a turkey. But there are other meats you can make (ham, roasts, etc). Check out these # paleo holiday main dishes (including a vegan option).
Turkey Recipe
Turkey: the star of any holiday feast. Seriously, if you're not having a vegan meal a turkey isn't optional.
Total time: 3h10m
Ingredients: water, salt, whole turkey, ghee, fresh sage, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper
Smoked Ham
Turkey might be the star, but the ham is my favorite part of a holiday feast!
Total Time: 2h 10m
Ingredients: bone-in ham, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt, coconut sugar, whole cloves, maple syrup
Garlic & Thyme Standing Rib Roast
If you want to impress your guests, make this Prime Rib!
Total Time: 65m
Ingredients: garlic, salt, fresh thyme, black pepper, olive oil, leg in rib roast
Paleo Beef Wellington Recipe
Beef Wellingtoon looks hard and fancy, but it's not. Anyone can make a delicious Paaleo Beef Wellington. Give it a try for your next holiday feast!
Total time: 55m
Ingredients: mushrooms, shallot, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, filet mignon, paleo pizza crust mix, prosciutto, dijon mustard, paleo butter, egg
The Best Whole Duck
If you're not a turkey fan, or you're having a very large feast and need two birds, try a whole duck! Tip: duck is fattier than chicken and turkey so you'll get less meat from the same weight.
Total time: ~2.5h
Ingredients: whole duck, salt, paprika, black pepper, onion, lemon, garlic, fresh thyme/rosemary
9 Paleo Dessert Recipes
Finish off your fabulous paleo feast with some scrumptious desserts. In my family, we eat a variety of pies. Usually at least 4 different ones. But there are tons of other great holiday desserts like fruit, trifles, cakes, bars, cookies, and more! The tricky part is finding delicious paleo options. But I’ve got you covered! Check out these # paleo holiday desserts.
Paleo Apple Crisp with Coconut & Pecans
I could eat apple crisp topping all day. Just the topping. The rest is good too, but crisp topping is why it's better than a pie!
Total time: 70m
Ingredients: apples, coconut sugar, maple syrup, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, water*, pecans, coconut flakes
Classic Paleo Pumpkin Pie
A Christmas or Thanksgiving feast just wouldn't be complete without a pumpkin pie. This Paleo pumpkin pie is just as good as anything you've had before!
Total time: 80m
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, shortening, maple/coconut sugar, salt, eggs, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon
Paleo Raspberry Crumb Bars
A simple, but delicious raspberry bar. It's like pie meets cake meets crumble!
Total time: 45m
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, salt, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut oil, raspberries, tapioca flour, pecans
Paleo Triple Berry Trifle
Trifle is just cake with lots of fruit and cream (or custard). This one is an easy and tasty paleo version! Try it at your next feast.
Total time: ~70m + cooling time
Ingredients: fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, fresh blackberries, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, coconut oil, coconut milk, applesauce, raw honey, almond extract*, vanilla extract*, lemon juice, coconut cream, maple syrup, frozen mixed berries*
The Best Paleo Chocolate Cake
In my family, there's at least one birthday near every holiday. Celebrate in style with this fantastic chocolate cake.
Total time: 2h 30m
Ingredients: coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, coconut cream, chocolate chips
Paleo Sugar Cookies
I love sugar cookies! They look fun, they taste delicious, and you can decorate them!
Total time: 90m
Ingredients: almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt, coconut sugar, coconut oil, egg, water, vanilla extract
Perfect Paleo Brownies
A small piece of heaven right here. A crunchy top, a fudgy inside, this really might be the perfect brownie.
Total time: 50m
Ingredients: eggs, coconut sugar, almond flour, coconut flour, dark cocoa powder, coffee, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, coconut oil
Easy Paleo Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
The holidays (especially Christmas) just aren't complete without gingerbread!
Total time: 20m
Ingredients: almond flour, arrowroot flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, fresh ginger, molasses, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt
Paleo Pumpkin Bars
In case you haven't gotten your fill of pumpkin this holiday season, add these delicious pumpkin bars to your holiday feast. Bonus: they're vegan!
Total time: 45m
Ingredients: almond butter, pumpkin puree, banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips*, walnuts*
Happy Paleo Holiday!
Christmas? Easter? Thanksgiving? Another special event?
Check, check, check! You have more than enough recipes to get through any paleo holiday feast!
Ready for more? Check out 39 Recipes for a Keto Feast or 39 Recipes for a Vegan Feast next.
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